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  1. JohnM

    Someone got burned for $1K + commission on a made in UK repro Hessen Helmet

    Thank you Alan for pointing this out. Our newer collectors should pay close attention and save the photos of this auction in their "fake photos" folder so you you can have a good reference for fakes to compare to. The liner is a dead giveaway. See how poorly it is constructed. John
  2. JohnM

    Graduation gift to myself!

    Dane! Congratulations on your graduation! We are all very proud of your achievement! As for not getting a gift, you got something you really wanted from the best person you know....yourself!!! You can't beat that! As you start out on the road of life, keep your eyes and ears open. Just like...
  3. JohnM

    GdC - who beat me to this one

    Square retainer nuts for the eagle's feet under the clover base? That's a first for me.
  4. JohnM

    Kube May 2024

    I will 2nd Steve's comment in that Kube and almost every Auction House, a "in person" floor bidder will always win in the event of a tie bid. Also keep in mind that telephone bidders are considered "in person" by some auction houses as they may charge them extra for the service.
  5. JohnM

    M15 Uhlan Tschapka for Sale

    Still available! Back to the top!
  6. JohnM

    KR6 EM

    Sander, Congratulations on a fantastic find!!! What a helmet to have in your collection! Extremely hard to find and in outstanding condition!!! You should be very happy and proud! John
  7. JohnM

    KR6 EM

    Awesome acquisition Sander!!! Superb!!! John
  8. JohnM

    Real or Fake?

    Welcome to the forum Jenny! As you can see, we are friendly if not odd bunch of pickelhaube aficionados. Your uncle must have had a very special place in his heart for you. I surmise he was a Belgian pilot during the end of WW2 or shortly thereafter. The Kurassier Helmet and cuirass are to...
  9. JohnM

    NCO or Officer?

    Katie, Welcome to our little corner of the Internet! You have a very impressive collection and a very good eye! We are all here to help each other and make collecting pickelhauben entertaining as well enlightening! John
  10. JohnM

    Garde du Corps

    Be very careful folks. Apart from what Amy pointed out, both of those chickens have been re-soldered to the legs or at least appear that way from the photos.
  11. JohnM

    John Mann, United States Marine Corps - 10 June 2023

    Terrible news. Your knowledge and insight will be sorely missed. Godspeed and Semper Fi, John John
  12. JohnM

    M15 Uhlan Tschapka for Sale

    Back to the top. Any interest at $1695. Same conditions.
  13. JohnM

    Kube Auction

    In the US and received my invoice. Usually, it takes Kube about a week and change to generate invoices. Check your Spam mail. There is also a possibility you and another buyer put in the same amount for a bid. Not sure how he handles ties.
  14. JohnM

    M15 Uhlan Tschapka for Sale

    Hello Everyone! I have a duplicate M15 Tschapka in my collection that I would like to offer up for sale. I am asking for $1795 US Dollars for it. That will include shipping to any of the contiguous 48 states. Shipping anywhere else will be at cost including full insurance. Description: I would...
  15. JohnM

    Tunic KR2?

    Pawel, This is a waffenrock to the KR2 or KR4. It I almost impossible to know exactly because of the slight variations in shades of red. Since Officers clothing was all purchased individually there could be different shades of the same color in the same regiment. You should look for slip on...
  16. JohnM

    HR8 : Kaiser Nikolaus II von Rußland / Pelz!

    My Officer's Pelisse:
  17. JohnM

    Opinions Needed! Side Cap for Leib-Gendarmerie

    Both illustrations show a chinstrap being used. Does this sidecap have any provisions for a chinstrap? I would definitely black light that white stitching in the interior of the cap.
  18. JohnM

    1. Garde Regiment zu Fuss Unteroffizier

    WOW!!!! Just...absolutely...WOW!!! My hat is off to you Michael! You have taken the GzF display to another level, having both the helmet and mitre plus the white straps! I have not been lucky enough to find them so I am super thrilled you did! Congratulations on a jaw dropping display! John
  19. JohnM

    GDC helmet

    You should ask for a lot more photos if you plan on purchasing this helmet. Ask for closeups of the Kammer stamps and the interior. You will also want side pictures and closeups of the eagle.
  20. JohnM

    Please rate the originality.

    That is a correct private purchase French made sidecap. Looks a little thin on the outside but the inside looks brand new.
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