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Hessian Shako

Hessian Shako

Hessian Shako Joeseph P. Robinson There are no answers that I know of in this monologue. So if you have an opinion or any other information please share it. This is just confusing and I thought I would share some of my confusion and try to explain it. Quick...
Helmet Stands

Helmet Stands

Helmet Stands Joseph P Robinson There are TONS of options to use as helmet stands. Antique spools are sold all over eBay.  Styrofoam heads abound but I think look poor. Coffee cans, candles and other homemade items can work and can be inexpensive.  The idea is two...
Helmet Covers – Uberzug

Helmet Covers – Uberzug

Helmet Covers – Uberzug Joe Robinson I have been tracking some information on Uberzugs for a while. There are many holes in this article and research. It is intended to be a continuation of the research in references. As was once said in a recent book by...
Kürassier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr.2

Kürassier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr.2

Kürassier-Regiment Königin (Pommersches) Nr.2 Kürassier Regt Nr 2 Wappen Joe Robinson December, 2014. Our latest book is on the battle of Halen. In that engagement on 12 August 1914 four German cavalry regiments charged eight times into glory and disaster. It commonly...
Some Thoughts About Filz

Some Thoughts About Filz

Some Thoughts About Filz Joseph Robinson 26 May 2005 A few thoughts on filz.  This is not intended to be any kind of final word but rather a method of generating discussion on the topic. We always hear a lot of misconceptions about filz. The old one was that imperial...
The Relative Cost of a Pickelhaube

The Relative Cost of a Pickelhaube

The Relative Cost of a Pickelhaube Joseph Robinson Draft 2 25 April 2007 update Bowman in Volume 1 pg 345-348 talks about period values of pickelhauben but offers no sources. He states that Lieutenants made 120 Marks a month and that a helmet was relatively...