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American Drill Instructors Hat/Campaign Hat. Sn 20423. - Sn 20423
A campaign hat (also Stetson, drill instructor hat, drill sergeant hat, round brown, ranger hat, sergeant hat, Scouts hat, Smokey Bear hat, lemon squeezer) is a broad-brimmed felt hat with a high crown pinched at the four corners.The hat worn by male United States Army drill Instructors is olive drab in colour (often referred to as ‘the lemon squeezer’ because of its shape), however, it was originally beige in colour but in 1983 the colour was changed to green with the style remaining unchanged. This example is in good overall condition with slight scuffing to the upper brim. The leather inner brim lining is loose in parts but nothing major. The chin strap and buckle are in good condition. Size 7/8. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20423.
£95.00

**SCARCE**WW2 Era British Home Front, Manchester University ARP 'Tommy Helmet'. Sn 20439 - 20439
In late autumn 1940, the Blitz spread beyond London to Britain's other major towns and cities. Many were the locations of major war industries. However, it was often their compact commercial centres and residential areas including Educational premises that were most badly affected by air raids. Manchester, in the north-west of England, was hit by two nights of air raids in December 1940. These are often referred to as the 'Christmas Blitz'. As a result of these raids, an estimated 684 people died and more than 2,000 were injured.During WW2 large factories and Educational Premises in Britain maintained their own Air Raid Precautions (ARP) units and issued their staff with Tommy helmets to protect them in the event of German air raids. This is an excellent complete, original, WW2, steel 'Tommy' helmet, manufactured staff working at the historic Manchester University. The helmet has original green paint and no dents. The front has the colourful heraldic arms of Manchester University (illustrated). It is approx UK size 7. There are no date or manufacturer stamps visible on the inner rim of the helmet but they may be present under the paint. It has its original oil cloth liner and sprung webbing chinstrap all of which are completely intact and in excellent condition. This is a scarce WW2 dated Home Front helmet with connection to a famous University. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20439
£295.00

18th / 19th Century Persian Kulah Khud Spiked Iron Helmet With Hinged, Removable Nose / Face Guard & Chain Mail Protective Skirt. Sn 20420 - 20420
These Persian helmets were worn throughout the 17th century & 19th centuries. Examples of these helmets similar in form to our 19th century piece are illustrated on page 398 of ‘A Glossary Of Arms & Armour ‘ by Stone. The bowl shaped helmet has riveted scalloped strengthening bars to the skull & rim. It has the typical spiked top and 2 plume holders. Our example has a hinged holder for removable nose / face guard (see page 399 of Stone’s book). The bowl has no dents. The helmet has been cleaned at some point in its life by a previous owner. The helmet has its original chain mail guard protecting the face and is correctly longer at the back to protect the neck. It is approx. UK size 6 ½. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20420
£895.00

WW2 1944 British Army British Motor Bodies (BMB) Motorcycle Dispatch Rider’s Steel Helmet With Liner & Leather Chin Strap. HE 338 - HE 338
This is an excellent original WW2 1944 dated British Army motorcycle dispatch rider’s helmet (a contemporary image of a British Army dispatch rider is illustrated in image 1). This helmet has one small dent which can be seen in the images and is consistent with service use. The helmet is complete with webbing liner & padded leather sweatband, vented ear flaps, chin strap with buckle, press stud and rear laced head piece. The helmet has its original olive green paint. The leather sweatband is crisply date stamped '1944' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' (British Motor Bodies) and size ' 6 3/4'. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this WW2 dated dispatch rider’s helmet includes UK delivery. HE 338
£295.00

Original WII, C 1943, Type A-10A, U.S. Army Air Force, Summer Flying Helmet. Sn 6286. - Sn 6286
The US Air Corps became the US Army Air Force (USAAF) in June 1941. Most early flight helmets used R-14 radio receivers while the helmets post 1943 used ANB-H-1 receivers which fitted perfectly into Harvard design ear cushions. This is a good condition A-10A summer flight helmet with Harvard design ear cups and Audiosears, ANB-H-1 receivers installed. The radio receivers on this summer helmet are both present, intact and stamped by the manufacturer ' AUDIOSEARS CORPS, RECEIVER, AMB-H-1'. The Cloth helmet and all press studs and straps of the helmet are in great condition and the helmet is clearly stamped above the left side ear cushion 'Army Air Forces' beneath a circular logo containing the 'Star with Eagle wings'. The receivers are fitted into the Harvard design ear cushions. The ear cushions are stamped 'front' below a small encircled 'T' towards the front of the earpiece. Inside the helmet a great condition label is present bearing the manufacturers' details ' Type A-10A, Spec No. 3230-A, Medium, AAF Stock No. 8300-416600, P.O. NO ( 33038) 45-9266-AF, BATES SHOE CO. (illustrated). Price includes UK delivery. Sn 6286.
£165.00

Rare, Korean War Era Chinese Officer's Service Cap With Contemporary Political Paper Pamphlet. Sn 9282 - Sn 9282
This is a rare, original, Korean War Era Chinese Officer's Service Cap Made of khaki canvas. It has a small peak with brow strap. It has alloy ring ventilation holes on it's left and right sides. The front of the cap is emblazoned with the iconic Chinese Communist 'Red Star' in red ink with stitched edging. It's original sweatband is made of blue & white vinyl material with oriental geometric designs. The cap is a small UK size 5 ½ (approx). All material and stitching are clean and intact. The cap is accompanied by an original contemporary Political Pamphlet. The Pamphlet with some loose pages is clean and contains many pages of Chinese script. The front cover of the pamphlet bears the 'Red Star' Price for this original, hard to find, Korean War Chinese Officer's cap with original Political Pamphlet includes UK delivery. Sn 9282.
£225.00

WWII Factory Watchers Helmet. Sn 2728. - Sn 2728
A British WWII black helmet of a Warden of a wartime factory (To combat incendiaries, people were encouraged to volunteer as fire-watchers and to draw up rotas with their neighbours. Air raid wardens issued stirrup pumps and trained people how to use them. Factories and other work places also needed fire-watchers, and at the end of 1940, fire-watching duty became compulsory) . It has a transfer of "KH" in blue and outlined in white on a red and gold arrow. The helmet is stamped inside, "P & L, 1940, M.S." and has the name, "SULLY" painted inside. Inside it has a "VERO" made size 7 liner dated 1939. Webbing chin strap. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 2728.
£175.00

*Rare* WWII Factory Watchers Steel Helmet - 2730 - Sn 2730
A very rare WWII Factory Air raid watchers steel helmet of the Battery Symblem factory (To combat incendiaries, people were encouraged to volunteer as fire-watchers and to draw up rotas with their neighbours. Air raid wardens issued stirrup pumps and trained people how to use them. Factories and other work places also needed fire-watchers, and at the end of 1940, fire-watching duty became compulsory). Original grey paint with original blue and white transfer to the front. the shell is stamped, "J.S.S." inside and the Wardens no. "472" painted on it. The liner is unmarked and it has a webbing chin strap. In excellent condition. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 2730.
£175.00

**Un-Issued Condition**1980’s –Mid 2000’s US Army & United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Forces Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) Kevlar Combat Helmet By Devils Lake Sioux Mfg (USA) With Camouflage Cover & UN Issue Baseball Type Blue Cap. HE 3 - HE 337
The Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops (PASGT) is a combat helmet used by the United States military from the early 1980s until the mid-2000s, This is an original US Army / UN peacekeeping set found together both in clean un-issued condition. The PASGT Kevlar Combat Helmet with liner & chin strap has no damage. The helmet comes with its original removable cloth camo cover. The inside of the helmet has stores codes and manufacturer detail (all illustrated). The helmet is approx. UK size 8. The UN issue cloth cap is mounted with embroidered UN badge. The blue cloth cap has no damage or mothing. It is one size fits all with adjustable plastic band to the rear. The price includes UK delivery. HE 337
£245.00

1956 Dated Suez Crisis Era British Paratroopers Jump Helmet By CCL With Liner, Chin Strap & Camouflage Netting Cover. Sn 20171 - 20171
This is an excellent original Suez Crisis Era 1956 dated British Paratroopers Jump Helmet with webbing liner & leather chin cup. This helmet has no dents and is complete with correct liner, chinstrap and has all of its original olive green paint. The leather sweatband is crisply date stamped '1956' together with manufacturer's mark 'CCL' and size '7 1/4'. The sweatband also has contemporary ink hand written name ‘Taff Williams 8th Bty’ no doubt the Para who was issued with this helmet. The helmet is complete with its original camo netting cover which has its original draw string. As can be seen in the images the cover has some service wear but is functional. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20171
£595.00
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