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WW1 British Made Brodie Combat Helmet By M/247 (J & J Maxfield & Sons Ltd Sheffield 1916 –1918) Supplied To U.S Army Expeditionary Forces (U.S Designation the Model 1917 Trench Combat Helmet) With A.J. Bates Webster Mass (Massachusetts USA) Liner. 21863. - 21863
The Brodie helmet is a steel combat helmet designed and patented in London in 1915 by John Leopold Brodie. A modified form of it became the M1917 Helmet in the U.S.A. American troops were issued with M1917 helmets to deploy in France late in 1917. The United States government initially purchased some 400,000 helmets from Britain. From January 1918 the U.S. Army began to use helmets manufactured in the U.S. This is an original, WW1 British made Brodie combat Helmet provided to the US Army for WW1 use. It has its original textured olive paint which has some surface wear consistent with age and service use. The skull has an original painted blue band most likely a formation marking. It has its correct small copper rivet at the crown and chinstrap bales attached with split pins. It is fitted with its original black oilcloth liner with A.J. Bates Webster Mass (Massachusetts USA) Ink Stamped Oil Cloth Sweat Band, Net Liner & Leather Chin Strap with buckle (illustrated). The underside rim of the helmet is stamped by the British manufacturer ‘M (J & J Maxfield & Sons Ltd Sheffield 1916 – 1918) / 247 (batch number)’. The helmet is approx. UK size 6. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21863.
£375.00

Early 19th Century French Pompiers Fire Fighter’s Brass Helmet With Original Black Painted Skull, Ignited Grenade Helmet Plate, Link Chin Strap & Leather Liner. Sn 22306 - 22306
An excellent, original, 19th Century French Fire Officer’s Helmet. The helmet has the early type large brass shell & large central Ignited grenade helmet plate. It has a leather backed brass link chin strap with buckle, large rosette bosses and a large brass combe with ignited grenade front piece. The brass skull retains all of its original black paint. The helmet has its original 7 tongue leather liner & is approx UK size 6. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22306
£395.00

**RESERVED**RESERVED** **ORNATE**Early 19th Century French Pompiers Fire Fighter Officer’s Brass Helmet With Red & White Feather Plume. HE 853 - HE 853
An excellent, original and very ornate 19th Century French Fire Officer’s Helmet. The helmet has the early type large brass shell & large central Ignited grenade helmet plate. It has a leather backed brass link chin strap with buckle, large Lion’s head rosette bosses and a large white metal combe with foliate decoration, mounted with stiff brush top. The front of the combe has a large white metal Gorgon’s head. The plume socket to the side has its original removable red & white feathered plume. The helmet has its original 8 tongue leather liner & is approx UK size 7. The price for this ornate piece includes UK delivery. HE 853
£0.00

*Original* Pre- Nazi German Hamburg City Police Shako N 409. - N 409
After the First World War, riots and civil disorder caused the reinforcement of the police with soldiers and militia. After the period of the German Revolution of 1918–1919 the Hamburg Police had a Sicherheitspolizei (protection or security police) and an Ordnungspolizei (order police). The Order Police were stationed in barracks. In 1920, during the Kapp Putsch the police, especially the leading officers, showed itself as unreliable. After several administrative changes the Sicherheitspolizei was dissolved and replaced by the Order Police. As of 1932 the police consisted of 21 units, with 2,100 men. In 1933, there were 5,500 men, including the criminal investigation units and the administration. An excellent example of a pre–Nazi German Police Shako (A shako is a tall, cylindrical military cap, usually with a visor, and sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with an ornamental plate or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise; and often has a feather, hackle, or pompom attached at the top) with black municipal leather fittings. Black leather body with state cockade and thick alloy, Hamburg City Police helmet plate with rear screw fittings. Complete with leather chinstrap and original brown leather liner. The helmet is made by Hans Romer of Neu-Ulm (Donau). Size 6 & 7/8". In very nice condition. Price includes UK delivery. N 409.
£625.00

*Original* WWI German M1916 Camouflaged Helmet with Liner. 22344. - 22344
The Stahlhelm (German for "steel helmet") is a term used to refer to a series of German steel combat helmet designs intended to protect the wearer from common battlefield hazards such as shrapnel. Before the Great War, most types of military headdress were not designed for protection. Most militaries had adopted either a cap or helmet, usually made of fabric or leather. Only some types of cavalry retained a metal helmet, albeit these were designed to protect against sabre blows rather than the causes of injury that would become prevalent in the war. After lengthy development work, which included testing a selection of German and Allied headgear, the first stahlhelm were tested in November 1915 at the Kummersdorf Proving Ground and then field-tested by the 1st Assault Battalion. Thirty thousand examples were ordered, but it was not approved for general issue until New Year of 1916, hence it is most usually referred to as the "Model 1916". In February 1916 it was distributed to troops at Verdun, following which the incidence of serious head injuries fell dramatically. The first German troops to use this helmet were the stormtroopers of the Sturm-Bataillon Nr. 5 (Rohr), commanded by Captain Willy Rohr. This excellent ‘hand painted’ camouflaged example is in very good order, with chin strap and later added liner. See page 50-51 of History of the German steel helmet 1916-1945 by Ludwig Baer for similar. Marked on the side ET66 (Eisenhuttenwerke Tahle, size 66). A very nice distinctive piece. The price includes UK delivery. 22344.
£595.00

*Scarce* WWII Hungarian M38 Steel Combat Helmet with Original Liner. 22309. - 22309
Some countries manufactured their own helmets using the M1935 design, and this basic design was in use in various nations as late as the 1970s. The Germans helped the Hungarians copy the M1935 design. The WWII M38 Hungarian steel helmet is nearly identical to the German M1935. Both have almost the same shape, riveted ventilation holes, and the classic rolled edge. Differences include somewhat rougher Hungarian finishing, a different liner and different rivets position, the split-pins are situated behind the ventilation holes. A square metal bracket is riveted on the rear, above the back brim, to secure the helmet to the knapsack while marching. It was typically painted in Hungarian brown, green. In very good condition with the majority of its original paint intact. The leatherette liner is in very good order, with the steel chin strap, flaps and alloy buckle all intact. Faintly stamped to the rolled edged brim at the rear- illegible. The price for this very nice piece of history includes UK delivery. 22309.
£295.00

WWII Nazi German 'LKpW-101’ Leather Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot's Fleece Lined Flying Helmet by Siemens with Throat Mic. N 75. - N 75
An original WII era LKpW-101 Luftwaffe pilot's leather flying helmet, these helmets were fitted with a newly developed Siemens communications system and improved insulation for better sound transmission (see pages 75 & 235 of the book Vintage Flying Helmets by Prodger). The helmet is made of thick dark brown leather lined with fleece. Goggle straps and chinstraps are correctly made of leather as are the throat mic neck straps. The leather covers hard rubber earpieces and feature a ridge for goggle retention. The helmet has the correct hooks for face mask. This helmet has the bakelite throat mics which are marked Mi 4b Ln. 26779-2. All material and leather of the helmet is clean and intact. The display head illustrated in the images is not included. The price for this WWII Fighter Pilot's set includes UK delivery. N 75.
£395.00

*Rare* MINT, WWII 1940 British WD RAF Pilot’s Tan Cloth Pilot's Training Flying Helmet by M. Kaye with Correct Air Ministry Gosport Communication Tubes. Sn 15339:22. - 15339:22
An original rare to find WWII RAF pilot's cloth flying helmet (see page 20 of the book Flying Headgear of The World 1934-45 by Weld). The helmet is made of tan cloth with inner felt lining and mesh ear roundels. It has the correct cloth chin strap with buckle. The helmet is near mint, clean and undamaged. It has the correct ear flaps with press stud fasteners and the lining has a 1940 dated size label 6 ½ - 6 7/8 with manufacturer detail M.Kaye together with ‘WD arrow Q244’ ink stamp (illustrated). The helmet comes with original AM marked Gosport tubes, used for communication between Trainer pilot and co-pilot / trainee. The fabric covered flexible metal tubes are in excellent condition. The earpieces bakelite, each marked with A.M. King's Crown and reference numbers. The alloy jack is AM Crown marked (all illustrated). The display head illustrated in the images is not included. The price for rare WWII set includes UK delivery. Sn 15339:22.
£475.00

19th Century French Sapeurs Pompiers De Flechin Fireman's Helmet.22292 - 22292
In France, firefighters are known as sapeurs-pompiers or informally as pompiers. The former originally refers to the military-based Paris Fire Brigade. Pompier (pumper) comes from the word for "pump", referring to the manual pumps originally used for firefighting. Sapeur means "sapper" and refers to the first official firefighting unit created by Napoleon I which was part of the military engineering arm. Crafted in the late 19th century, this remarkable piece stands as a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time. The helmet, composed of lustrous brass, showcases an immaculate finish that captures the eye and elevates any collection. Its original lining, strap, and plume remain intact, contributing to its authenticity and charm. Measuring 20cm in height, with a circumference of 22cm and a length of 25cm. The plate reads; Sapeurs Pompiers De Flechin (A farming village situated 13 miles (21 km) south of Saint-Omer. Surrounded by the communes Febvin-Palfart, Enquin-les-Mines and Laires, Fléchin is located 20 km northwest of Bruay-la-Buissière, the largest city around) over a castle above a flaming grenade/bomb and leaves. The left-hand side socket has a red a white feathered parade plume. A beautiful display item in very good condition. The price includes UK delivery. 22292.
£375.00

U.S. WWII Navy Lace up Canvas Skull Cap Ear Receivers for the Portable Miniature RBZ Receiver. HE 851. - HE 851
The RBZ was a portable miniature valve-based receiver, introduced in 1943 by the Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corporation in New York (USA) for the US Navy. The receiver was used during Naval raids – for example during the D-Day landings – but also by resistance groups for the reception of BBC broadcasts. In Naval use, the soldier's metal helmet would be used as the antenna. A short piece of fixed wire (approx. 70 cm) and a screw-on terminal is used to connect the receiver to the helmet. Although it is uncertain whether these radios were issued to US Marines during WWII, it has now been confirmed that British SAS troops used the RBZ Radio during Operation Houndsworth in Morvan (France) in June 1944. Marked ‘CVH-10204’ to the inside of one flap. Both receivers are present *untested*. The canvas and straps are in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. HE 851. (Soft headwear Box)
£195.00
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