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

WW2 German M40 Wire Camouflage 'Tunisia' Helmet Named To A Waffenmeister

A stunning WW2 German army helmet from the Tunisian campaign with tropical tan camouflage & baling wire applied to its exterior.
Recently acquired from a long standing helmet collection that we purchased this piece was originally a British soldier bring back from the Tunisian campaign of 1942/43 which surfaced some years ago. The tan yellow overpaint has darkened with age upon the helmet...  read more

Code: 13412

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

WW2 British Chief Air Raid Wardens Helmet 1939

A wonderful ''Timecapsule' piece of London Blitz history ! This WW2 Home Front Chief Wardens helmet has senior rank double black stripes with 'W' to front & back.
I offer this helmet completely uncleaned & as found with years of dirt & grime buildup over its white painted finish . This helmet shows wear & must have seen much devastation in the aftermath of the London bombing raids.
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Code: 13272

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

WW1 French USA Post Home Helmet To Phoenix, Arizona

Interesting M15 French Adrian helmet that has name & details of a US serviceman who has posted it back to a Phoenix address from 'D.ROBBINS ,USS Carola , Brest , France' in the WW2 period. Helmet has the flaming grenade of infantry , cavalry etc. Liner untouched & of multi construction seen as of 1916. Address sent to back in the USA is ' Mrs F.ROBBINS, 1307, N Central Avenue . Phoenix, Arizon...  read more

Code: 13217

WW1 German Camouflage Helmet Shell

A stunning WW1 German camouflage helmet shell with finger thick black dividing lines between each segment adhering to the Ludendorff directive of 1918 .
Helmet is handpainted in classic tan ochre , dark brown & light green with the definitive black dividing lines immediately apparent . Many variants of camouflage schemes , colours & thickness of the black lines exist with this piece hav...  read more

Code: 13109

WW1 French 'Special Artillery' Tankers Adrian Helmet

A rare WW1 Adrian helmet converted for use by Armoured Vehicle troops known as ' Special Artillery'.
When France first started using Armoured vehicles in the latter WW1 period they acknowledged that a steel helmet would be required by the crews if engaged in combat outside the tank. A specific helmet did not actually enter service until 1919 however tank units were already making modifi...  read more

Code: 13106

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet

An excellent large sized WW1 German helmet displaying the classic three colour camouflage scheme of tan ochre, dark brown & green.
All colour segments are edged with thick black dividing lines as per Ludendorffs orders , this making a very effective pattern for the trench wear of WW1. A small shrapnel hole can be seen in the top of the helmet having entered from the top & gone down into...  read more

Code: 13103