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SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 03/10) **ORIGINAL**WW2 Nazi German Double Decal M35 Infantry Combat Helmet By ‘ET’ (Eisenhutten-Thale) With Original M31 Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22839 - 22839
This is an excellent, original WW2 era Nazi German M35 combat helmet. The helmet retains its original olive green paint finish. It has no dents and all rivets/ pins and steel chin strap bales are correctly in place. The inner skirt of the helmet is manufacturer stamped ‘ET’ (Eisenhutten-Thale) together with size ‘62’ and lot number which looks like ‘3826’ (see page 142 of The History Of The German Steel helmet 1916-1945 by Baer). The inner rim also has period white painted name ‘Gefr Schroder’ (no doubt the name of the German Soldier issued with this helmet’. The left side of the helmet features its original Silver (Heer) Nazi Eagle with Swastika on a black shield background decal. The right has the German Reich’s black, white and red shield. Both decals have excellent colouring with just light surface scuffing to be expected with age and service use. The helmet is complete with original undamaged M31 leather liner with draw string. The liner has even field / combat wear. The helmet has its original leather chin strap with buckle. There are no visible maker or date marks on the liner or chin strap. All leather and stitching are intact. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22839
£0.00

WW1 Era French Model 1882 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet By G. Helbronner With Ostrich Feather Plume & Horse Hair Mane. Sn 9970 - 9970
An excellent original WW1 Era French Model 1882 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet. The helmet has a white metal skull, brass peak binding, ear to ear wreath with grenade to the centre. The white metal of the skull has some tarnishing to small areas consistent with age. It has leather backed brass scales chin strap and large bosses. The rear of the helmet is marked by the manufacturer 'G. Helbronner' together with number '59' and small ' Star with letter C'. It has a superb Medusa head finial and removable red Ostrich feather plume to the left side. It also has a plaited black horse hair falling mane. The helmet is complete with cloth liner which is undamaged and has just the service wear to be expected. It is approx UK size 6 ½. The price for this impressive helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 9970
£1,195.00

Late 1800's Third Republic Era French Model 1876 Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet by Alexis Godillot (1816-1893) With Plumes & Horse Hair Mane. Sn 17563 - 17563
An original Model 1876, France, Third Republic, Cuirassier Cavalry Regiment Helmet produced by Alexis Godillot (1816-1893). The helmet has a black painted metal skull, a brass peak binding, ear to ear wreath with ignited grenade to the centre. The skull has no dents. It has a leather backed scales chin strap with buckle and ornate bosses. It has a superb Medusa head finial with 'shaving brush' plume in its original brass holder and removable red ostrich feather plume to the left side. The helmet has a plaited red horsehair falling mane. The inner rear of the helmet is stamped by the maker 'Alexi Godillot' and with faint numbers which appear to be '15 6 74 9'. The helmet has its original leather sweatband liner which has some service wear. It is approx UK size 6. The price for this impressive helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 17563
£1,450.00

Victorian Era, British Fire Brigade, Brass Fireman’s Merryweather Helmet and Liner. Sn 22687 - 22687
This is an excellent Victorian era brass Fireman's Merryweather helmet and liner. Merryweather helmets were used by British fire brigades from the Victorian era into the early 1900’s. These helmets were modelled on the helmets of the Sapeurs-pompiers which Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw had seen on a visit to Paris and introduced to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in London in 1868, replacing a black leather helmet. The design was widely copied by other British and British Empire fire services. These helmets were made of brass. This brass Merryweather helmet has just a few very small, light, dents only visible on close inspection & is complete with its original leather backed brass link chin strap, high combe with embossed dragon design sides and leather liner. The front has a crossed fire axes and hose badge. The chin strap is secured with two rotating brass rosettes, one either side. The helmet is approx. UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22687
£795.00

Early 20th Century Austrian Markt Sankt Florian City Fireman’s Steel Helmet with Chromed Cross Top, State Helmet Plate, Original Chinstrap & Liner. Sn 20426. - 20426
An excellent, original early 20th Century Austrian Fireman’s Helmet. The helmet has a black painted steel shell and large chromed top cross piece. The left and right sides of the helmet have ventilation holes. The front is mounted with original enamelled state helmet plate with banner ‘Markt St Florian’ (Markt Sankt Florian is a City in Upper Austria) on a chromed field of oak leaves. It has its original leather chinstrap with buckle and original leather liner with padded crown. The helmet has no dents, and the original black paint finish has just minor service wear. The helmet is approx UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20426
£325.00

Korean War 1953 British 3rd Pattern Paratroopers Airborne Jump Helmet by E.B. With Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 15593 - 15593
This is an excellent, complete, original Korean War 1953 dated 3rd Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet (see pages 152 & 153 of British Airborne Headdress by Fischer & Lock). 3rd pattern Jump Helmets were manufactured from 1943 and featured a manganese steel shell with webbing liner & leather chin cup. They 1st saw action on June 6th 1944 for the Normandy Invasion and later saw service in the Korean war. This helmet has just one shallow dent (1” diameter) which can be seen in image 3. Its original green paint has just the scuffs to be expected with age and service use. It has the correct webbing liner & chinstrap with leather cup. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1953' together with manufacturer's mark 'E.B' & size '7 1/8'. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15593
£445.00

WWII Home Front Police Tommy Helmet. HE 856. - HE 856
An original British Policeman's helmet dating from the Second World War. This pattern of helmet was issued to policemen and special constables throughout the Second World War. This example is a standard British MKII steel helmet shell which is painted in the correct deep blue colour used for police helmets. The liner is held into the helmet with an original mid war period small dome head bolt and hex nut which look to be original to the helmet. It retains most of its original police blue painted finish inside and out and is stencilled in white to the front POLICE. The helmet is complete with its original liner and original spring canvas chin strap. The price includes UK delivery. HE 856.
£175.00

*Excellent* Inter War/WWII Irish Guards Other Ranks Cap and Badge. 22553:14. - 22553:14
The Irish Guards were formed on 1 April 1900 by order of Queen Victoria to commemorate the Irishmen who fought in the Second Boer War for the British Empire. In 1919-20, the unit was caught up in the troubles over the partition and independence of Ireland. Some of its personnel were accused of supplying weapons and equipment to Irish Republican forces. During the rest of the inter-war years, the regiment deployed to Turkey, Gibraltar, Egypt and Palestine. During the Second World War, the regiment fought in Norway, France, North Africa, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The regiment first saw combat during the Norwegian Campaign. Following a challenging sea voyage to Norway, the 1st Battalion arrived in May 1940 and fought for two days at the town of Pothus before they were forced to retreat. The Irish Guards conducted a fighting withdrawal and served as the Allied rearguard. The cap is in excellent order with strap, badge and buttons all intact. The inner is unmarked and approximately size 7. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:14.
£275.00

**RARE**WW1 1918 British WD King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Other Ranks Peaked ‘Denim’ Trench Service Cap With Regimental Cap Badge. Sn 22553:13 - 22553:13
The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) was an infantry regiment of the line of the British Army. It served under various titles from 1680 to 1959. Its lineage is continued today by the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. The Regiment served with distinction in all major conflicts involving British Armed Forces. This is a rare to find WW1 dated other Ranks Denim trench service cap with brass Kings Own cap badge in very good condition. It is clean with no mothing. It has the correct thin leather chin strap secured by 2 embossed general service brass buttons and ringed vent holes at either side. The lining is ink stamped with WD marks and size 6 7/8 together with what looks like 1918 date. The cap is mounted with its original brass King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) cap badge with correct rear mounting bar. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:13 (soft headgear box 2)
£475.00

*Very Good Condition* Mk.II British WWII Air Raid Wardens Steel Tommy Helmet. 22553:12. - 22553:12
This is a British WWII Air Raid Wardens steel tommy helmet. ARP service personnel were issued with Mk. II British helmets. These were often not made to the same level as issued to soldiers to reduce costs. These helmets, which had less resistance to ballistic impact. Depending on the role of the person the helmet would be marked with a letter or letters to easily allow others to ascertain their role at an incident. W for wardens (some warden/fire guards had W/FG). Rank within the warden service was denoted by a white helmet and black bands. R for rescue services (later HR and LR were used for heavy and light rescue parties) RP for repair parties-FAP for first aid parties and first aid posts-A for-ambulance drivers-M for messenger/runner. The helmet retains most of its original black painted finish both to the outside and inside of the helmet. The helmet has a white W painted to the front indicating a Warden role. The helmet is complete with its original liner and original spring tensioned webbing chin strap which are all in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:12.
£175.00
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