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Hello, I will add to what WAF Forum member PaulJ said about this flag on the WAF forum, where this flag has also been posted for opinions. I agree with that other forum member, PaulJ. I believe it is Weimar or 1930's era flag. I say this because: 1.) The detail of the eagle on the top of the...

Here's the show flyer for the upcoming Des Moines, Iowa Military show: April 17, 18, 19, 2026. Held in conjunction with the Trade Show Productions Ltd. Gun Show in Des Moines, Iowa. All information is shown on the flyer. I hope to see you there. Thanks, Alan

There is only a 1915 date inside the helmet, and the maker mark of Alexander Dahl, of Barmen. I do not see any other earlier marks or dates inside of this tschapka. The metal grommet rings for the wappen attachment are iron/steel, and not brass. I will see if I can take photos of the...

I will try to take and post photos of the inside of the holes tomorrow (Wednesday). Thanks gentlemen! Best Wishes, Alan

Hi Michiel, Thanks very much for your nice comments. Yes, it is strange to see this. I was surprised to find the rabatte on this M15 tschapka. It is the first rabatte that I have found. Best Wishes, Alan

Many thanks Bruno! I was out visiting antique shops and not seeing any military items. I asked the owners if they knew of any antique shops that had military items, and they told me about the shop in a neighboring town that had this helmet, and the ulan tschapka. Best Wishes, Alan

Congratulations on this very rare and beautiful Tschapka, Bruno! Best Wishes, Alan

Congratulations Gabe, on this amazing grouping of Tschapkas! Best Wishes, Alan

Fantastic helmets, Gabe! Congratulations! Best Wishes, Alan

A fantastic find, Gabe! Congratulations! Best Wishes, Alan

I recently acquired this nice Prussian M15 Tschapka with the parade Rabatte. The chinstrap is a copy/replica. I found it in the antique shop, along with the Prussian M95 Guard enlisted pattern pickelhaube. No extra holes, and the original metal grommet rings are intact. 1915 dated, and maker...

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I found this a couple of days ago in an antique shop. I also purchased a M15 Prussian Ulan Tschapka with a yellow rabatte, from the same source, which I will post in a separate thread. I'm guessing that this is a private purchase "extra" helmet, since the underside of the back visor has the...

My sincere condolences to Steve's family. And the collector field has lost a giant with the depth of his knowledge and collection, and his willingness to graciously share with us.

I just returned from the 100-table Leavenworth, Kansas show, and did very well there once again. I actually met several customers that were at the SOS last week, and sold several things to them. The nice one-day show was busy all morning, with people coming in steady. My sale table was right...

It was the best show for selling for me also, that I have ever had. Yes, the Europeans were there and buying a lot.

I set up for about the last hour, after looking around quickly first after getting everything hauled in. I'm at P-58 Looking forward to Thursday full day. Best Wishes, Alan

Thanks to everyone for their nice comments, I appreciate it! Best Wishes, Alan

I haven't found a nice 2-Place Medal Bar for quite some time. I recently acquired this nice-looking pair. Albert Order Knight's Cross 1st Class with Swords + Iron Cross 2nd Class. The reverse has a nice Gustav Uhlig label. Gustav Uhlig was a well-known tailor and purveyor of orders and...