WW1 German Camouflage Helmet Named With Research to A Soldier Reported Missing 1918

An impressive & informatively researched M17 camouflage helmet to an Infantry Feldwebel Leutnant who was reported as missing in 1918.
Helmet bears a three colour tan ochre, brown & forest green segmented pattern with black dividing lines that create a very effective camouflage pattern. Thick brush strokes are still very much evident to its entirety with all three of the liner pins total...  read more

Code: 13752

WW1 German Pioneer Reserve Felt Ersatz Pickelhaube of Prussia

Rare pioneer reserve pickelhaube of Prussia in grey felt of the Ersatz issues.
Pickelhaube has German silver fittings for Pioneer troops with gilt Reservist cross to front plate. Leather chinstrap has also its correct German silver buckles with both national & Prussian state cockades intact. Interior lining good with intact tongues & tightening lace intact.
Overall in excellent ...  read more

Code: 13741

WW1 German Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Of Baden

A fabulous ersatz felt pickelhaube for the State of Baden complete with original chinstrap cockades.
This piece is in early construction most likely from the late 1914 period with brass fittings such as spike , spike mount & front peak edging . As is well known these vary greatly in their manufacture this example having never been fitted with a rear spine . The front plate is impressive ...  read more

Code: 13722

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

An M17 German helmet shell in a most striking three colour camouflage scheme painted in multiple segments of tan ochre , forest green & brown around the whole helmet.
Probably one of the most striking camouflage helmets that I have yet come across the brush strokes & paint drips can be seen within the paint when closely examined . All of the segments have been divided carefully by hand ...  read more

Code: 13733

Rare Wurttemberg Ersatz Pickelhaube In Pressed Tin 1915

Scarce ersatz pressed tin pickelhaube of Wurttemberg in one piece pressed tin with Berlin maker markings & date 1915.
Made by the company Von der Heyden of Berlin these are often referred to as 'kit helmets' as the various component parts were made by the manufacturer then sent to various Army corps depots for assembly into complete helmets. Complete with both original cockades to each ...  read more

Code: 13729

WW1 French Zouve/Tirailleurs Adrian Helmet

An excellent WW1 M15 French Adrian helmet for African troops ( Armee D' Afrique ) worn with this mustard colour & crescent badge by Chausseurs d'Afrique, the Spahis , the Zouaves & the Tirailleurs . These troops were recruited from or stationed in French North Africa from 1830 & as such were part of the French Metropolitan army many of whom were sent to fight in France at the beginning of WW1.<...  read more

Code: 13610

French M1872/1874 Dragoon Helmet With Rare Pale Blue Issue Field Cover

A magnificent French Dragoon helmet of the M1872/1874 pattern with its rare field cover in blue for other ranks . These were in wear early 1915 by the troops of the French Dragoons who were in that early period engaged in reconnaissance , guarding the flanks & covering the infantry as well as liaison & escort.
The Dragoon helmet is identical to that worn by the Cuiraissiers with the min...  read more

Code: 13452

WW1 German M17 Three Tone Camouflage Helmet

A large sized WW1 German camouflage helmet complete with liner , cushion holders & two of its internal cushion pads.
This helmet has been painted in the classic three colour segmented paint scheme with each section seperated by a black dividing line. Tan ochre , forest green & dark brown have been handbrushed applied with the dividing lines carefully painted around each section at variou...  read more

Code: 13357

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

A WW1 German M17 helmet with handpainted three tone camouflage scheme showing the thick black dividing lines as per Ludendorffs 1918 directive.
A helmet that demonstrates well the segmenting of each colour it is uncommon to find an example where the black dividing lines of each segment are so thick & distinct. The classic colours of tan ochre , forest green & brown have been used with a...  read more

Code: 13308

1982 Falklands War Argentinian Camouflage Helmet With Goggles

A fantastic bringback Falklands helmet of the Argentinian Marines with heavily weathered & faded camouflage cover , rubber band & goggles.
As is generally well known the Argentinians used alot of American surplus materials this helmet being such an example with refurbishment to liner & high chinstrap bales. Camouflage cover has been purpose made & shows much weathering with imprinting o...  read more

Code: 13268