Note the Splinter Pattern Camouflaged Cover being worn by a German paratrooper.  

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M1935 Heer Single Decal German Helmet 

This is an Original M1935 Heer Single Decal German Helmet.   This WWII German helmet retains around 80% of its original factory rough texture reissue paint.   The helmet has a slight sheen to it and may have received a lacquer overcoat during the early post war period.   The liner is the original and correct steel banded M1931 liner found in mid War reissued German helmets.    The liner band is 1942 dated and is a size 57.  The leather is in fair to good condition with typical wear and some cracking.   An added bonus is the presence of the original chin strap with aluminum buckle.   The strap is in good solid condition.  The long end of the strap has been shortened which was a common practice among the German soldiers.    The Split pins are intact and match the exterior paint.   The Reissue Huber Jordan Heer decal rates around 90% intact with just light field wear and scuffs.   The Heer decal has an application error on the left side.  There is no evidence of the Tricolor decal being under the over-paint.   Most likely the Tricolor decal was removed as per the regulations in mid 1940.   This German helmet is a Q64 indicating manufacture by the FW Quist firm in Esslingen, German.  The helmet has a lot number of 47 indicating an early Quist made helmet.   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1935 Heer German helmet comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

$975.00 Item #1650  Just Arrived

M1940 Heer Two Color Camouflaged German Helmet 

Here's a WWII German helmet that didn't sit the War out!   This is a combat seasoned M1940 Heer Two Color Camouflaged German helmet.   The exterior of this WWII German helmet retains 75% or better of the original dark green and tan spray camouflaged paint.   Most likely this is a helmet used in the Italian theatre.   The exterior has a slight sheen and was possibly over-coated with lacquer, but most of the lacquer is worn off.   The three split pins are fully intact and match the exterior paint.   This German helmet has the correct aluminum reinforced M1931 liner.   The liner leather is missing.   This one just needs some period leather installed.  The Heer decal is mostly painted over but is peaking through in a couple of areas.   This German helmet is an NS64 with a low lot number DN95.   As with all my German helmets, this M1940 Heer German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$1,250.00 Item #1547 

M1942 Heer Single Decal German Helmet 

This is a good representative M1942 Heer Single Decal German Helmet.  This German helmet retains around 80% of its original factory dark green factory paint.   The exterior has some garage paint splatters in areas and a hole drilled in the top.  I am not sure of the purpose of the hole.   The helmet is missing the liner and the pins.  The EF type Heer decal looks nice and rates at 95% with gold lacquer toning.   The helmet appears to be an EF66, indicating manufacture by the Emaillerwerke AG facility in Fulda, Germany.   The lot number appears to be 2784.  As with all my WWII German helmets, this M42 German helmet comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

On Hold Item #1597  Just Arrived

M1940 Heer Single Decal German Helmet Named to Ernst

This is a nice looking M1940 Single Decal Heer German helmet.   The exterior of this WWII German helmet retains 85% or better of the original field applied chunky over- paint.   The split pins are fully intact and match the paint.   This German helmet has had a reproduction liner and chinstrap added during the post war years.  The name of the German Soldier, Ernst is nicely painted in the inner skirt.    The Heer decal has been uncovered during the post war years as there is evidence of cleaning on the decal and surrounding area.   The same person must have thought that there would be a decal on the right side and did some exploring there as well.  Overall the helmet still has a great look and is perfect for someone looking for a real WWII German helmet that is budget friendly.  This German helmet is an ET62 with a lot number of 841.   As with all my German helmets, this M1940 Heer German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity. 

On Hold Item #1632  Just Arrived

German Heer M42/M43 Field Cap 

This is a really neat piece and truly a battle field bring back item.  The cap is a converted M42 Overseas cap.   The German soldier field improvised a brim which lead to a cap more reminiscent of the M43.   The cap is made from Italian wool typical of the period and is in good overall condition.   The brim is filled with some sort of material and is made from a fairly crude gray wool.   The Bevo made one piece Heer insignia & cockade is a more scarce type and has a nice overall look.  The trap is hand sewn.   The liner is made from cotton twill and exhibits normal wear.   This German cap is not maker marked or size stamped but it appears to be a size 54-55.  Overall just a scarce & unique example of the M42/43 German Heer Field cap.  As with all of my items, this scarce and beautiful visor cap comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$800.00 Item#1620  

Luftwaffe German Helmets & Headgear

M1942 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet  

This is a nice solid M1942 SD Luftwaffe German helmet.   This WW2 German helmet retains 95% or better of the original field gray rough texture factory paint.   This German helmet has the correct steel banded M1931 liner.   The liner is a size 58 and date stamped 1943.   The liner leather is in very good overall condition.   The original drawstring is present and is in good condition.   There is an acceptance stamp in the inner dome area.  The stamp is somewhat light and is not entirely legible.   The helmet retains the original chinstrap.  The strap is in good condition however the long end has been torn and is just long enough to buckle and display over the visor.   The 2nd pattern Luftwaffe is 95% intact with just some slight scuffs from wear.   This M42 Luftwaffe German helmet is an uncommon NS66 indicating manufacture by the Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerk firm in Schwerte, Germany.  The lot number is lightly stamped and it appears to read 6304.  Overall, a great looking M42 Luftwaffe German helmet!   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1942 Luftwaffe German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

On Hold Item #1589 

M1935 Luftwaffe Double Decal German Helmet "Veteran Bringback"

This is a nice clean M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German helmet.   This WWII Luftwaffe German helmet retains 95% or better of the original Luftwaffe Blue/Gray parade paint.   The Split pin rivets are intact and are clearly original to the helmet.   This German helmet has the correct and original aluminum banded reinforced M1931 liner typically found on the 1938 & 1939 issued M1935 German helmets.   The band is dated 1938 and is a size 56.   The liner leather is in nice condition.   The initials "K.G." are written in the leather.  The drawstring was missing so I added a nice condition period correct original drawstring.   The helmet has a good acceptance stamp in the dome, indicating manufacture in 1938.  Original chinstrap is present and in nice supple condition.   The strap is fully intact and is maker marked and date stamped 1940.   The 2nd Pattern Q type Luftwaffe decal is in nice overall condition and rates at 90% with lacquer toning and crazing.   The National colors decal is beautiful and rates at 97% with nice lacquer toning and slight crazing.   The helmet is a Q64 with a  lot number of 3168.   This helmet comes out of Florida direct from the son of the US Army Veteran that brought it back from the ETO.   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1935 Luftwaffe German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

On Hold Item #1569   

M1940 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet 

This is a Classic Q M1940 SD Luftwaffe German helmet.  This WW2 German helmet retains about 95%  of the original blue gray factory rough texture paint.   The Split pin rivets are fully intact and clearly original to the helmet.   This German helmet has the correct zinc galvanized steel banded M1931 liner with a 1944 date stamp.   The liner is a size 58.   The liner leather is in very nice condition with the original drawstring present.  An added bonus to this piece is the presence of the original tan chinstrap!   The strap is fully intact and in nice supple condition.  The strap buckle retains virtually all of the original gray paint.  The Classic Second pattern Q type Luftwaffe decal is super and rates right at 97% and has nice lacquer toning.   This German helmet is a Q66 indicating manufacture by the F.W. Quist firm in Esslingen, Germany.  The  lot number is T1481.   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1940 Luftwaffe German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$1,350.00 Item #1642 Just Arrived 

M1940 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet 

This is a good solid M1940 SD Luftwaffe German helmet.  This WWII German helmet retains about 90%  of the original dark blue gray factory paint.   The exterior of the helmet does have some surface rust in areas but overall has a nice patina.  The Split pin rivets are fully intact and are original to the helmet.   This German helmet has the correct zinc galvanized steel banded M1931 liner.   The liner is a size 57.   The liner leather is in fairly good condition with honest wear.   The seam of the leather is around the front but I am certain it was like this during the war and this is not all that uncommon.   An added bonus is the presence of the original chinstrap.   The condition of the strap is commensurate with the liner leather.   The strap is in good overall condition with some normal dryness and wear.  The strap is full length and is maker marked.   The maker is in a cursive font but not quite legible.   The maker was based in Pinneberg, Germany.   The 2nd pattern Luftwaffe decal looks nice and rates at 95% or better.   The decal exhibits nice lacquer toning.   This German helmet is a Q64 indicating manufacture by the F.W. Quist firm in Esslingen, Germany.    The lot number is DN198.   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1940 Luftwaffe German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$950.00 Item #1643  Just Arrived

M1935 Luftwaffe Double Decal German Helmet 

This is a good solid M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German helmet.   This WWII Luftwaffe German helmet retains 80% or better of the original Luftwaffe Blue/Gray parade paint.   The exterior does exhibit normal wear and paint loss in the dome area.  The Split pin rivets are intact and are clearly original to the helmet.   This German helmet has the correct and original aluminum banded reinforced M1931 liner typically found on the 1938 & 1939 issued M1935 German helmets.   The band is dated 1938 and is a size 56.   The liner leather is in good overall condition.   The leather has a "40" stamped on the inside.   The helmet has a couple of unit stamps in the dome area along with the 1939 date.    The unit markings are just not legible.   The original chinstrap is present and is in fair condition.   The strap is fully intact but has a number of cracks and has one amateur repair.   The strap needs to be handled with care as it is fragile.   The 2nd Pattern Q type Luftwaffe decal with the nice thick border is in nice overall condition and rates at 95% with lacquer toning and crazing.   The National colors decal rates at 90% with lacquer toning and crazing commensurate with the Luftwaffe decal.   This German helmet is an ET64 indicating manufacture by the Eisenhuttenwerke firm in Thale, Germany.   The lot number is 3790.   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1935 Luftwaffe German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$1,295.00 Item #1619  Just Arrived 

M1935 Luftwaffe Double Decal German Helmet "Veteran Mail Home"

This is a really sharp M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German helmet.   This WWII Luftwaffe German helmet retains 95% or better of the original Luftwaffe Blue/Gray parade paint.   The Split pin rivets are intact and are clearly original to the helmet.   This German helmet has the correct and original aluminum banded reinforced M1931 liner typically found on the 1938 & 1939 issued M1935 German helmets.   The band is dated 1938 and is a size 56.   The liner leather is in nice condition.   The US Veteran wrote a note inside the leather to his son and it reads as follows, "To Bobby Jr. from your Dad, Traun, Austria, May 10, 1945".   The original drawstring is present in good condition.   The helmet has an acceptance stamp in the dome, indicating manufacture in 1938.  The original chinstrap is present and in nice supple condition.   The strap is fully intact and is maker marked Franz Brehme, Walsrode, 1938.   The strap has a cut in it but it doesn't go all the way through and does not weaken the strap.  The 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe decal is in nice overall condition and rates at 95% with damage to the right wingtip.   The National colors decal is super and rates right at 100% with nice lacquer toning and slight crazing.   The helmet is an EF64 indicating manufacture by the Emaillerwerke AG firm in Fulda, Germany.   The lot number is 40512.   This helmet comes out of Indiana from the family of the US Army Veteran that mailed this helmet home to his son.   I am trying to obtain the information about the Vet from the family.  As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1935 Luftwaffe German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

On Hold Item #1626  Just Arrived 

Luftwaffe Summer Flight Helmet 

This is a fabulous condition and scarce Luftwaffe Summer Flight German helmet.    This type of Summer Flight helmet was worn by the Luftwaffe bomber crews as well as fighter pilots.   The Tan Linen 5 piece fabric is in great condition.    The snaps, buckles, and all accessories are present and correct to the WWII period.   The interior has the correct rayon RBN stamped number.   The size is 57cm.   The summer Flight helmets are tough to find, especially in this condition.   As with all of my items, this WWII German Luftwaffe Flight helmet comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$275.00 Item#1394  

Waffen SS/Police/Civic German Helmets & Headgear

M1934 Edelstahl Luftschutz (Air Defense) German Helmet 

Here's a German helmet that you "Type" collectors & more advanced collectors will appreciate.    This is a more scarce type of the Luftschutz helmet as this one is found in an M1934 Edelstahl type German helmet.   This WWII German helmet is in super clean nice condition.   This German helmet retains around 99% of the original blue gray factory paint.   The helmet has a nice hand painted "37" on the side, most likely a unit number.   The "37" has yellowed slightly with age but otherwise looks super and is a great element to the helmet.  The helmet retains the original leather liner which is in nice solid condition.   The original dome pad is present and moves around which is fairly common.   The liner retains the original drawstring and is size stamped 56.   It appears that the Veteran wrote in when and where he picked up the helmet and it reads "Frankfurt, Germany, World War II, 1944".    Most likely the Vet wrote this during the later post war years.   The original drawstring is present.   The helmet retains the original chinstrap which is in good overall condition with some slight cracking.   The Luftschutz decal rates at 80% intact with most of the missing 20% on the right wing.   There are no visible maker markings inside the helmet.   Overall this is a great looking example of a fairly scarce type of Luftschutz WWII German helmets.   The helmet came out of a Raleigh, North Carolina Veteran Estate.   I am working to obtain the Veteran information.  As with all of my WWII German helmets,  this helmet comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

On Hold Item#1634  Just Arrived

M1942 Waffen SS Single Decal German Helmet  

This is good solid example of the M1942 Waffen SS German helmet.  This WW2 German helmet retains 80%  of the original dark green factory paint.   The exterior paint is missing in a fairly large spot on the back side.  This German helmet has the correct steel banded zinc galvanized M1931 liner.   The liner is a size 56.   The pigskin liner leather is in  good condition with the original drawstring present.   The original chinstrap is present and is maker marked Leon H. Beck, Nurmberg, 1942.   The strap is in fair to good condition with some typical dryness.   The EF type Runic SS decal rates at 35% and has all the characteristics you expect to see in period correct decals.   There is evidence of another decal underneath the paint on the left side.   I just cannot determine the type of decal that is peaking through.   It looks as if someone may have attempted to uncover the decal.  This Waffen SS German helmet is an EF64 with a lot number of 2400.   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1942 Waffen SS German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$1,750.00 Item #1555  

M1940 Double Decal Combat Field Police (Feld Polizei) German Helmet 

This is a nice clean M1940 Double Decal Combat Police German helmet.   This WWII German helmet retains 90% of the original factory dark green.   The exterior has some light surface rust on the back side.   The helmet retains the original steel banded M1931 liner.   The inner band appears to be date stamped 1944.  The liner leather is in nice condition and is made from pigskin.   The helmet retains the original chinstrap.   The chinstrap is in nice solid condition.  The strap is not maker marked but exhibits all the characteristics of an original strap.  The Bordered Police decal is in good condition and is 95% intact and exhibits typical wear from field use.   The Party Shield has been painted over.   The painted insignia is very old and could have been done as GI Art or perhaps by a kid in the early Post War period.   It is really hard to speculate.    This German helmet is a late War rear stamped Q helmet.   The helmet is a Q64 with a lot number of 371.  Overall, this WWII German helmet has a nice patina and is really clean.   As with all of my WWII German helmets,  this helmet comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$650.00 Item#1530  

M1935 Double Decal Combat Field Police (Feld Polizei) German Helmet 

This is a good solid M1935 Double Decal Combat Police German helmet.   This WWII German helmet retains 75% of the original factory dark green paint.   The exterior has quite a bit of paint loss and wear in the dome area as well as various areas.   The split pins are fully intact and are original to the helmet.  The original M31 aluminum reinforced liner band is date stamped 1938 and size stamped 57.   The liner is in pretty rough dry condition with a couple of tears.   The inner dome area has a nice Beschaffungsamt IV acceptance office dome stamp, also dated 1938.  The more desirable Un-bordered Police decal is in good condition and is 90% intact and exhibits nice lacquer toning.   The swastika appears to have been scratched out.   The Party decal looks good and rates close to 85% intact, also with nice lacquer toning.   The helmet is an NS64 indicating manufacture by the Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke facility in Schwerte, Germany with a lot number of D137.   Overall, this German helmet has a nice "been there, done that" look.   As with all of my WWII German helmets,  this helmet comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$795.00 Item#1583  

M1942 Double Decal Combat Field Police (Feld Polizei) German Helmet - Named & Veteran Bringback

This is a nice combat experienced M1942 Double Decal Combat Police German helmet.   This WWII German helmet retains 80% of the original factory dark green paint.   The exterior has some paint loss and some surface rust.   The split pins are fully intact and are original to the helmet.  The original M31 zinc galvanized steel liner is date stamped 1943 and size stamped 57.   The liner leather is good condition with normal wear.   The original drawstring is intact and in good condition.   The name of the soldier that wore this German helmet is written in the leather liner and reads "H. Brendecker".   The original pigskin chinstrap is present, however the buckle end of the strap is broken.   The long end of the strap is maker marked but it is just not legible.  The Bordered Police decal is in nice condition and is 93-94% intact and exhibits nice lacquer toning.   The Party decal looks great and rates close to 99% intact, also with nice lacquer toning.   The helmet is an EF64 indicating manufacture by the Emaillerwerke AG facility in Fulda, Germany with a lot number of 2514 in typical large font found on the EF helmets.   This helmet was brought back by a US Army Veteran and comes direct from the grandson of the Veteran.  As with all of my WWII German helmets,  this helmet comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

Sold Item#1623 

German Zoll Customs (Bergmütze) NCO/EM Field Cap 

This is an incredible and scarce German Zoll Customs Field cap.   The cap is made from wool and in very nice condition.   The brim is in nice condition as well.   The front button is made from Bakelite.   The flatwire insignia is beautiful!  The liner is quilted fabric and exhibits just light wear.   The cap is a nice size 57 1/2.   Overall a simply stunning & scarce cap.  As with all of my items, this scarce and beautiful visor cap comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$995.00 $850.00 Item#1612  New Price

Kriegsmarine Headgear

M1940 Kriegsmarine Single Decal German Helmet - Named

This is a nice representative M1940 SD Kriegsmarine German helmet.   This WW2 German Navy helmet retains about 80%  of the original dark green factory paint with typical wear on the dome area.   There are a couple of slight dings in the dome area.  The exterior of the helmet has a nice overall patina.   The helmet does have a sheen and it appears that it has received a lacquer overcoat at some point.  The Split pin rivets are fully intact and are original to the helmet.   This German helmet has the correct zinc galvanized steel banded M1931 liner.   The liner is a size 58 and is dated 1940.   The liner leather is in fair to good condition and the dome area has some slight surface rust.   The liner retains the original drawstring.   The ET type KM decal looks nice and it rates at 80% with honest wear and nice toning.   This German helmet is an ET66 with an early lot number of 240.   The name of the German soldier is painted in the inner skirt and it appears to read "Wärtsen".  As with all my WWII German helmets, this scarce M1940 Kriegsmarine German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$1,400.00 $1,200.00 Item #1425  New Price

M1940 Kriegsmarine Single Decal German Helmet - Named

This is a super clean M1940 SD Kriegsmarine German helmet.   This WW2 Kriegsmarine German helmet retains 95%  of the original field gray factory applied rough texture paint.    The Split pin rivets are fully intact and are original to the helmet.   This German helmet has the correct zinc galvanized steel banded M1931 liner.   The liner is a size 59.   The liner leather very nice supple condition.   The name of the German soldier "E. Mrosek" is nicely written in the liner leather.  The liner has a period correct drawstring.   The drawstring is thin in an area about two inches long.   The original chinstrap is present and is in good overall condition with some rust on the buckle.   The strap is maker marked "O. Reichel, Lengefeld, 43".  The Q type KM decal rates at 60% with beautiful toning.   I believe that the Veteran that brought this helmet back scraped off the swastika.    The decal is stable and is not flaking.   This German helmet is a desirable Q66 with a lot number of DN121.   As with all my WWII German helmets, this M1940 Kriegsmarine German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$995.00 Item #1457  

Other Headgear

M1916 German Helmet - Camouflaged WWI "Named"

This is a classic Original WWI M1916 Camouflaged German Helmet.   This WWI German helmet retains 85% or better of the original three color camouflaged pattern paint.   The paint colors appear to be brown, green, and ochre.   The pattern is correct as per the specifications of the period with the finger wide black lines separating the colors.   The camouflaged paint was hand brushed and looks great!   The liner is the correct three pad type and is in fair condition with typical dryness.  There are some tears and the original drawstring is present.   The Split pins are original to the helmet and match the exterior paint.   The inner skirt has a period size "66" nicely painted and also highlights the name and rank of the German soldier.   It appears to read, "Gefr. Loos".    Overall, just a great example of the WWI German Camouflaged helmet.   As with all my helmets, this M16 German helmet comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

$795.00 Item #1408  

M1916 WWI German Helmet 

The WWI German helmets have always been a favorite of mine.   Early during the WWI period the German soldiers were still using the leather helmets designed in 1867.   The helmets did not offer the type of protection needed during WWI.   The steel helmet was developed and issued during 1916.   This M1916 German helmet is in good solid condition.   The exterior retains around 60-70% of the original OD green paint.   The helmet does have a dent in the dome area.  The liner is present.  The leather is dry and is in fair condition.    Overall, just a great artifact from the Great War.  As with all my helmets, this M1916 WWI German helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

$475.00 Item #1539   

M1916 German Helmet - Camouflaged WWI "Named"

This is a good solid combat seasoned Original WWI M1916 Camouflaged German Helmet.   This WWI German helmet retains 75% or better of the original three color camouflaged pattern paint.   The paint colors appear to be black, and two shades of green.   The pattern is correct as per the specifications of the period with the finger wide black lines separating the colors.   The camouflaged paint was hand brushed.  The liner is the correct three pad type and is in rough condition with the front pad missing and one of the pads only hanging on by a string.  The inside of the helmet exhibits surface rust, most likely as a result of poor storage.   The inner dome is stamped R530.   The name of the German soldier is painted in the inner skirt in a subtle green color and it appears to read "Bong".    The Split pins are original to the helmet and match the exterior paint.    Overall, a good example of the WWI German Camouflaged helmet.   As with all my helmets, this M16 German helmet comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

$495.00 Item #1554  

WWII US M1 Front Seam Fixed Bale Combat Helmet 

This is a simply stunning WWII M1 Front Seam Fixed Bale American helmet.   The McCord steel shell retains close to 100%  of the original WWII dark green (cork) rough texture factory paint.   The steel shell is front seam, fixed bale and retains the machine sewn OD green straps with brass fittings.   The steel shell has a heat stamp number in the front inside brim of "262A" indicating manufacture of August 1942.  The liner shell is an uncommon Inland manufactured piece 1942-43.    The Inland Corporation manufactured liners from 1941 to mid 1943.   The correct Inland Trademark is stamped in the liner shell along with a "2".   The liner interior retains all the original khaki WWII vintage netting, nape, and leather sweatband.   The helmet does not have any naming, with the exception of the initials "CKW" in the sweatband.   The liner is appear to be in un-issued perfect condition.   The steel shell & the liner shell both have a Silver stenciled Lt. Colonel rank insignia.   The only question I have about the entire piece is when the Lt. Col. insignia was applied.   The insignia is in perfect condition on both pieces, but the helmet is also in perfect condition.  It is entirely possible that the insignia were applied during the WWII or could have easily been post war applied.   Overall, this is easily one of the best condition US M1 WWII helmets on the planet!  As with all my helmets, this M1 US helmet comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

$650.00 Item #1591  Just Arrived

Early WWII United States M17 Combat Helmet 

Here's one that you just don't see very often!   This is a nice looking early WWII M17 American helmet in solid overall condition.   The M17 was used during the early months of WWII until the M1 helmet was brought into use.  The helmet retains 90% or better of the original WWII rough texture olive drab factory paint.   There is evidence of some type of red insignia that was on the helmet before receiving a green over-paint.   The helmet still retains the original four tongue leather liner and dome pad.  The helmet features the machine sewn OD green straps with brass fittings which are typically found on the early WWII helmets.   The rim is stamped "H.V. C87".  Overall, just a great example of the Early WWII American helmet!  As with all my WWII helmets, this M17 US helmet comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

On Hold Item #1592  

Vietnam Era US M1C Paratrooper Combat Helmet 

The Vietnam Era American Combat helmets are becoming more collectable as time moves on.   This is a good solid M1C Rear Seam Swivel Bale US Paratrooper helmet.   The helmet retains 95% or better of the original green factory paint.   The helmet has a couple of slight dings on the dome.   The steel shell retains the original snap type canvas chinstrap.   The shell has a heat stamp number under the front brim which reads "I-8232".   The liner shell is not maker marked.   The liner shell has the original Vietnam Era paint but some of the paint has flaked off.   The webbing and interior components are all present.  The paratrooper type chinstrap is broken but is all there.   The leather sweatband is still present and in good overall condition.   As with all my helmets, this US M1C helmet comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

$175.00 Item #1649  Just Arrived

WWII Imperial Japanese Navy EM/NCO Side Cap 

Here's one for you fans of HBO's "Pacific" Mini-series.  The WWII Japanese Naval Landing side caps are tough to find.   This Japanese side cap is in mint un-issued condition.   The Naval Yellow Anchor insignia has the correct stitching and weave.    There are no visible maker markings on the inside of the cap.   Most likely a mid 1945 manufactured piece.   As with all my WWII items,  this WWII Japanese Naval side cap comes with my Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.

$395.00 Item #1652  Just Arrived

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Items will be shipped after the check clears for items paid with personal checks. 

Shipping will be handled on a quote basis.  Generally I use UPS, but USPS & FedEx shipping is available as well.   

International shipping is also on a quote by quote basis.  I will ship to any country that shipping is available.   Be advised that if you are in a banned country, the risk for customs seizure is yours.  I normally use USPS Priority Mail, but bear in mind that their tracking capabilities are limited.  For the best tracking and fastest transit time, I recommend United Parcel Service, International Door to Door Service.    

Please make checks and money orders payable as follows:

Dave Shirlin

35 Cyprus Creek Lane

Hendersonville NC 28791

USA  

Email:  helmet1944@bellsouth.net

Phone:  828-335-1944