Adrian helmets, these are Belgian
The Belgian helmets are basically the same as the French helmets but with a Belgian Lion's head insignia and unique mustard brown color. The one on the left is a…
The helmet worn by the Metropolitan Infantry.
The first helmet shows some of the original light horizon blue finish from the factory under the darker over paint.The lack of rivets shows this helmet was manufactured by Japy.The…
A very rare bayonet with quite a strange history
Tore’s Tuesday, only this time on a Wednesday…I just bought this and had to show it. This is a very rare bayonet with quite a strange history.This is a model…
Some ephemera
More of Andy’s Rubbish and Ramblings for you.We are on the fringe a little this time with some ephemera, don’t you just love that term? It sounds very important. If…
French Engineer’s helmet
Today for Gus' Gear, I have a French Engineer's helmet with the badge depicting a helmet and cuirass with “FR” embossed. It is possible to see two shades of blue…
French Adrian Zouave helmet
Today for Gus' Gear I have a French Adrian Zouave helmet. The Zouave Regiments were raised in the region of French Algeria. This type of helmet was also worn by…
Soldbuch and Wherpass
Hi AllHere is another Andy’s Rubbish & Ramblings to suffer through.I finally managed to get into spend some quality time with my collection this evening, and immediately went down the…
The infamous German Paris gun
The infamous German Paris gun blasting away at Paris during the Spring Offensives in an attempt to subjugate the French and their will to keep on fighting.Though only 21cm in…
French Adrian Chasseur helmet
Today for Gus' Gear I have a French Adrian Chasseur helmet. The Chasseurs were light infantrymen who had greater skills than the standard infantryman, they often served in mountainous areas…
The Stein of a Bavarian Hero
***Antonio Wednesday’s Wonders ***The Stein of a Bavarian Hero.Back to the Bavarian side of the force, I am happy to show you the following “Reservistenkrug”. It is damaged, as you…