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Excellent example Alan! If I didn't already have one, this one would be on it's way to me! John

A very warm welcome back Bruno! Your knowledge, insight and wonderful collection were truly missed! More importantly, I am glad you are OK. John

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Dave! Absolutely redonkulous! What a magnificent display and well deserved that it came together for you! Patience and perseverance paid off! EXTREMELY rare grouping that would knock the socks off of anyone laying eyes on it! John

Dave! Gadzooks!!! That tunic is in impeccable and pristine condition! What did you have trade for it? A kidney!?!? Well worth it! John

Metalhelme Mania!!! Fantastic helmets!!! It's very addicting! Way to go Bob! John

Way to go!!! What a beautiful display and brilliant cold steel!

IMG_20250223_114314843 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20250223_114325345 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20250223_114325345 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20250223_114348744_HDR by John M, on Flickr

A collection of gear that a GdC trooper would have used during their enlistment. enjoy! (Yes, they did use pants and boots, but it was just too much work to add them to the displaysi) IMG_20250223_104629513 by John M, on Flickr IMG_20250223_104652742 by John M, on Flickr...

How did I miss this pos!!! What a jaw dropping collection! Absolutely stunning! Well done Zeb!!!! John

I believe that helmet is the ultra rare movie worn helmet from the Burgermeister Meisterburgers', chief of staff soldier in the true life story of Kris Kringle in "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town!"

Uber fantastic Dennis! Impossible to find and in fantastic condition! Just jaw droppingly beautiful!! John

Incredible!!!

Fantastic score Gentlemen! Well done!

As promised here are the photos of items identified to the estate of von Ramin. I am hesitant to say that the ulanka was actually owned by von Ramin. While it was sold as being from his estate, it lacks a laundry or owners mark. It could have been his or a family members. It could have been...

Bidding 2024 farewell, I will share my display to a Leutnant wearing a rather battered and poor Shako along with a very nice uberrock. Note the early style button placement which mimics the Ulanen uhlanka as it widens at the top to a wide V style. Also notice the black sleeve ends. Included in...

In my opinion, these are made of plastic. Those holes on the back are the injection holes. Looks like someone tried to clean up the inner circle but depending on the plastic used they may not be able to, without the plastic cracking or breaking.

A cleaned up photo courtesy of JPT! Many thanks!!!! transp by John M, on Flickr

My opion and others are free to not to agree but here is what I see: Very poor quality wappen, coupled with bolts on a feldgrau wappen? If it had been a painted brass wappen you might have an explanation but on a late war M15 wappen you should have loops. Kammer stamps are usually above the...

Outstanding example Peter! That is excellent condition! I would be very proud to have that in my collection. Thank you for sharing it with us, John