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We’ve been told, over and over again, that we don’t want a king. We bristle at the idea. We resist authority. We question power. We instinctively push back against anyone who would claim rule over us. In fact, in our modern moment, there’s almost a badge of honor in saying it out loud—No kings...

Hello, I will have a sale table at the upcoming Chicago Military Show at Countryside, IL Here is the information for the 3-shows in 2026. Thanks, Alan

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

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...

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...

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...

Modern era manufactured metal Miniature Replica WW1 Stahlhelme Camo Helmet Desk Display Piece. Helmet is well-made, metal helmet body that attracts a magnet, with nice camo paint pattern showing age and wear. Leather style of miniature replica liner is intact inside mini helmet. No provision for...

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Offered for sale is an attractive, nice condition original WW1 era Imperial German Kriegsflag. Size is approximately 3' Wide X 5' Long. It measures about 39" x 62". Colors are still bright. There are a few scattered small moth holes as is to be expected, but nothing significant or distracting...

On Facebook, Johan Somers recommended an amazing instructional video about German WW1 Telegraph and Fernsprecher equipment. He states that it is one of the best video's that he has ever seen on this topic. The video and subtitles are in German, but in the settings one can change it to English...

Hello, I'll have a sale table at the upcoming Countryside, Chicago Show this coming Saturday, August 2nd. I'm wondering if anyone here will be attending on Saturday. Best Wishes, Alan

Offered for sale is a nice, complete Model 1915 Prussian Guard Infantry Pickelhaube. Chintrap and Kokardes are Original. Helmet has an extra plugged and patched set of holes behind the front plate, as seen in my photos. The Guard Wappen has deep lines pressed into the black lacqured finish of...

Offered for sale is a WW1 Veteran bring-back helmet I acquired from the family of the veteran several years ago. There is a tie string attached old paper tag with incorrect identification of the helmet, tied to the wearer's right side of the helmet. Named to a R.A. Kelty, who was from...

Here's a recent find that just came in. A Prussian enlisted ersatz pickelhaube with a ?cork body and tan cloth covering. This one is named inside, underneath the leather sweatband. I can't make out the penciled name. Looks like it might read "127 Fuss........." after the name. I presume the...

Offered for sale is a modern era made Imperial Kreigsflagge. Size is 15" x 23 1/2". It appears to be made of a thicker, modern synthetic material, possibly polyester? It definitely is not made of nylon. I honestly am not certain what the fabric material is, other than I do know it is not...

Offered for sale is a very nice condition Other Ranks Fangschnurr for an Ulan Tschapka. These rarely come up for sale, and this is a very nice, clean example! Here is a link to a thread that Brian posted on the forum, which shows a couple of photos of it...

This is a new, larger Des Moines, Iowa, Military Show with 100 tables to be held in a separate room of the same building where the Des Moines Gun Show is held. In other words, the Military Show will have 100 tables in a separate room, and the Des Moines Gun Show has 530 Tables in a separate...

Offered for sale is an enlisted pattern Tschapka as worn by the 1st or 3rd Guard Ulan Regiment. Nice frosted private purchase style neusilber 1st or 3rd Guard Ulan wappen with original threaded screw posts, washers, and nuts. There is a nice outline marking from the guard ulan wappen on the...

Offered for sale is a very nice condition Black Felt Ersatz Prussian Artillery Helmet. The black felt is in excellent condition. Black finished pigskin leather liner is intact, with stitching firmly intact. Leather is supple. One domed split brad is missing from the spike base. Manufacturer's...

Downsizing some helmets from my collection. Offered for sale is a very nice looking, unmarked J. Bambus & Company pickelhaube. Helmet comes with a very unusual ersatz chinstrap. I believe it is made from felt and it has a coated finish on the outer side of the strap. Nice pigskin leather liner...