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Congratulations, Very nice and interesting with all the markings, a bayonet that has had a long service life. I will take the easy one, the crowned "A" in the first picture, which is an inspection mark to show that (that part of) the bayonet was inspected and complying with specifications. Can...

Hi Marcus, Looks original to me, probably 1916 or later. The folded lips (besides the roller with pins that attaches it to the belt) are unusual, but properly done so most likely a manufacturer variation. Maybe one of the belt buckle experts will know which manufacturer this is. Regards, Lars

Hi Johny, The eagle looks original to me, also the screws, it is just that if this helmet is made early in the war then I would expect the M95 attachment method for eagle to be used, which means loops. Your eagle is the previous model. Regards, Lars

Hi Johny, Congratulations with your helmet. What surprises me is the light-coloured liner, for a helmet with brass fittings I would expect a black liner. Also the eagle is attached with screws rather than loops, and the split pins of the studs that attach the spike base to the helmet seem very...

Well done Steve!

Hi Zeebas, The eagle looks original to me. I would replace the glue with a stud (could use a repro), and also add (repro) cockades to add some colour to the helmet. Does the spike detach from the base? Regards, Lars

Hi Zeebas, I think it is an original enlisted men M15 helmet, but with some issues. It is similar to the Bavarian M15 helmet discussed earlier in this thread in that it seems to be made of an older helmet that is cut down (reduced in height), then supplied with new visors and field grey iron...

Hi Doug, According to the regulations (depends a bit on which edition) the first (italic) R indicates reserve, the second infantry regiment. Regards, Lars

Of this quality you'll find many more, there were quite a few issues with this one. Having said that, it has helped me enormously to have a similar helmet (from my link above) in hand, and study many details. It made buying subsequent helmets much easier.

Thanks for posting your Wappen Brian, so I was wrong when I said that the voided Wappen is for officers? Regards, Lars

Thanks Jvpi, That would explain a lot :) Regards, Lars

Welcome David, The Bavarian helmet looks reworked, but as far as I can see it is a period rework, i.e. done during the first world war. Old holes for the Wappen seem to have been properly covered, and the rear visor seems too thin and too dark for leather and still in very good shape, so imo...

Hi, On the German WW1 "Feldgrau" forum they're trying to identify which Husaren regiments are visible on a period photograph, but can't really find a good match. The site is in German, but the photo in question is right at the top in the first post. Current status is that the Husar on the left...

Hi Michiel, Very nice helmet :) I recently read an article / post about the Knopf 91, but can't remember where. From what I remember, the dual split pen was introduced during the first world war, the quadruple split pen with adjacent extra rods being the older version. The too-long...

The base turned out really nice :)

Hi Sandy, The article refers to the clothing regulations for the enlisted men, not the one for officers. For me the patina of the studs on top looks different than the patina of the rivets, but that's hard to see. I would certainly not replace them, wouldn't be the first time that some obscure...

I don’t think the R.B.A. existed in peacetime, rather they were established during the war. From what I have been able to find, a part of the clothing and equipment for the “Kriegsformationen” was stored at the Bezirkskommandos, another part came from the active troops. Regards, Lars

Very interesting jacket and thread :), however I find it unlikely that an officer would allow his name to be incorrectly written in his uniform. As the shoulder boards can be easily changed I don’t think they are a deciding factor. Hard to see on pictures if the field grey cloth of the cuffs is...

Welcome to the forum John, Looking forward to seeing some of your collection. Regards, Lars

Hi Steve, I select the text I want to quote, and then a little “reply” option shows up under the selected text, and when I press that the website generates a reply with the quote in top, or isn’t that what you’re looking for? Regards, Lars