Origin of the 'Black Stuff'

[Robin Lumsden]

The SS did not have a flash of inspiration when they created their black uniforms. It had all been done before. The attached is the dress cap of Leibhusar Regiment No.2, c.1900. Looks familiar?? I've posted others on the Imperial Forum.

[Chris_Werner]

Thanks for the interesting photos. The Imperial stuff is really neat, and gives us a perspective of the evolution of German military tradition. Does this change the conventional wisdom that Panzer wraps were black to cover oil and grease stains, or is this a link to the older cavalry traditions?
By the way, let me join the chorus of "Welcomes" from the members.
Your book "Detecting the Fakes" has saved me quite a bit of money over the years. Thank you. By the way, are you going to do an updated version in light of all the new info that's coming to light, and the maturation of our hobby?
Best regards,
Chris Werner

[Robin Lumsden]

Chris.

Thanks. I'm the first to admit that the 'Collector's Guide/Detecting the Fakes' books are now woefully out of date. They were written in l985, when the internet was a mere glint in it's daddy's eye, and the sharing of information then wasn't anything like it is now. I think updates would probably be a bit pointless in view of the fact that as soon as a book like that goes into print, it's out of date as new information comes to light.

Best regards,

Robin.

[Chris_Werner]

Thus, the rise of the forums, where we can all pass on our collective knowledge. I'm with you, I was a real computer dinosaur until recently. I wish we had this well of accessable knowledge when we started collecting 30 years ago, with colour pictures, no yet!
I hope you plan to post regularly.
Best regards,
Chris Werner

[peicke]

Welcome abord Robin. I know it is a little late but welcome anyways. Nice cap! I was at RZM Imports yesterday and the new Military Advisor was in. They have a hole artical on how the LH became the LAH. They have some period photographs for the visor above being worn.

[Felix]

That skull seems familiar...

I wonder how that skull from 1900 matches a skull from lets say 34-36. Any one got a lose one for comparison?

/Felix