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Headdress Reference Materials, Books, Field Guides, Pricing Guides, CD's, and
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Updated on 19 May 2010.
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41-00 XJT IMPERIAL GERMAN HEADGEAR (1888-1914) FIELD GUIDE by JAMES D. TURINETTI & JN. ALBERT O’CONNOR. This is a spectacular new book that has just come on the market. I have known Jim for years. I consider him not only a good customer, but a good friend. (I hope to have met Mr. O’Connor by the time you are reading this, as he is visiting Florida). What these two men have done is team up and produce a book that EVERY collector should have in his library. As a matter of fact, this the duo’s first effort (and what an effort it is)! We will share all their future works with you as they are released.
This book, which is spiral-bound like a calendar, is a work of art. It provides the collector with enough information to keep him busy for quite awhile. Their book is the result of thirty years’ research and effort. In the past I have relied on "The German Army 1914" by Didier Lainé as a primary research and help guide. I have used the book so much that I broke its binding several times. If not for the stellar mending efforts of my dear wife, Melissa, its pages would be scattered all over the place. As good as is Lainé’s book, it is far overshadowed by the work of Messrs. Turinetti and O’ Connor. Their book far surpasses Lainé’s in its scope. Do not let the book’s title fool you, Imperial German Headgear (1888-1914) is a lot more than a book on headgear (of which many are on the market).
This handy book is first set up by types of regiments, including infantry, cavalry, artillery, etc. All of the old-line regiments that were created before the outbreak of WW I are included. When one comes to an individual regimental number, one will see every detail of the headdress. For instance, in an infantry regiment one sees a photo of the pickelhaube both with spike and with parade bush (where applicable). In addition it has pictures of the wappen, kokarden (rosettes to us Americans), a description of the correct colors for the helmet’s various metal pieces, etc. It includes even small details such as whether the trichter is plain or fluted, and its accurate color. No other book on the market gives you as much information about pickelhauben, kugelhelms, busbies, etc. Wonderfully detailed sections are included on wappens, kokarden (for helmets, schirmützen and mützen). If that is not enough for you, each regimental description includes the formal name of the regiment, where each battalion was garrisoned, and the regiment’s date of inception. Even more a small area shows what their prewar uniform looked like, regarding sleeves, collars, basic body color, etc.
Still not enough for you? Each regiment’s shoulder board is featured. It is all great stuff, things that I, as a dealer and collector like you, need every day. For some of the more elite regiments, there is even a thumbnail of their regimental banner! The book has maps of Germany that show the prewar distribution of the 20+ Armeekorps in the various states around Germany. Other helpful sections deal with uniforms, belts, etc.
To be honest, I am amazed at how much information is packed into this book. I look forward with great anticipation to the future works of these two gentlemen. I truly believe that books like this make collecting more enjoyable for collectors. They help you understand what you have, and can prevent you from making VERY expensive mistakes! These men need to be supported. Iencourage you to get these books, read them, and use them. The collector who does not have research books like this is making a huge mistake, and setting himself up for major disappointment. With all the information contained within it, this book is a major value.
I am providing JimTurinetti's email address so you can write him directly[ jturinetti@woh.rr.com ] to buy a copy for your library. [The website is http://www.kaiserhelmets.com ] I will still use my Lainé book on occasion, but this book is what I will use on a daily basis. Jim is a great guy. You will not be unhappy when you get your copy.
41-01: WAPPEN PRICING GUIDE by JAMES D. TURINETTI & JN. ALBERT O’CONNOR. This is a metal, spiral-bound, soft-cover listing of every wappen (helmet plate) the German wore prior to WW I. It features the helmets on which they were worn and the units that wore them. It has black and white photographs and drawings. Purchase this directly from Jim Turinetti at his email address, [ jturinetti@woh.rr.com ]or his website at http://www.kaiserhelmets.com Jim welcomes both checks and PayPal. [PLEASE NOTE: Der Rittmeister Militaria does NOT accept PayPal at this time.]
US Residents: $30.00 plus ($5.00 shipping) [Ohio Residents add 7% Sales Tax] International Customers: Contact Jim Turinetti for pricing.
41-02: GRENADIERMÜTZE OR MITRE by JAMES D. TURINETTI. This is a CD in PDF format discussing the two mitres worn by the Erste Garde Regiment zu Fuß and the Kaiser Alexander Garde Grenadier Regiment. Full-color photos of the mitres are included, along with color drawings, as well as black and white period photographs of soldiers wearing the mitres. Purchase this directly from Jim Turinetti at his email address, [ jturinetti@woh.rr.com ]or his website at http://www.kaiserhelmets.com Jim welcomes both checks and PayPal. [PLEASE NOTE: Der Rittmeister Militaria does NOT accept PayPal at this time.] US Residents: $25.00 plus ($2.50 shipping) [Ohio Residents add 7% Sales Tax] International Customers: Contact Jim Turinetti for pricing.
41-03: THE SOFT CLOTH CAP OR MÜTZE OF THE IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY by JAMES D. TURINETTI. This is a DvD in PDF format that discusses the many cloth caps worn by all the Imperial German Army's Branches. Both prewar and feldgrau patterns for officers and enlisted men are presented in many color photographs and drawings, as well as period black and white photos. Purchase this directly from Jim Turinetti at his email address, [ jturinetti@woh.rr.com ] or his website at http://www.kaiserhelmets.com Jim welcomes both checks and PayPal. [PLEASE NOTE: Der Rittmeister Militaria does NOT accept PayPal at this time.] US Residents: $25.00 plus ($2.50 shipping) [Ohio Residents add 7% Sales Tax] International Customers: Contact Jim Turinetti for pricing.
PRICING & ORDERING INFORMATION
All orders are handled and fulfilled by Jim Turinetti through his website at http://www.kaiserhelmets.com
Send your payment electronically with PayPal to: JTurinetti@woh.rr.com (PayPal Fee: $1.50)
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Click here to view Jim's Order Form. Print a copy to order by mail.
Make checks payable to:
TURCON
1835 Langview Dr.
Fairborn, OH 45324
Der Rittmeister Militaria does NOT handle or fulfill any orders for these items. We are publicizing Jim's works because of their excellence and usefulness to the collecting community. Beyond receiving complimentary copies, we are not profiting from their sale. We direct any questions or problems with orders or the merchandise listed on this page to Jim Turinetti at his email address, [ jturinetti@woh.rr.com ] or his website at http://www.kaiserhelmets.com All the items have their prices listed beside them. Shipping and handling varies, depending upon whether you are a US resident or an international customer. Ohio residents must add 7% sales tax to their orders. International customers should contact Jim for pricing information.
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