Chris Boonzaier Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 What do you think the bees knees (totally subjective of course) in Imperial headgear is, and for what reason?BestChris
Tom Y Posted May 31, 2007 Posted May 31, 2007 (edited) This'un. I find mortarboards incredibly sexyOr maybe this'un with the shaving brush I guess knowing what a shaving brush is qualifies me for Old Fartdom Photos courtesy of Jan Kube's "Militaria" Edited May 31, 2007 by Tom Y
Bernhard H.Holst Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Hello readers:pre 1914 Tschako for Jg.Btl. 10 (Hannoversches) even without Paradebush. Tschako had bandeau with:"Peninsula-Waterloo-Venta del Pozo"BTW: this unit also wore the campaign cufftitle "Gibraltar". It .served with the German Alpenkorps . A number of its officers became General Officers and were awarded high decorations in WW II.Am looking for this Tschako it seems foreve, to go with the uniform tunic I am fortunate to own.Bernhard H. Holst
Mike Dwyer Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 Well, Chris, I'd have to say I have two favorites. They're a bit pompous to say the least, but I don't think you can get much prettier than either a Prussian Garde du Corps helmet, or a Saxon Garde Reiter helmet!
Chip Posted June 1, 2007 Posted June 1, 2007 (edited) Maybe not the most valuable, but my first choice would be a Bergm?tze from one of the mountain units, the Ski battalions, the W?rttemberg Mountain Rgt., etc. Like many, I am really attracted to these elite units that fought under such difficult conditions. Second choice (I know, you only asked for a first choice) would be a khaki Tropenhelm, either from the III.See Batl. or the Asienkorps. Just a simple, but beautiful piece of headgear in my opinion. All well beyond my means now, but can't a guy can dream?Chip Edited June 1, 2007 by Chip
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 2, 2007 Author Posted June 2, 2007 I am close to Bernhard and Chip... although a bit different....Also Mountains and or Alpenkorps...I actually picked one up this weekend....A Tschako to the 2nd or 2nd reserve Bavarian J?gers.... also Alpenkorps.... :-))))))))))
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 2, 2007 Author Posted June 2, 2007 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 2, 2007 Author Posted June 2, 2007 It is a faaaaar way from being the prettiest.... but for me it is historically the most relevant.......
Chip Posted June 2, 2007 Posted June 2, 2007 Chris,Your exclamations make it sound like you were unloading while you were loading these pictures!
Bernhard H.Holst Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 Hello Chris.Thank you for showing the Bavarian Tschako. It is a fine example and looks in good condition .Bernhard H. Holst
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 3, 2007 Author Posted June 3, 2007 Chris,Your exclamations make it sound like you were unloading while you were loading these pictures! The amount of joy I am having looking at this would be illegal in any public places here in Europe and would probably get you arrested in certain states in the USA (even if in private).
buellmeister Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) Anything In this case will do.. (Musee d' L'Armee, Paris.)Sorry.. Having technical difficulties with downloading the picture Edited June 3, 2007 by buellmeister
Tom Y Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 The amount of joy I am having looking at this would be illegal in any public places here in Europe and would probably get you arrested in certain states in the USA (even if in private). Even in Amsterdam?
buellmeister Posted June 3, 2007 Posted June 3, 2007 I think I'll take the next "red-eye" flight there...... Joel
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