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Here we have a nice koller with Schirmutze and Parade Helmet, because, why not? Enjoy! IMG_20241124_115236294 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20241124_115256369 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20241124_115323949 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20241124_120615765 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20241124_115347721 by...

Nice tschapka!!! I have seen that fangschnur before... on my mothers curtains!!!

Happy birthday! To many more, birthdays and pickelhaubes!

Charles, 4 things that really stand out and make me pause. 1) Repainted tail and visor. Bad MOJO. 2) Modern nuts and thick bolts on wappen. 3) Look at the date stamp under the Junkers stamp. First "1" is fat, second one is skinny. Almost all examples I have seen they are both skinny. Maybe...

Steve, Your tschapka is a beautiful example! I am envious!!! I did not win the his reserve helmet. I am not convinced that's the same one that was resting on his coffin. The brush of the one at his funeral looks like a much fuller and longer one than the one that was sold at Kube. He may have...

Hello Jens! Thank you so very much for your assistance and information!!! I really appreciate it! @ GardeUlan, Yes, I was one of the lucky bidders on one of his items. I will try to post photos of it soon. John

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any info on this flieger officer? Ramin, Bogislaw von (Oblt. d. R.) AFA 219 * 28.06.1884 Berlin + 18.07.1916 Lyntupy All I can find on him is here: http://www.frontflieger.de/3-r-f.html http://www.frontflieger.de/2-afa219.html#ramin Thanks, John

The "collectors item" phrase in German to English translations is the key phrase you are looking for. It literally means a collectors copy. That auction is rife with reproductions. Tread carefully and ask for photos.

Kube adds the $50 picture fee to any winning bid. Maybe he just thins out the tire kickers from real bidders by charging a picture fee. I think he might keep a running tab on his frequent clients and forgo's the fee if you hit a certain spend level.

Awesome Bob!!!! Excellent collection!

Holy Smokes Rob!!! What a great score and absolutely stellar collection!!! Big HUZZAH!!! John

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

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...

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

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.

Still available! Back to the top!

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

Awesome acquisition Sander!!! Superb!!! John

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...

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