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  1. SkipperJohn

    CCJ collection

    Magnificent collection! John
  2. SkipperJohn

    Ersatz Helmet

    Excellent. John
  3. SkipperJohn

    2022 SoS find

    Outstanding. John
  4. SkipperJohn

    Latest buy! A very nice Prussian officer helmet, with extremely tall spike.

    Overcompensating for his shortcomings. Guys with that problem now-a-days just buy a Ferrari. John
  5. SkipperJohn

    Our Fearless Leader is injured

    Wishing you a speedy recovery. John
  6. SkipperJohn

    Hope I didn’t make a mistake!

    Congratulations! Very nice helmet. John
  7. SkipperJohn

    Book from 1849 with explanation how to build a helmet

    Thank you for doing this. Very informative. John
  8. SkipperJohn

    2 JZP's with a big difference

    I have a size 59 and until now that's the largest I had seen. What a monster! John
  9. SkipperJohn

    JZP Officer

    Congratulations! Gorgeous helmet. John
  10. SkipperJohn

    GdC collection

    Wonderful collection! John
  11. SkipperJohn

    The Prussian Issued Landwehr Wappen 1842 to 1895

    Sandy, This is an extremely unique Wappen! The advertisement is for an 1867 officer's helmet, yet this Wappen does not have voided wings, a voided crown, and it appears (at least in the photo) that the tail feathers are not voided either. Could this unique Wappen have been used by the Landwehr...
  12. SkipperJohn

    The Prussian Issued Landwehr Wappen 1842 to 1895

    Jeremy, I am skeptical that your reserve Wappen with bandeaux is original. Granted, it is very difficult to make an accurate determination based upon a photo, but I see some issues that I have only seen in copies. You stated that this Wappen was heavier than other Wappens you own so I assume...
  13. SkipperJohn

    The Prussian Issued Landwehr Wappen 1842 to 1895

    Thanks Tony. Once again a thorough explanation. I was referring only to officer reserves above when asking about the combination bandeaux and cross Wappen. I have never seen an enlisted version of this combination and I doubt that one ever existed. I also re-read your article on...
  14. SkipperJohn

    The Prussian Issued Landwehr Wappen 1842 to 1895

    Excellent post Tony! I can only imagine the hours spent researching this information. It provides a clear and concise history of the Landwehr Wappen before and after the reformation of the army in 1860, as well as a description of how the reserve was initiated. I find myself asking a couple of...
  15. SkipperJohn

    Mr. Potato Head Guard Pickelhaube

    Here are a few examples I found on a quick search. I do not know if any of them are original, but they may lead you to some of the answers. Not all of them have every aspect of the helmet you have pictured, but they may help track it down...
  16. SkipperJohn

    Authentic Helmet?

    I finally got the first webpage to open. The helmet looks good to me, except, of course, the replacement liner and missing parts. The Canadian price is within reason. I would still shy away from the other two (assuming I am looking at the same ones you are). They are in pretty rough shape for...
  17. SkipperJohn

    My little collection - Pickelhauben

    Absolutely beautiful pieces, each and every one! May I ask who is the manufacturer of the JzP? It seems that your Wappen is the "stout" type that I pointed out in a comparison thread that I wrote. Very distinctive. John
  18. SkipperJohn

    Authentic Helmet?

    I would love to help you but I can't get the first webpage to load. This may be a forum issue. I can see the helmets on the second site and, to be truthful, I believe they are asking way to much for what you would get. JzP are not that uncommon. You may want to wait for a good one. John
  19. SkipperJohn

    Württemberg EM 95

    I agree. A very nice example. John
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