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Hello all! Hope ya’ll are well! I have something pretty nifty here that I’m extremely proud of! Just shipped in from Brühl Germany and my goodness is it gorgeous! An original 1917 print of Manfred von Richthofen Book, “Der rote Kampfflieger” Few photos of the interior, I didn’t want to...

Hello all! Hope everyone is well. After the fiasco with the camo helm I had, due to said situation and advice from fellow members on the forum. I felt it would be good to invest into a good set of research material. The Feldzug book collection Michael Baldwin and Stahlshutzehelme by Oliver...

Hello all, it’s been awhile since I’ve done an update on my collection, so I felt an update would be in order. The only pieces I didn’t feature were the cigar felts and postcards, I have over 250+ postcards so it would be rather difficult to share them all here in one post. I’ll certainly do...

Hello all, well, I’ve found something pretty spectacular! At long last I’ve finally added a genuine camo Stahlhelm, I believe it to be Austrian with an Ersatz style chinstrap. There also a stamp on the inner brim, I believe the helmet was sent back to the factory during the war. I’m so...

Hey all! Just thought I’d share with you a feat I’m very proud of. I finally have been able to acquire all three of the Hanseatic crosses, Lübeck, Bremen and Hamburg! I’ve always loved this set and so badly wanted to add it my collection, I love that all of them are on bars as well, really puts...

Hello all! I’ve returned home, although it’s not on the circumstances I’ve wished, but I’m keeping my head up and moving forward. My 19th birthday was back on the 14th and I was looking to find a new piece or maybe a few pieces for my collection. Currently, I’m on the look for these items...

Hello all, it’s Jensen. I hope you are all well! I have some sad news, regarding my military career and future… I’ve been in basic training the past 10-12 weeks and have been working incredibly hard. I had a heat cat day one and recovered and continued on! Early into red phase I ended up...

Well, the day has come, I’m gonna be shipping out tomorrow for basic training. (This will be my last post until further notice) I’m excited, nervous but up to the challenge that waits ahead! I love all you guys, I love this forum and I’ll report in when I can, I wish you guys all the best...

Hello all! Well the day is slowly approaching for me to leave. I leave Monday for basic training and I wanted to add one last piece before I go. So added an ersatz Pickelhaube! Age of kings is truly an amazing site! I’ve always wanted an ersatz helm and I’m so glad I could finally find one for...

Hello all! I’ve been feeling postcards lately so I have another very rare set of cards from my collection! This one is a puzzle set of Kaiser Wilhelm II, it shows some of his activities and daily life works.

Hello all, today I thought I’d show my favorite postcard set in my collection! These cards are of the four major ocean liners built by Nord deutscher Lloyd, this is a very rare set of cards. Kaiser Wilhelm der Große, Kronprinz Wilhelm, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Kronprinzessin Cecilie, These are...

Hello all, I’ve been trying to collect all three ww1 wound badges, these have been in my collection for awhile but I have had my doubts on their authenticity. I don’t know much about badges but I know that they were all produced by various companies. Some were war time and others were post...

Hello all! Thought I’d share something neat with you guys that I had the pleasure to host! My Boss allowed me to bring in my collection to show the kids at my work, I brought in everything minus the Sabre and bayonet (obviously 😂) It was a great time, the kids adored it as did much of the...

Hello all, I’ve been in a posting mood today so I thought I’d share one last piece for today! This is my original S.M.S. Karlsruhe Tellermütze, By far my favorite cap in my collection, also my favorite German cruiser from the Great War. If you play world of warships you may recognize...

Hello all! Did a little photo shoot this morning before work, thought you guys would like to see the new helm next to the others! Enjoy!

Hello all, I’ve been searching for an original kreigsflagge for quite some time. It’s one of my absolute dream pieces that I’ve been dying to find. Every single one I find is either sold at astronomical prices or sold years ago. If anyone has a flag they’d be willing to sell or know of a...

Hello all! Hope you are doing well! I’ve been pretty quiet the last few weeks, mostly spending time with friends and family before I leave. But I’ve had some great new pieces come my way! Me and my friend Smith have been out building our collections the last few weeks it’s been a total blast...

Hello all! So I was out today and visited a local shop that I frequent, asked if they had anything new come in recently and by Jove there was! An original GM17 with canister and lenses! I was in shock, this is one of my dream pieces. They haven’t yet listed it yet so it was in store...

Hello all! Well it’s done! I’m officially in the U.S. Army! I signed my contract yesterday and will be shipping out September 16th, got my MOS and will be trained as an M1 Armor crewman. I’m very excited and nervous but I can’t wait to get out and see what it all has to offer. I’ll be...

Hello all! Took some time today to reorganize the medals, put all the medal bars up top and individuals below. I may be selling one of the German veteran medals however simply because I have a complete Original while the other has a replaced ribbon and ring. I really hope to add more in...