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The
purpose of this site is to share information about Imperial
German stuff and add as time goes on. We focus on our
theme of Pickelhauben or Pickelhaube but branch out as
research takes us. I don't sell anything.
I am no expert. I am a collector. I have been told this site is like a gold mine -- true -- you have to dig around a lot to find anything of value. While the article tabs continue to be the most heavily utilized part of this site, the interest in helmet markings have made several articles the most popular. Click on the picture to go to the article.
We are working on another book. It looks to be a "Handbook of Imperial Germany".
Currently at 174 pages 132 figures, and hundreds of foot notes. I would expect we will be done sometime in early 09. This is history. The book has nothing to do with helmets, militaria, or uniforms.
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The newest article is by a Chilean collector -- this fills a much-needed void.
South American pickelhauben,
In addition to helmet marking this article seems to be getting the most interest as it is considerably different than many reference books.
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The basic article on helmet markings and understanding them is here:
Two articles giving examples of helmet markings:
There is also an article on helmet makers and their marks:
I give
several opinions a day on things. It is what it
is an opinion and you get what you pay for.
It is free. It might not be right, and I have been
wrong before and will be wrong again. But it is
a heck of a lot of fun. I have little ego to spare for
this. I make enough money, have a great family and have
enough medals.
"I am done... from all who think I have said to little
or too much, I beg pardon." St. Augustine -- The
City of God.
You can contact Joe by PM at the pickelhaube forum-- www.pickelhaubes.com
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