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It appears that it is for a Musikmeister, which would make it rare

Wow. Those are awesome Jeff!

Great job!

Thanks Glenn!!

I think this was him. He came a long way from DR26 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_von_Brincken

I can't quite make out the name. Maybe someone with a better eye for cursive can make out the writing on the front and back.

Cool!

That happened to me in 2023 and 2024. These procedures were in place before Trump got into office. They may be enforcing them more now, or there is a lower threshold to trigger it. May depend on what the sender lists the value as.

Since the helmet was an antique, you should have been able to get it in with no Customs Duties. I've had stuff held by FedEx, but was able to submit some forms stating that it was an antique. If you have the seller describe the item as an antique with a year, that seems to help the process, ie...

Nice!

He is risen indeed!!

Having a photo of THE uniform is awesome. The sword really looks good. Good luck on getting those other pieces you are looking for

That's a beauty!

From the set of items that were offered in that sale I am guessing he was an officer in the Hanoverian Army prior to 1866, then became an officer in the Prussian Army after Langensalza. (the set included a Langensalza medal and a Franco-Prussian war medal). Of the 4 swords, I think the 2 on...

Nice set of swords! Congratulations on winning them! You wanted them a little more than I did. 😂

Congratulations Dane!

Congratulations Steve!

The Invalides in Paris has an awesome army museum in addition to Napoleon’s tomb

I believe he was an adopted member of the 2nd kurassier regiment. Von Moltke called him something like “the civilian that wears a kurassier uniform”

The Kaiser, the Kings of Wurttemburg and Saxony and the Prince Regent Ludwig of Bavaria are in the list.