Rare WW2 Czechoslovakian VZ25 Helmet

A rare example of the Czech VZ25 helmet which was manufactured from 1928 & used into the 1940s .
This pattern of helmet replaced the Adrian hemet used in WW1 & the VZ20 which came after it in the immediate post WW1 period. This VZ25 ( sometimes referred to as the VZ28) was a modified version of its era with a different shape & modified liner system. After this came the Vz30 then the more...  read more

Code: 15470

WW1 German Prussian Guard /Landsgendarmerie Pickelhaube

An interesting and long serving Pickelhaube being a pre war ,high quality issued helmet well marked to the 134R , this being a Saxon unit . The helmet has been depot reworked and fitted with The Guard Eagle/ Stern . This badge refitment clearly has been done officially, as a whole new set of badge dimension holes and brass eyelet and washers have been applied ( please see interior image ) This...  read more

Code: 15277

WW1 German Circular Swirl Camouflage M17 Helmet

A fantastic circular swirl pattern German camouflage helmet complete with original chinstrap & soldiers name to metal liner band.
This helmet has a classic ad hoc camouflage scheme to its exterior in thick dark green & brown circles with black border lines. Painted over its factory green paint the camouflage effect is still effective & colours still distinctive. Natural age can be seen ...  read more

Code: 15446

WW1 German 'Baden' Ersatz Pickelhaube

A rare bringback ersatz pickelhaube of Baden with beautifully age tarnished brass fittings & original chinstrap & cockades.
This pickelhaube is of the pressed cork & felt ersatz issue seen at of the end of 1914 as a stopgap measure to supply the massively expanding German army. Totally untouched it may be observed that the golden Baden cockade is , officially speaking , on the wrong sid...  read more

Code: 14180

WW1 French Medical Adrian Helmet In Mint Condition

A rare French M15 Adrian helmet for medical personnel in near mint condition & in a very large size.
Totally untouched , this helmet displays the distinctive medical insignia to front of Caduceus with the serpent of Epidaurus encircling the mirror of prudence . This is flanked by the letters 'RF' & surrounded by a laurel & oakleaves in its entirety. This insignia was adopted in August 1...  read more

Code: 15449

WW1 British Tank ( Splatter ) Mask With Remains Of Fitting Label

Probably the best 'named' example of the iconic WW1 British Tank Crew "Splatter " mask that I have ever had showing no wear & still with remains of its 'adjustment' instruction card still tied onto it with the original string. This label gave information on how to fit the tying tapes to your head correctly. The name 'POLLEY' has been written across the front of the leather facepiece lending it...  read more

Code: 15434

WW1 French Souvenir Adrian Helmet - Named To Sergeant Major 37th Infantry Regiment

A very good & totally researchable M15 Adrian helmet with brass 'SOUVENIR DE LA GRANDE GUERRE' plaque mounted onto its front brim named to a Sergeant Major Beaupre of the 37th Infantry Regiment.
Helmets of demobilised officers & other ranks were officially decorated with the brass 'Soldat De La Grande Guerre 1914 - 1918' (Soldier Of The Great War 1914-1918) souvenir plaques as of 16th ...  read more

Code: 15380

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet with Chinstrap

A 100% original WW1 German M16 steel helmet with the classic three colour camouflage finish as marked out in the directive of 7/7/18 .
Helmet has been camouflaged with heavy brush strokes & finger think black dividing lines ( As per Ludendorff Order of 1918) this can be examined in the closeup images where the naturally aged patina of the WW1 era paint can be clearly discerned. A soldie...  read more

Code: 15290

WW1 French 'Textbook' Mustard Coloured Zouve Adrian Helmet

An untouched example of a rare & 'true' mustard khaki painted "Armee D'Afrique" M15 Adrian steel helmet . This helmet started life as a factory horizon blue version that was overpainted in mustard from late 1915 when the army of Africa, who were fighting in the trenches of the western front , swapped their often exotic uniforms for the more practical Mustard / khaki . The first helmet worn by ...  read more

Code: 15308

WW1 French Hussars Adrian Steel Helmet

A totally untouched Adrian helmet that has an 'always been there' cavalry chinstrap fitted denoting wear by such a unit.
Helmet is a standard M15 Adrian helmet of early issue with grenade badge as worn by both Infantry and also cavalry troops. Helmet is unique having had the chain chinstrap of brass links period fitted . This chinstrap was from a shako only worn by a few mounted Fren...  read more

Code: 15310