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WW2 M40 SE62 German Army Single Decal Helmet

Item H471: Exterior displays approx 85% of the factory paint. Surface oxidation evident but does not penetrate the surface. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal survived in much better condition. It rates approx 96%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap has approx 50% of the gray paint remaining. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 ET66 German Heer Tri-Color & Woodchip Camo

Item H440:  This helmet is from my personal collection. Only selling because I recently purchased a 1948 Harley-Davidson. It was indirectly Veteran sourced by myself out of Medford, Oregon back in March of 2009. Unfortunately there is no provenance. It is also published in Paul Martin’s book titled “The Camouflage Helmets of the Wehrmacht“. Exterior displays a tri-color pattern mixed with woodchips. Colors are green, tan and dark red mixed with woodchips and or sawdust to give it that rough texture. A very strong 98% of the camo remains. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. There are two buckles ends of the chinstrap on each bale. That’s exactly how the helmet was acquired. The buckles themselves are aluminum. Long portion of strap fully pliable. Partial name in white paint of the German soldier on the rear of flange and also initials on the left side. This is a very high grade helmet and only two others are known to exist in collections with the same color, pattern and texture.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 ckl64 German Waffen SS Single Decal Helmet

Item H472: Exterior displays approx 93% of the factory paint. Authentic and factory applied Runic decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 93%. The decal is correct for the ET/ckl make helmets. Leather liner fully pliable and although original is not original to the helmet. Drawstring in full length. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 90% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Late war RBNr manufacturer code on tip. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 SE64 German Army Camo Helmet

Item H466: Here we have an exceptional and very desirable camouflage helmet in the perfect size for sale. Exterior displays mostly a tan camo paint with a green and dark red paint on the rear of the helmet which are all standard pigment colors for a Normandy style camouflage. A very beautiful crazing can be seen in the paint throughout. Under the right airvent where a typical National color decal would be placed has been removed per an early war directive. The left side of the helmet has been painted very thick but it appears to be a Heer decal under the paint according to the tell tale signs. A small but unobtrusive impression on dome. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Correct and reinforced aluminum liner band dated 1940. Authentic drawstring appears to be in full length. Named in white paint on the rear of the flange to the German soldier Theißen = Theissen. The same name Theißen = Theissen is inscribed on the leather liner as well. Overall excellent condition. 

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q64 German Army/Heer Helmet

Item H468: This is the type of helmet every collector looks for. Just picked up Feb 7 from the Veteran’s Grandson in Pennsylvania. Vet’s name is Andrew Kmetz of the 313th Infantry from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Exterior of helmet displays moderate wear with approx 94% of the factory feldgrau paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 94+%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q64 German Heer DAK & Sand Camo Helmet

Item H441: This helmet is from my personal collection. Only selling because I recently purchased a 1948 Harley-Davidson. It was indirectly Veteran sourced by myself out of the Sparks, Maryland area back in November of 2010. Unfortunately there is no provenance. Exterior is a DAK/Afrika Korps tan camo with red sand from Tunisia mixed in to give it a rough texture. There is a red bleed through in certain areas from the sand. The red color in the sand was formed from a ferric oxide and only located in Northern Africa. A very strong 98% of the camo remains. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 95% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip are indiscernible. A very high grade, top shelf camo helmet that can not be upgraded. 

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 Q68 German Army Double Decal Helmet

Item H464:  Very large size in original and untouched excellent condition. Clear and crisp dome stamp with partial name paper tag of German soldier on rear of flange.

Price: SOLD


WW2 M40 ET68 German Luftwaffe Helmet

Item H463: Large size. Liner original to helmet. Split pins have not been tampered. Leather pliable. Chinstrap in full length and pliable. Excellent condition

Price: SOLD


WW2 M40 SE62 German Heer Helmet

Item H462: Excellent high grade condition. Exterior displays approx 98% of the factory rough texture feldgrau paint. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also comes in at approx 98%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. One of the air holes on the leather liner has not been completely punched through and just hanging on which also indicates minimal usage. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with also approx 98% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of chinstrap in complete length and fully pliable with manufacturer and 1940 date clearly on tip. This is a nearly unissued German Army helmet in fabulous condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q62 German Army Helmet

Item H461: Exterior displays very light wear with approx 97% of the factory feldgrau paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied “Bigfoot” decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 97%. Small bulge from the inside toward the outside caused by an unknown source. Split pin rivet fasteners original and ready to accept a replacement liner if the new owner wishes to do so. Despite the missing liner I would still rate this in excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 Q66 German Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H433: Exterior was originally issued with the smooth factory parade paint which can be clearly seen under the rough texture. The helmet was then period repainted with a rough texture to fit within the 1940 specs. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal is the earlier pre “Bigfoot” decal. The “Bigfoot” decal was introduced after the style you see below. An outline of the National tri-color decal is under the reissue paint. There is also some crazing in that area which would certainly indicate a decal under the paint. Liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Single ply aluminum liner band is manufacture and dated D.R.P. Schuberth Werke K.-G. Braunschweig 1937. Leather has 3 tabs broken from the tips. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on both of the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is aluminum. Long portion of strap is fragile and missing an inch or two from the tip. Overall a very hard helmet to find in this configuration and in very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 ET68 German Kriegsmarine Shipboard Helmet

Item H415: Here is a very rare and hard to find Kriegsmarine shipboard painted helmet with painted around decal and in a very large size. Most of these helmets are at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean. Entire exterior has been period overpainted by the sailor leaving the decal exposed. A certain amount of rust bleed through is clearly evident which was caused from prolonged exposure to the salt water elements. The authentic and factory applied KM adler decal exhibits the proper layering which almost gives it a 3D appearance. Toward the bottom of the decal are multiple semi circular pattern wear marks which I would consider are attributed from the helmet rocking back and forth inside of a cradle which held the helmets in place until needed. There may have been a rivet that caused the specific wear. (See attached period photo from ship). Liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Reinforced aluminum liner band manufacturer stamped Werner Zahn and dated 1939. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, relatively undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Only some slight chaffing to the leather. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place. Nicely named to German sailor in white paint on the rear of the flange. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


M42 EF64 German Waffen SS Helmet

Item 560: From my personal collection. Exterior factory paint approx 95%. Authentic and factory applied correct EF style decal commensurate with the overall wear. Super tight liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivets fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Lamb skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still retaining a brilliant creamy color. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M38 ET71 German Paratrooper Double Decal Helmet

Item H453: Extremely hard to find no matter what condition and in a very large size 71. Exterior displays very light to moderate wear with approx 95% of the factory paint remaining. Both authentic and factory applied decals commensurate with the overall wear. The Luftwaffe adler decal shows light scuffing in the torso area while still retaining much detail. National tri-color decal has a nice age toning color with minor surface abrasions evident. A 1939 quality control ink stamp is clearly visible on interior crown of helmet. This is a highly desirable helmet that does not become available too often. Even though the liner is missing I have to rate it a very good to excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M38 ET68 German Paratrooper DAK/Tropical Camo Helmet

Item H446: This fantastic helmet has been in my personal collection many years. The helmet came from Illinois but unfortunately has no Veteran provenance. It is an Afrika Korps/Tropical Fallschirmjäger helmet that has a rough texture base created from sand mixed with tan paint which encompasses 98% of the exterior of the helmet. In my honest opinion the chipping to the left and right side was caused by an unknown source. I come to that conclusion because the same exact chipping is evident on the front of the helmet. Liner system is 100% original to the helmet. Each of the four spanner bolts has 2 nuts attached that have never been tampered with. The grayish concussion pad still has some give to it. Leather liner 100% intact and fully pliable. Chinstrap harness 100% intact, fully pliable but has a small WWII period repair on one side. PRYM snap 100% correct. Very high grade helmet that does not become available too often. 

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 NS64 German Army Tropical Tan Camo Helmet

Item H436: Exterior displays moderate battlefield wear over the tan tropical camo paint which encompasses at least 93% of the helmet. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 93%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring is is place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 75% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and 1941 date on tip. Named in white paint on the rear of the flange to the German soldier Gefr. (Gefreiter) Jakobi. Gefreiter is equivalent to Corporal. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


M35 Q66 German Heer Double Decal Helmet

Item H409: 

SOLD


M35 Q64 German Luftwaffe Double Decal Helmet

Item H407:

SOLD


WWII M40 NS66 German Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H437: Description Coming Soon

Price: SOLD


WW2 M38 ET68 German Fallschirmjäger Single Decal Helmet

Item H438: Exterior displays only surface oxidation with approx 85% of the factory paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal perfectly visible and is commensurate with the overall wear. It too rates approx 85%. Liner fits snugly within the shell and is original to the helmet. Each of the four spanner bolts are complete with two nuts per bolt which securely fasten the shell and chinstrap harness together. Leather head liner does have a couple of mouse nips and is still pliable. Chinstrap harness does have a nip as well but otherwise complete. Correct Stocko snap in place. Black foam concussion pads all intact and seemingly soft. There are two pieces of string tied to the liner near the chinstrap harness which leads me to believe it may have had a net applied during the war. A real barn find from Ohio but has no Veteran provenance.

Price: SOLD


WW2 M40 NS64 German Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H434: Exterior displays very minimal wear with only storage abrasions evident. Approx 98% of the factory paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 98%. Super tight liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still exhibits a slightly creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on one of the tips. Very crisp and clear quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet. Buckle end of chinstrap is aluminum. Long portion of strap is fully pliable but missing an inch or two from the tip which was period cut down to accommodate the soldier. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WW2 M40 EF64 German Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H436: Exterior displays very minimal wear with only storage abrasions evident. Approx 98% of the factory paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 98%. Super tight liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still exhibits a slightly creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on both of the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 95% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 SE66 German Army/Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H432: Exterior displays very light wear with approx 96% of the factory paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 96%. Super tight fitting liner system is 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance which has been treated by a previous owner. Liner also features a splice at the 10 o’clock position and the less common 8 1/2 tabs. Drawstring in full length. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 95% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and 1941 date on tip. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 ET62 German Kriegsmarine Single Decal Helmet

Item H430: Here is another hard to find M35 helmet that was partially assembled to M40 specs. The original factory smooth parade paint can be seen under areas of the matte finish. Obviously assembled during the transition from M35 to M40. Single decal Kriegsmarine decal is the correct ET style which has that layered 3D effect. No National tri-color decal can be seen on the opposite side because it never had one. Liner band and rivets original to the helmet. Two rivets are dated 1939 and the third rivet dates 1940 which also distinguishes this helmet to be a single decal issued M35. The helmet also features a light quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 ET64 German Army/Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H428: Exterior displays approx 96% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal rates in better condition at approx 98+%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still retains a nice creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place. Very crisp and clear quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet. Chinstrap buckle is steel with approx 98% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and 1942 date on tip. Overall excellent condition.

Price:SOLD


WWII M42 ET64 German Army/Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H429: Exterior displays approx 98% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal rates at approx 95%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Pig skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still retains a nice creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length. Quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet. Chinstrap buckle is steel with approx 95% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip are indiscernible. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 hkp64 German Luftwaffe Helmet

Item H420: Exterior displays nearly 100% of its factory rough textured blaugrau (blue gray) paint. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal approx 98%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner still a nice creamy color but has become loose where it wraps around the liner band. Someone had placed cellophane tape around the circumference to keep the liner in place so it would not fall out. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on both of the tips. 

Price: SOLD


M18 ET64 Army/Heer Cutout Helmet

Item H417: Here is a MEGA rare helmet offered for the first time right here in this configuration. Exterior displays typical wear for this type of helmet. Some helmets of this caliber have seen very early battlefield wear. Some have only been seen in training photos. Very rare. The depot level issued Heer adler decal is approx 97% and retains a very golden hue. It may be mistaken as a Kriegsmarine but is 100% Heer. Super tight liner is 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Reinforced aluminum liner band stamped B&C Berlin 1939. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip. Despite its short comings with a few impressions on the rear it is still a very hard to find collectible helmet in overall very good condition.

Price:SOLD


WWII M42 NS62 German Luftwaffe Helmet

Item H414: Exterior displays almost zero wear with approx 99% of the factory schiefergrau (slate gray) paint remaining. Only very minor storage transfer abrasions evident. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal nearly 100%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Pig skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still exhibits a slightly creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on both of the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with nearly 100% of the gray paint intact. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip. Overall excellent top shelf condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 SE68 German Luftwaffe Double Decal Helmet

Item H411: Not too often size 68 helmets become available. Exterior displays very light wear with approx 97% of the blaugrau (blue gray) remaining. Authentic and factory applied decals in very good to excellent condition. Luftwaffe Adler decal rates approx 95% whereas the National tri-color decal rates approx 97%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still has a creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on both of the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is the correct early aluminum style. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip. On opposite end of chinstrap is stamped “LBA” which stands for Luftwaffe Bekleidungs Ampt. It is loosely translated to the Luftwaffe (Air Force) Clothing Depot. Only early and correct M35 helmets should exhibit such early chinstraps. The helmet is also named to the German soldier in black ink on the rear portion of the flange. Overall excellent condition for such a large and desirable size.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 ckl62 German Wehrmacht Wire Helmet

Item H410: Here is a very rare and authentic adapted wire helmet for foliage camouflage purposes. This specific helmet recently comes from Chattanooga,Tennessee without any Veteran Provenance unfortunately. The galvanized bailing wire exhibits tangible correlation between wire and shell. Very nice aging process or transfer so to speak. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still exhibits a slightly creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on both of the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 50% of the gray paint intact. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and late model code on tip. Overall excellent top shelf condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 SE64 German Army/Heer Double Decal Helmet

Item H416: Here is a very super high quality early helmet in high grade condition. Exterior almost perfect with approx 99% of the factory parade apple green paint remaining. Both authentic and factory applied decals nearly 100%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Single ply aluminum liner band manufacturer stamped and dated D.R.P. Schuberth-Werke K-G Braunschweig 1937. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still has a creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on both of the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is the correct early aluminum style. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and 1936 date on tip. Overall excellent top shelf condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII VZ32 Czech Re-Issue German Police Helmet

Item H403: Recently out of the “Woodwork” of Connecticut from the Veteran’s son. Photos will be included of the Veteran. This is a rather extremely hard to find VZ32 Czech helmet that has been Nazi era re-issued to the German police. Exterior does display some wear with approx 75% of the factory paint remaining. Both authentic and Nazi era applied decals commensurate with the overall wear and also rate approx 75%. All three liner pads intact, pliable and padding in each one. Original drawstring in place. Chinstrap is the typical Czech style. It is complete and fully pliable. Czech manufacturing stamp in black ink clearly visible. The helmet interior is also named several times to the soldier in pencil.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q66 German Army/Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H399: Exterior displays very minimal wear with only storage transfer marks evident. Approx 99% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and rates 99% high excellent condition. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Pig skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still has a creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is aluminum. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip is indiscernible. Initials of German soldier written in fountain pen ink on the buckle side of the liner above the chinstrap bale. Overall high excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 ET66 German Army/Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H397: Exterior displays very light wear with approx 97% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and rates 97% excellent condition. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still has a creamy appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 95% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip is indiscernible. Crisp and clear quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 ET66 German Army Single Decal Helmet

Item H396: Exterior displays light to moderate wear with approx 94% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and rates 94% as well. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Original drawstring is in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 50% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip. Name of German soldier written on a rearward leather tab. As found condition. There is still a mud wasp nest behind the liner. Overall very good condition. 

Price: SOLD


WW2 M40 SE64 German Army Subtle Camo Helmet

Item H394: Exterior displays light to moderate wear with approx 97% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) rough texture paint remaining. Very subtle camo brush strokes throughout. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 97%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on one of the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 98% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and 1941 date on tip. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q62 German Army/Heer Single decal Helmet

Item: H352 Exterior displays approx 98% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) factory paint with only minor storage transfer marks apparent. Authentic and factory applied decal has suffered minor lifting only centralized to the black area which is common for “Quist” helmets. Much detail still remains. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance which has been treated by a previous owner. This is NOT a surplus Norwegian liner. Drawstring in full length. Chinstrap buckle is aluminum. Long portion of strap has a break. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 ET64 German Luftwaffe Helmet

Item H391: This helmet comes with full Veteran provenance which was acquired from the son in Brunswick, Maine. Included is a brief background of Mr. Tims military service. Exterior displays light to moderate wear with approx 98% of the field applied olive drab green paint. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 98%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot in place and also features sealant still on one of the tips. Chinstrap has been modified. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q64 German Luftwaffe Helmet

Item H395:

Price: SOLD


M18 ET64 Ear Cut Out Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item H387: Here is a hard to find WWI Ear Cut Out helmet that has been reissued during WWII. Exterior displays approx 96% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. Authentic and depot applied Heer adler decal rates approx 93%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Authentic drawstring in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 50% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is pliable but has been period cut down to accommodate the soldier. There are also several names on the liner that have been crossed out. This is very typical among re issued helmets which this is. Overall very good condition. 

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 EF64 Army Single Decal Helmet

Item H386: Very High Quality 100% original hard to find M40 EF. 

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 EF66 German Army/Heer Single Decal Reissue Helmet

Item H375: Exterior displays the typical rough texture, matte depot repaint commonly associated with early M35 helmets. Many M35 helmets were repainted for combat use as the early factory paint had a glossy parade exterior. Depot repaint exhibits very little wear and rates approx 99%. Authentic and period depot applied Heer/Army adler decal rates approx 97%. No sign of a National tri-color decal on the opposite side. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable and has taken on a lightly darkened aged appearance. There is a splice in the liner at the 11 o’clock position. There are also 8 1/2 tabs which is unique among size 66 helmets. Original drawstring in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Overall excellent condition and high grade M35 re-issue.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 EF62 Waffen SS Single Decal Helmet

Item H362: Exterior displays very minimal wear with approx 96% of its factory feldgrau (field gray) paint intact. Only very slight amount of surface oxidation evident. Authentic and factory applied standard EF style decal commensurate with the overall wear and maybe rate slight better at 97%. This is the real deal late war Waffen SS helmet. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Chinstrap is steel. Long portion of strap is pliable but has been period cut down to accommodate the soldier. Overall excellent condition and excellent price!

This was sent to me by the Nephew of the Veteran that brought the helmet back from Europe…

It was brought back after WWII by my uncle, Colonel William Thomas Watson.  He served in France and Germany in the infantry.  While I don’t know a great deal about his military history, he did fight at the Battle of the Bulge.  During the battle, the radio with his group (I don’t know enough military jargon to know the technical name of the group a colonel would command) went out.  Due to the lack of radio, they did not get the order to retreat.  Because of this, at one point his unit was some number of mile behind the German Lines.   After the war he brought this, along with a German gas mask, a canteen, a few swords and pistols, and some other stuff to my father, who was his younger brother, as souvenirs.   My father, Charles Vernon Watson, was also a colonel, but he was with the marines in the pacific,  1st and then a founder of the 4th division. in the artillery.  When I was a kid my friends always wondered why my father WWII sword had a Swastika on it.  I don’t know the particulars of how he acquired the helmet, but it would have been during the actual war as he came home when the war ended and war not one of those who stayed around a long time after the war.  For most of the time since then it was in my parents and my home.  (Around 1957, after the movie The Vikings came out with Kirk Douglas, it briefly became a Viking helmet as I invaded England every afternoon after school, although it was really to heavy for me to wear well).  

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q64 German Luftwaffe Single Decal Helmet

Item: H350

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q66 German Army Single Decal Helmet

Item: H348 Exterior displays approx 97% of its original feldgrau (field gray) factory paint. Only storage abrasions and transfer marks evident. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal in just slightly better condition and rates approx 98%. This is a correct “Bigfoot” decal for the Quist manufacturer. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. The ends of the drawstring still have the sealant on the tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 97% of the gray paint intact. Long portion of the chinstrap has been by an inch or two to accommodate the soldier who wore it. It is fully pliable with a minor (half way) split that has been repaired. Overall excellent condition! 

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q68 German Luftwaffe Single Decal Helmet

Item: H336 Not too often seen large size 68 helmet. Exterior displays light wear with approx 98% of the factory schiefergrau (slate gray) paint remaining with only surface storage scuffs evident. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal visually has better eye appeal than what was taken with the camera which exaggerated the crazing. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Lamb skin leather liner fully pliable, relatively undamaged but for some light chaffing and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Leather liner also has 8 1/2 tabs which is typical for larger size helmets. Drawstring in place. Quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 ckl60 German Army/Heer Single Decal Helmet

Item: H332 Exterior displays light to moderate wear with approx 93% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. Authentic and period factory applied Heer adler survived in better condition and rates approx 97%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel. Long portion fully pliable and in its entire length. R.B. Nr code on tip. Quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M38 ET71 German Paratrooper/Fallschirmjäger Single Decal Helmet

Item: H279 This helmet is from my personal collection where it resided for roughly 10-12 years. Exterior displays nearly all of its feldgrau (field gray) factory paint which rates approx 98%. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal commensurate with the overall exterior wear and also rates approx a fantastic 98-99%. Liner system is the earlier white rubber pad style. One area has shrunk down most likely from being near a heat source. Leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Chinstrap harness fully intact with no damage. Snaps are Stocko stamped. Very hard to find Fallschirmjäger helmets with a rubber pad configuration. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 ET66 German Army/Heer Helmet

Item: H318 Exterior displays light wear with approx 97% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. The authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal is in excellent condition and rates approx 99%. Super tight fitting liner system original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact. Front right side rivet is missing a slotted washer which is not at all uncommon for a late war assembled helmet as I have seen this occurrence in the past. Pig skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still retaining a rich creamy color appearance. Drawstring is in its full length with original knot still in place and sealant on both tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 90% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is a little stiff. There is also a clean break roughly 3 inches from the tip. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 SE68 German Luftwaffe Helmet

Item: H319 Here is a very large size 68 helmet. These do not become available too often and are hard to find in such a large size. Exterior is in near perfect condition. Factory blaugrau (blue gray) paint rates approx 99%. The authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal is in superior condition and rates a solid 99%. Tight fitting liner system original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still retaining a rich creamy color appearance. Drawstring is in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is aluminum. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date stamp visible on tip. Overall excellent high quality condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 EF64 German Luftwaffe Helmet

Item: H320 Exterior displays very minor wear with only storage marks evident. Factory schiefergrau (slate gray) paint rates approx 98%. The authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal is in superior condition and rates a solid 99%. Tight fitting liner system original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and still retaining a rich creamy color appearance. Drawstring is in its full length with original knot still in place and sealant on both tips. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 90% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date stamp on tip is indiscernible. Overall excellent high quality condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M42 EF66 Waffen SS Helmet *Named On Flange*

Item: H289 Exterior displays moderate wear with approx 90% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied EF style Runic decal is correct for this type of Waffen SS helmet which is commensurate with the overall wear and also rates approx 90%. Tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring is in its full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of the chinstrap is steel. One side of the eyelet has broken free where the aluminum rivet is placed. It can be easily repaired with adhesive. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date stamp on tip is indiscernible. The unique aspect of this particular helmet is that it’s named in white paint to the German soldier Jos. Bach. Not too often do you find a Waffen SS helmet that is named in this fashion. There is also a possibility that the named can be researched through NARA which will drive the desirability through the roof. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WW2 M38 ET66 German Fallschirmjäger Single Decal Helmet

Item: H285 This helmet was just picked up today, August 6 from a garage in Queens, New York. Unfortunately no Veteran provenance provided. Complete and untouched German Paratrooper helmet in the same state it was found with cobwebs and dust throughout. Exterior displays light wear with approx 97-98% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal commensurate with the overall wear. Untouched liner system 100% original to the helmet as indicated by the slotted steel bolts. Black foam concussion pads have become firm with age which is typical. Leather liner complete and undamaged. Although dirty from dust it still exhibits a nice creamy color. Chinstrap harness complete and undamaged as well. Snaps are manufacturer stamped PRYM. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q66 German Waffen SS Single Decal Helmet

Item H295 Here is a very high grade Waffen SS helmet that would be a top shelf specimen for any collection. These do not become available too often in this condition. Exterior displays very light wear with approx 98% of its feldgrau paint remaining. Authentic and factory applied Runic decal is the correct “Q” style which is commensurate with the overall wear and also rates at approx 98% or better. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring is in its full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 95% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date stamp on tip is indiscernible. Named to the German soldier on the rear of the flange in white paint. There is also another name more toward the side in black paint. Overall condition is excellent. I do not think you will find one better in the current market.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 Q64 Double Decal Waffen SS Helmet

Item: H291 From my personal collection. Exterior factory paint approx 97%. Both Decals commensurate with overall wear and also approx 97%. Small impression to rear as seen in photos. Reinforced aluminum liner band stamped B&C Berlin 1938. Liner 100% original to the helmet. Rivets never tampered with and at least one shows a heavy verdigris. Liner fully intact and pliable with no damage. Original knot on the drawstring. Buckle on chinstrap aluminum. Long portion of strap pliable, and in full length. Also dated 1938. All components dated 1938. Named on rear of flange in white paint to soldier that can be researched.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 ET66 Kriegsmarine Single Decal Helmet

Item: H260 Exterior displays a period Depot hand brushed over re-issue. The Kriegsmarine decal has either been masked off or carefully painted around while the Tri-color decal has been meticulously removed given the 1940 regulations. The Navy decal permeates the correct 3-D style application. Liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Buckle end of the chinstrap is the correct aluminum. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip is indiscernible. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 SE64  German Army/Heer Double Decal Helmet

Item H288 Another one from my personal collection. Overall excellent condition. Exterior displays 98% of the factory feldgrau (field gray) paint. Both authentic and period applied decals commensurate. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Buckle end of the chinstrap is the correct aluminum. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and 1938 date on tip. Quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet dated 1939. Name of the German soldier written on the rear of the flange. Another high grade named helmet. These do not become available often.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q64 German Luftwaffe Single Decal Helmet

Item: H271 Exterior displays nearly 100% of its factory schiefergrau (slate gray) paint. Authentic and period applied Luftwaffe adler decal commensurate with the overall condition and rates at 100%. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring is in its full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with almost all of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer code and 1941 date on tip. Overall excellent condition and a very hard one to upgrade. Top shelf helmet.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 Q66 German Wehrmacht Tri-Color “Normandy” Camo Helmet

Item: H269 Very highly desirable and sought after camo helmet with great eye appeal. Collectors have coined this type of camo a “Normandy” tri-color pattern. Exterior displays the classic tri-color camo consisting of tan, green and brick red which encompasses nearly all of the outside of the helmet. No decal can be detected under the camo paint on the left side. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, relatively undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. A few stitches have become loose at the rear seam. There is the word “8 Komp” written on the side of the leather which obviously means 8 Kompanie. This is the unit of the German soldier. Another item that does not detract but is mentionable, the liner is devoid of the felt buffer between the leather and liner band. The retaining brads have not been disturbed at all as seen in the close up photos. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel. Long portion of strap is pliable and missing an inch or two from the tip. Excellent overall condition that is in a larger size.

Price: SOLD


WWII M40 NS64 German Army Camo Helmet

Item: H255 Out of the “Woodwork” from Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 ET62 German Luftwaffe Camo Helmet

Item: H251 Exterior displays a war time battlefield applied camo paint consisting of tan & green. Luftwaffe adler decal can be clearly seen on the left side. Traces of red can be seen under the camo paint on the right side which would indicate the tri-color National decal is still present. Slight impression front of brow that is not noticeable but mentionable. Super tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Sheep skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length. Name of the German soldier written in white paint on the rear of the flange. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD


WWII M35 ET64 German Waffen SS Double Decal Helmet

Item: H214 This is a totally untouched example and came out of the “Woodwork” from Massachusetts in May of 2009. Since I’m now keeping the M35 ET64 Waffen SS Helmet that was previously for sale, I decided to let this one go from my personal collection. Exterior displays moderate wear with approx 94% of the factory paint remaining. Both authentic and factory applied decals commensurate with the overall wear and in fantastic condition. Runic decal approx 96% while the Party decal rates just a smidgen less at 94%. Beautiful crazing to both decals clearly visible. Liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Reinforced aluminum liner band manufacturer stamped and dated Werner Zahn 1939. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and date on tip is visible but indiscernible. Quality control ink stamp visible on interior crown of helmet. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD

 

WW2 M35 ET64 German Waffen SS Helmet H214


WWII German Fallshirmjager 1st Pattern Splinter Camo Helmet Cover

Helmet not included. Cover Only. Size 68. From my personal collection! These are never available on the open market!. Very Rare! 

Price: SOLD

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M38 ET71 German Fallschirmjäger Camo Helmet

Item: H211 Exterior displays a tan and green camouflage with woodchips mixed in the paint. A ghosting of the Luftwaffe decal can be seen on the left side. Liner system original to the helmet with all four nuts to the spanner bolts untouched. Leather liner is pliable and complete but the stitching has become loose down the center. Only a portion of the chinstrap harness remains. The friction buckle has broken off but is included. Liner is also clearly named to the German Paratrooper on the leather. 

Price: SOLD

Paratrooper Camo H211


WWII M42 NS64 German Medic Helmet

Item: H198 Recently out of a 50+ year old collection from Duryea, Pennsylvania.

Price: SOLD

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WWII M40 EF64 German Army Single Decal Ex Whitewash Helmet

Item: H212 Here is an authentic period ex whitewash camo helmet. Most of what collectors call ex whitewash helmets are mistaken and improperly described. If there is a small white build up around the rivets or in low areas it is really just oxidation from the aluminum oxide mixed in the paint. What is offered here is a true ex whitewash. On the under side of the helmet a white paint can be clearly seen in the corner of the factory fold over as well. Authentic and factory applied Heer adler decal is approx 80%. Liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Goat skin leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is aluminum. Long portion of strap is in full length and pliable. Manufacturer and 1940 date visible on tip. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD

WW2 M40 EF64 German Army Whitewash Camo H212


WWII M40 Q62 German Luftwaffe Tri-Color Camo Helmet

[Item: H164] Here is a camo helmet termed a “One Looker”. Collectors have coined this tri-color pattern a “Normandy” style camo helmet. This is a completely untouched fine example.

Price: SOLD

WW2 M40 Q62 German Camo Helmets H164


WWII M38 ET71 German Fallschirmjäger (Paratrooper) Double Decal Helmet *MEGA RARE*

[Item: H160] Here is your opportunity to own a super rare M38 ET71 Double Decal Paratrooper helmet. These don’t become available on the market in any condition, that’s how rare they are. Try and find another for sale on the open market.

This particular helmet comes from the Veteran estate out of Wichita, Kansas. Any further Veteran info will be provided as it is gathered. Exterior of the helmet displays approx 75% of the factory paint. The Luftwaffe adler is only approx 25% while the National tri-color decal is approx 90%. The liner system is 100% original to the helmet. All four spanner bolts have both double nuts in place and exhibit a heavy patina as never being tampered with. The black foam/sponge concussion pads are fully intact with a plenty of give in them. They are not rock hard and completely dried out. The chinstrap harness is fully intact with only some loose stitching in areas which is not uncommon. Leather liner intact with no splits and inked stamped head size 59cm and shell size 71 cm. A helmet in top shelf condition in this configuration will fetch approx $30,000 or more. I am selling at a fraction of the price. Overall condition good+

Price: SOLD

WW2 M38 ET71 German Paratrooper Helmet H160


 WWII M42 HKP64 German Luftwaffe Whitewash Helmet

[Item: H152] “Woodwork” fresh from Summit, New Jersey. Comes from the granddaughter of a WWII US Navy Veteran. Exterior displays a whitewash that is clearly evident throughout. The whitewash is also seen as hand applied brush strokes on the inside circumference of the flange. It too can be seen on areas of the leather liner. The exterior shows very light wear with approx 95% of the factory paint seen under the whitewash. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal in excellent condition which is commensurate with the exterior and rates approx 95% as well. Very tight fitting liner system 100% original to the helmet. All three untouched split pin rivet fasteners intact and complete with all three slotted washers. Leather liner fully pliable, undamaged and has taken on a darkened aged appearance. Drawstring in full length with original knot still in place. Buckle end of chinstrap is steel with approx 97% of the gray paint remaining. Long portion of strap in its total length and fully pliable. Manufacturer stamp and date on tip reads, G. SINGER KLATTAU 1943. Overall excellent condition.

Price: SOLD

WWII M42 HKP64 German Luftwaffe Helmet H152


 WWII M38 ET68 German Fallschirmjäger Helmet

[Item: H122] Exterior displays approx 96% of the factory feldgrau paint. Authentic and factory applied Luftwaffe adler decal approx 96% as well. Liner system fastened with the early style steel spanner bolts. Each of the 4 bolts has 2 collared nuts affixed to them which are untouched (see attached photos). Black foam pads are stiff with slight give which is what you would want to see. Leather liner has darkened from age. It does not appear to have been treated with a protective coating by a previous owner. I believe it may have been pomade or similar hair wax worn by the soldier. Chinstrap harness is complete with no loose stitching. Overall very good condition.

Price: SOLD

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WWII M16 Austrian SS-VT Helmet

[Item: H85]

For sale is an excellent example of an Allgemeine-SS transitional helmet, circa 1935. This helmet is one of an evident batch of these which were contracted at the same time by the SS and outfitted in the same facility. They reflect the contract nature of SS acquisition at that time; parts liners, domed retaining rivets, assorted style chinstraps and thin quality satin black over field grey finishes. This shell is marked “EB”. This exact helmet is pictured in SS-Steel, pp 42-43. The decals are classic CA Pocher runic and party shields, showing a small amount of enamel retouch to the runes. Taken with the overall condition of this helmet, this retouch appears to be period done, as was often the case when helmets were being repeatedly polished and prepared for parade use, and decals would flake or diminish. The helmet bears the name “Huska” in the dome. A classic Allgemeine helmet in a known configuration. Price reflects the overall condition and rarity of this piece, and includes certificate of guarantee of authenticity.

Price: SOLD

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