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Thanks for the background story Karel and the pics, how long have you had that gorgeous m18 cutout then that's the talk of the collecting community? Eric

Chip Unfortunately no after a quick look, I cannot even find an interior image of the m87 on the net so I'am left to speculate. The pack pictured is dated '89 judging by the thread and stitch the inside of the flap more familiar on the m95 may have been added later to replace the separate bag and restamped 1898. I doubt the early pre'95 packs had for example the accessible ammo pockets. This bag may have just looped through the tent bag pack tabs, don't know.

Recent pick a cleaning rod for the maxim through the grip 'port' Eric

Chip Somers vol 3 pg 887. actually I think its the best book of the three. Eric

Hoss to the rescue: The B-stoff grenade was made of 2 sheet steel halves put together around a porcelain inner body. A paper filling in between damped the shocks during transport. This smoke grenade was filled with a toxic fluid which reacted with air and produced a thick white cloud. The fuze was the brass type as used on the 1913 kugelgrenade which ignited a black powder charge that shattered the body. Diameter 100mm.

Recent pick According to refs. was initially part of the m1887 tornister held in place with a rod going through the rear loops. The introduction of the m95 saw them issued to cycle troops circa 1899. This example includes the small five rear loops and has the flap 'tacked' to stop the contents presumably becoming lost, not an earth shattering find but cool, never owned one before. Eric

An old cistern ballcock ?

Les Thank you for the information. Cheers Eric

Thanks Gents only the price of these puppies hurts I like em but that's it for me. Regards Eric

Chris Whats with the armbands?

Stefan Thank you for showing those items very interesting the badge is gorgeous. Eric

Ok mario andretti, Let me see your Dampfkesselüberwachungsverein Führerschein and insurance/ registration...."Certianlly officer, nice day isn't it?" Hey eeeerr Chip, your Dampfkesselüberwachungsverein Führerschein has expired! "Blast! Its the wife's fault for not reminding me" Sorry Prussian I've the giggles......

I love these tunics Chip not long ago a sister to your board sold at auction I kept the photos. Eric

Hi Gents Very happy I managed to acquire another glass canteen this one is nicely marked. Eric

Probably the most rare piece in my collection a field made helm cover. Regards Eric

Maybe not rare but certainly scarce a m87 Kochgeschirr by Berg date '07 with detachable handle the other example has a steel fryer lid unfortunately missing the separate handle. Together with probably still my favourite a '15 dated kit by Bing, note the zinc interior and the bale stop. I've been trying to find out what date the German Army first started using the spork and would appreciate any help or posted information. Eric

who is the friend? I want one!

Real nice Karel My mate has to make do with a reproduction mag slide for example. Think most of my gear is common as muck I'll have another look around. Eric

Imperial My collecting went from a kid, TR, Imperial, TR, Imperial to a little TR now complete German Imperial lol! Third Reich gives me a headache but still love it only thing I have now is a '39 spork! pathetic eh! Eric

Nice set love the tag Eric

Maybe they are.... Irish Unicorn Army !

Its a little belter Karel but we are wise to you mate! Whenever I've seen one of those they've never been for sale I'd love one the condition of yours is outstanding. Eric

Sorry Paul I do not gave up TR collecting years ago I may get the itch again someday. Regards Eric

Paul Thats a lovely helmet and 42's are so visually dramatic imo, my favourite TR helms too. Eric

Thanks Gents So its a stray cat strut..I love it even more. Eric