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Does anyone happen to know of a compiled list of all the regiments that were authorized to wear parade plumes? I have been trying to find a source and while it seems like alot of the units that wore them were units such as leib regiments and grenadier regiments, I haven't been able to find a...

Good Morning gentlemen, I recently picked this up at an antique store in reno I thought I'd share it here, I'm not very well versed in steins but as far as I can tell it seems legitimate. The only issue is that the lid has broken, has anyone ever soldered pewter before?

Good evening everyone, I came across this plate and am having a hard time identifying exactly what it would have been on, it has the same exact details as a standard mecklenburg wappen except it has a shield in the center instead of an oval/ circle. Does anyone have any ideas?

Good evening gentlemen, I have had this grouping for some time now and have slowly been tracking down the missing components from the portrait and it's almost complete, when I bought this group a while ago it consisted of the uniform, portrait and some miscellaneous photos of the unit, I've...

Good Evening Gentlemen, I wanted to get everyone's opinions on this kurassiers helmet that I picked up recently, it's is my first time buying a helmet of this style online, I typically try to get items like this in hand first but I decided to take a risk this time around, there are not alot of...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out what sword knot i should hunt down for an NCO of the 5th Bavarian artillery, I'm unsure of what battery but I've also seen some sources saying that NCOs didn't use battery specific knots. I can't seem to find alot of definitive guides...

Good Evening Gentlemen, The last of my recent acquisitions is this nice Bavarian M15 EMs pickelhaube, unfortunately it does not have all of its original components but I do have a set of Bavarian cockades which will be going on this helmet once I can dig them out, this one was manufactured in...

Good Evening Gentlemen, Another piece which i recently acquired out of Florida is this mint condition Baden EMs pickelhaube, it has all original components to include a nice NCOs cockade. I don't think this one was ever issued as it has no wear to the inside of the helmet and doesn't have a...

Good Evening Gentlemen, One of my latest acquisitions is a tarnished but still very nice and well marked EMs pickelhaube to 1st Battalion 1. GR109 and dated 1890 and subsequently 1891. It features all original components including its chinstrap and I am very happy to add this one to my...

Good Morning Gentlemen, I decided to spoil myself after this last cruise and bought myself a few helmets, the first being a nice complete GR. 109 haube, it is fairly tarnished but you can see how clean and shiny it once was when you unscrew the spike, the next is a baden M95 haube which might...

It's an absolute shame to see this many ruined and obliterated felt helmets but this could prove useful to a member in need of some felt material...

Hello everyone, I am now on the hunt for some silver visor trim for a baden GR. 109 helmet, if anyone has one to spare i would love to buy it. Many Thanks, USN

Good Afternoon Gentlemen, I wanted to share and few new pieces of my DR. 25 collection, the first being a set of Rittmeister shoulder boards and the second being a scarce OR mantel board. Enjoy, USN

Does anyone happen to have a copy of the unit history of the GDC? I am trying to find a man by the name of Lüert in the 2nd squadron and unfortunately cannot find any source for one online. Any help would be appreciated!

Good evening gentlemen, I was digging around online ans came across this board on a uniform that I cannot identify, it looks similar to the luftschiff cypher but seems to have more flair on the L than what I've seen and also seems to have rank pips that I believe would belong to someone that...

You hate to see them in this shape, especially with a nice fusiliers mark on the inside. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266755514346?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fQ_ZY3w-RRe&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2LlBwktURh2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Good morning gentlemen, I was hoping to get everyone's opinion on this piece, I have been hunting for a JR. 94 uniform for quote a while now to go with my MGK marked luger, while I am a tad bit hesitant considering this one has 3rd company shoulder buttons the liner also has me a bit concerned...

Good evening gentlemen, I was lucky enough to come across this wonderful period photo post card of an NCO from the garde pioneer regiments flamethrower company. It looks like this was trimmed by the person who originally received it in order to fit in a frame and was then unfortunately glued...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186336185027?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=fAIyAMwTQza&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=2LlBwktURh2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Hopefully someone from the forum us pursuing this piece, the ventless spine is a dead give away for a dragoon helmet.

Good evening gentlemen, With the help of sandmann I was lucky enough to acquire this outstanding photograph of the 25th dragoon regiments 3rd squadron which features a young lieutenant Berger who I have been researching ever since I acquired his engraved iron cross. As always thoughts and...