Oh yeah, installing the gas regulator was pretty easy too. But that was absolutely the last easy thing. 

Blosserberg is in Bavaria.

Just a guess but the image is Ludwig II of Bavaria and the colors on the ribbon are on the Bavarian coat of arms.

Wreath laying ceremony at the Julius Fučík Memorial. Looking for papa. And Daddy duties. 

Ladies and gentlemen,   recently picked up this helmet and wanted to ask your opinions on it. I’m not sure if it is original North Vietnamese, or a tourist knock off. Thank you for looking, Henry

Hi,   Here is the third post showing Russian soldiers from the Crimean War period. Although the photos (in cdv format) were taken in 1860, the uniforms are those of the 1855 regulations.   III- Cavalry of the Line        

Hi,   Here is the second post showing Russian soldiers from the Crimean War period. Although the photos (in cdv format) were taken in 1860, the uniforms are those of the 1855 regulations.   II- Guard Cavalry   On the bellow cdv, the cavalryman (on the left in the photo) is a Dragoon of the Guard.        

Hi,   Here is the first post showing Russian soldiers from the Crimean War period. Although the photos (in cdv format) were taken in 1860, the uniforms are those of the 1855 regulations.   I- Guard Infantry    

Thanks!

These are some great photos, thanks for sharing guys!

Welcome to the WMF, Richard!    

Hello,   My name is Richard.   I'm a collector of military photographs from the 1860s to 1945; and militaria related to the Crimean War of 1853-1856 and German Hussars of 1914. I will be glad to share with you in the context of this common passion for history and militaria.   Greetings