1201HEL25 - Army winter helmet cover with gauze facemask as worn by Army and Waffen SS Gebirgsjager troops. This very rare factory made cover features a gauze facemask to provide camouflage for the face. Sewn to each side of the cover are flaps with ties that secure under the chin. The helmet cover is adjusted for size over the shell by means of an internal drawstring. Un-issed and rare. $750. More Photos

1201HEL11 - Army M18 single decal re-issue helmet. This re-issued helmet features a light colored field gray finish . The single decal is in excellent condition. The interior has been period re-fitted with an M31 liner that shows heavy wear and use. The side apron is stamped with TJ66 and the production number. 65. $900. More Photos

1201HEL13 - Army M40 combat helmet by QUIST. This helmet displays a yellowed decal that shows period wear. The exterior finish is the smooth dark field gray. The interior shows a complete age darkened liner with drawstring. The side apron is stamped Q64 with the production number 6404 stamped at the rear. There is a unit or name painted on the rear apron as well. 61. $875. More Photos

1201HEL14 - Army M40 re-issued tropical tan camouflage combat helmet by ET ( Eisenhutten-Thale ). This helmet display a factory applied tan finish. I make that statement based on the tan finish being evident throughout the entire helmet shell. The M31 liner was added after the paint was appled. The exterior shell displays honest period wear from use as does the complete leather liner with drawstring. The side apron is stamped ET64. The production number 1426 is stamped on the reverse, The worn chinstrap displays an RBN number. 63. $1500. More Photos

1201HEL16 - Army M35 double decal combat helmet by SE60. This helmet feature a smooth field gray finish that appears to have the camouflage removed.. The exterior finish shows consistent surface scuffing and wear due to combat use and age. The Wehrmacht adler is is good condition and the national escutcheon appears to have been hand-painted over.. The interior shows a complete leather liner with chinstrap. The side of the apron is stamped SE60. The rear apron shows the production number as 3469. 55 $925. More Photos

1201HEL18 - Army M35 single decal combat helmet by NS64. This helmet features a smooth field gray finish. The exterior finish shows consistent surface scuffing and wear due to combat use and age. The Wehrmacht adler is is good condition and is consistent with wear to a combat worn M40 helmet. Being this is a single decal M35 it was more than likely finished after NS stopped applying the national escutcheon in early 1940 while using up stock of M35's.. The interior shows a complete leather liner with chinstrap. The side of the apron is stamped NS64. The rear apron shows the production number as 5920. 58. $850. More Photos

1201HEL19 - Army M40 camouflaged combat helmet by SE ( Sachische emailler ). This M40 features a hand-painted field gray rough textured camouflage finish. The complete leather liner with chinstrap display age-darkening from heavy combat use. The side apron is stamped SE66. The rear of the apron is stamped with the production number 398. 57. $850. More Photos

1201HEL20 - Army M35 single decal camouflage combat helmet. This helmet features a partial Wehrmacht adler through the green/gray camou fnish. The exterior shell displays heavy period use with areas of oxidation. The interior likewise displays a liner that shows heavy wear and age darkening less the drawstring and chinstrap. The side apron is stamped SE66. The rear of the apron displays the production run number 082. 59. $650. More Photos

1201HEL1 - Heer M42 single decal combat helmet by ckl ( Eisenhutten-Thale ). This helmet features the rough textured finish common to M42 helmets. The single decal displays damage to the swastika. The field gray finish shows normal wear and age. The interior has a complete with a size 57 stamped leather liner with drawstring. The ckl stamp is rather lightly stamped along the rear apron and batch number. The digits are difficult to read regarding the shell size and production run numbers. 70. $650. More Photos

1201HEL3 - Heer M42 single decal combat helmet by ET ( Eisenhutten-Thale ). This helmet features the rough textured finish common to M42 helmets. The single decal is in overall good conditions displaying wear from normal combat use. The interior has a complete size 54 stamped leather liner with drawstring. The ET62 stamp is evident along the side of the apron and batch number 1853 apears at the rear. The chinstrap shows a period repair judging by the age of the stitches. Nice combat worn example. 68. $800. More Photos

1201HEL6 - Army M18 Austrian re-issue medic helmet. This helmet features a hand-painted white finish with a red cross stenciled over the white. The exterior displays normal age and wear having no serious distractions. The interior of the shell shows its original field gray finish. The M31 liner band that was re-fitted at the time of re-issuing. The leather liner displays heavy use with a split to the rear and minor separations in the tongues.67. Rare. $1100. More Photos

1201HEL7 - Army M18 single decal re-issue helmet. This re-issued helmet features a field gray finish . The single decal displays normal age and wear. The interior has been period re-fitted with an M31 liner that shows heavy wear and use. 64. $650. More Photos

1201HEL8 - Army M18 single decal re-issue helmet. This re-issued helmet features a light colored field gray finish . The single decal is in excellent condition. The interior has been period re-fitted with an M31 liner that shows heavy wear and use. The side apron is stamped with TJ66 and the production number. It appears the original owner's name is written on the liner 66. $900. More Photos

1201HEL10 - Heer M42 camo combat helmet by ckl64 ( Eisenhutten-Thale ). This helmet features a grayish/green camouflage finish. The interior has a complete size 57 stamped leather liner with drawstring. The ckl64 stamp is rather lightly stamped along the rear apron and batch number 3109. The shell acceptance stamp ( dome stamp ) is clearly visible beneath the Wegner named liner. 71. $825. More Photos

1110HEL22 - Army M42 with Normandy camouflage finish. This helmet features a triple camouflage spray finish of green, brown and tan typical of the Normandy pattern finish. The exterior displays normal period use. The interior shows a complete leather liner with drawstring. The chinstrap has an RBN #. The shell is stamped EF64 ( Emailierwerke-Fulda ) with the Lot # 1764. Solid example of a Normandy pattern helmet. $2750. More Photos

1110HEL21 - Army M40 combat helmet with green/tan camouflage pattern over tropical finish. This helmet displays a green overspray on tan. The helmet was apparently worn in a tropical area and later had another camouflage application. The interior shows a complete liner with drawstring. The shell is stamped ET66 ( Eisenhutte-Thale ) with the very low 1941 Lot # 150. $4,000. More Photos

1110HEL19 - Army M16 transitional double decal helmet. This helmet features the early field gray/green finish. The Wehrmacht and national colors escutcheon are in excellent condition. The interior of the helmet displays the M31 liner along with the fixtures that once secured the earlier three pad liner. The size "57" is stamped on the dome. No other shell stamps are evident. $2,000. More Photos

1110HEL18 - Army M42 single decal helmet. This helmet features an early finish having aluminum speckling mixed in with the semi-rough dark gray paint. The Wehrmacht eagle decal is in excellent condition. The exterior displays normal wear having no serious distractions. The interior displays the original owner's initials, 'H.v.L.". The shell is stamped "ckl64" ( Eisenhutte-Thale ) and Lot # 2841. $1450. More Photos

1110HEL20 - Army M35 double decal helmet . This M35 features an early field gray/green finish. The Wehrmacht and national escutcheon decals are in excellent condition showing minor wear. The exterior finish is in very good condition having no serious distractions. The interior displays the dome acceptance stamp and is dated 1939. The liner shows normal use and is complete with its original drawstring. The shell is stamped ET64 ( Eisenhutten-Thale) and the Lot # 4528. $4800. More Photos

118HEL1 - Army tropical camouflage M35 combat helmet. This helmet displays the unmistakable yellowish - tan camouflage finish applied by troops serving with the General Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps. The helmet retains much of its original light "pea green" paint finish. The tan camouflage displays heavy period use. The interior displays an oiled liner. The shell is stamped ..64 on the side apron. The batch number "283.." is stamped at the rear of the apron. $1500. More Photos

1010H5 - Army Afrika Korps tropical camouflage M35 single decal helmet with soldier's initials. This M35 helmet features the distinctive yellow/tan paint commonly used for camouflaging helmets with the paint used on the DAK vehicles. The helmet's exterior finish shows typical period wear. The single Wehrmacht eagle shows normal scuffing associated with honest combat use. The interior liner displays the owner's initials, "A Sh". The side apron is stamped Q64 with the rear apron stamped with the low batch number 992. $3750. More Photos

1010H8 - Army M40 helmet with Afrika tropical camouflage. This M40 features a heavy hand-painted tan camouflage finish that shows combat wear. The interior has a complete leather liner and drawstring. The liner displays heavy use and staining as one would expect to see in a helmet worn in a tropical combat environment. The apron is stamped along the edge with the batch number 27… The shell size is not visible but I would estimate it to be a 64. $3500. More Photos

108H1 - Army M42 single decal helmet by ckl. This near mint helmet features a 1005 decal. The helmet has a rough field gray finish that shows areas of wear that I attribute to storage and age rather than combat use. There are no areas of rust or dents. The interior features a liner in excellent to near mint condition. The dome stamp is clearly evident. The size 56 is stamped on one of the liner tongues. The ckl64 stamp is above the batch number. $1850. More Photos

107H43 - Army M40 helmet with Normandy pattern camouflage finish. This Normandy pattern hand-painted helmet features a two-colors finish consisting of green and tan. The finish displays normal period wear over the helmet's surface. The Wehrmacht eagle was covered while the camouflage finish was applied. The interior features a complete leather liner and chinstrap. The side apron is stamped NS64. The batch number is lightly stamped on the apron's rear 8030. $3,000. More Photos

107H41 - Army M42 single decal combat helmet. This helmet features the Wehrmacht eagle that displays about 99%. The semi-smooth field gray finish is in very good condition having areas of normal wear. The interior displays a complete leather liner that shows wear consistent with the exterior. The left side apron of the apron is stamped ET64 and the production run number "1925' is stamped on the rear of the apron. $1500. More Photos

104H3 - Imperial Prussian non-commissioned pickelhaube. This helmet features a silvered zinc frontplate (wappen) with the Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and crown. Silvered fittings on Prussian helmets were commonly worn by pionier (combat engineer) units. The crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted fixed spike mounted on an enlisted/nco silver baseplate. The silver chinscales perfectly match the other silver helmet fittings. The chinscales are attached to the sides of the helmet with two bolts. Under one of the bolts is a rosette with the national colors. The other rosette displays the state colors of Prussia, black and white. The black lacqured shell shows normal age crazing and wear. The front leather visor has a silvered zinc trim. The metal spine that descends from the spike's baseplate to the edge of the rear visor is secure. The interior features a complete standard enlisted/nco leather liner with drawstring. On the underside of the front and back visors is written in ink, " Brought back from France by Fred Roberts 1917 -18….". $2999. More Photos

102H3 - Prussian Cuirassier (mounted jagers) enlisted helmet. This lobstertail helmet worn by mounted heavy and light Prussian cavalry was first introduced in 1915. The silver plated iron helmet features a large Prussian frontplate (wappen) with the zinc Prussian eagle. The enlisted style leather chinstrap is secured to each side by a rosette plate with a kokarde with the German national colors on one side and the state colored black and white kokarde indicating Prussia on the other. At the top appears a tall zinc vented non-removable spike that is secured to an enlisted style baseplate. The front visor is trimmed with silvered zinc. The highly stylized lobstertail neck guard is composed of three silvered iron scales that extend downward from the rear of the helmet. The underside of the lobstertail is laminated and in excellent condition. The interior features a light brown supple leather lining that opens at the crown revealing the ventilation hole and attaching bolt hardware for the spike baseplate. The maker's stamp is clearly visible revealing the name "Lachmann Berlin" and the date "16". The helmet's size approximately 55. All the interior bolts are present and original to the helmet.. There are no dents or dells. The helmet is in overall excellent plus condition. $4599. More Photos

102H4 - Imperial Prussian enlisted pickelhaube. This helmet features a zinc frontplate (wappen) with the Prussian state eagle clutching a scepter and crown. The crown of this leather helmet displays a vented enlisted removable spike mounted on an enlisted baseplate. The leather chinstrap shows age and use. This chinstrap is attached to the sides of the helmet with two bolts. Under one of the bolts is a rosette with the national colors. The black lacqured shell shows normal age crazing and wear. The lacquer finished leather is in very good condition having no serious detractions. The front leather visor has a zinc trim that has a single split. The metal spine that descends from the spike's baseplate to the edge of the rear visor is loose but secure. The interior features a complete standard enlisted leather liner with drawstring. The interior shell is maker stamped with the size "56 ½". Along the back neck visor is written the name "Voigt" and unit 5/434. $725. More Photos

0911h10 - Army splinter pattern reversible to winter camouflage helmet cover. This rare factory-made helmet cover shows light period wear. The helmet cover comes with machine-sewn foliage loops. The exterior is in used but excellent condition. The interior shows age yellowing and has a single size stamp 61 which is for the actual head size rather than the shell size. The helmet is secured to the helmet by means of a splinter pattern tie string. $5500. More Photos

0910h10 - Army M40 tropical helmet with "personalized camo" pattern. This helmet features a tropical camouflage finish with a personalized 'scratched" camo design. The wear is consistent over the entire shell. The interior features the original liner that shows honest period wear. The shell is marked ET66 and the rear apron is stamped with batch number "58". This is the lowest I have ever seen. $2850. More Photos

099h1 - Army M17 double decal transitional helmet. This Austrian shell helmet features a smooth pre-war, light field gray/green finish. The national colors decal rates about 98% showing mild age yellowing. The Wehrmacht eagle is also about 98% showing minor wear and age yellowing. The exterior finish is better than 95% having normal but light wear having no distractions that take away from its overall presentation. At the top center dome are the stamped numbers "868". The interior features a M31 liner that is original to the helmet and Third Reich period. The leather liner shows normal use and age darkening. The owner's initials "W.W." are handwritten on the leather. The shell is unmarked as is standard for these Austrian shell transition helmets. $2500. More Photos

099h2 - Model 1935 pattern, Heer OFFICER'S double-decal ALUMINUM parade helmet. This UNIQUE Heer officer's parade helmet exactly duplicates the pattern of the standard model 1935 Wehrmacht steel helmet, but is manufactured in lightweight ALUMINUM! The helmet body has a factory-applied olive-green, semi-gloss, satin-smooth finish which is virtually perfect. There are NO significant scratches, dents, or dells. The left side Wehrmachtsadler decal is virtually 100% intact, as is the right side red, white, and black tri-color transfer. Both decals are nicely lacquered. The interior of the left side helmet skirt is die-stamped with the helmet shell manufacturer's code, "E.T." ( Eisenhuettenwerke-Thale ), and the helmet shell size, "64". The model 1931 liner system consists of a perfectly-formed oval, non-reinforced aluminum liner band with square-cornered "D-bales", and an eight-tongue, tan, calfskin-leather liner, with the original nylon drawstring still present. One of the leather liner tongues is ink-stamped with the liner's size, "56", and the leather liner is in overall EXCELLENT-PLUS condition. The original, full-length, black leather chinstrap is in excellent condition, and is dated and maker-marked. There is some MINOR chipping of the paint along the inside of the rolled aluminum rim, but the OVERALL condtion of this unique Heer OFFICER'S parade helmet is EXCELLENT-PLUS to NEARLY-MINT. $7500 More Photos

098SO1 - Saxon Garde-Reiter- Rgt. (Die Sachsischen Schweren Reiter) reserve officer’s ceremonial parade helmet with travel box. This lobstertail helmet worn by reserve officers of the Saxon Heavy Cavalry was first introduced in 1907. The tombak helmet features a large, starburst helmet plate (wappen) with the gilt coat-of-arms of Saxony superimposed over a silvered Maltese Cross below a gilt crown. The silvered Maltese Cross differentiates the helmet as being that of a reserve officer’s. The gilt brass officer chinscales are secured to each side by a plate with a kokarde with the German national colors on one side and the state colored green kokarde of Saxony on the other. At the top appears a tall, fluted and vented spike that is secured to an officer’s style baseplate. For full dress occasions the spike was removed and replaced with a silver lion. The highly stylized lobstertail neck guard is composed of three tombak scales that extend downward from the rear of the helmet. The underside of the lobstertail is laminated and in excellent condition. The interior features a moiré silk ling that opens in a clamshell design giving ventilation and access to the attaching bolt hardware that affixes the fluted spike and officer’s baseplate at the helmet’s crown. Affixed to the moiré silk lining is a single brass initial “S”. The helmet’s size 57 is stamped in the tombak. All the interior bolts are present and original to the helmet. The helmet’s full width officer’s leather sweatband is complete and shows light period wear. There are no dents or dells. There is a tiny crack present on the right side of the helmet body which shows signs of a period repair. However, the helmet is in overall excellent plus condition. Accompanying the helmet is the original travel box. The box is conical in shape with a flat top. Made of wood and covered with black lacquered fabric, the box is secured with supple and functional leather straps and buckles. The interior is lined with golden-yellow silk and is in excellent condition. The original maker’s label is affixed to the box’s base. The exterior of the travel box shows normal wear having several areas of minor loss of the black lacquer finish. This helmet and box set is an exceptional offering in overall excellent condition. $18,500. More Photos

097H2 - Army re-issued double decal M35 helmet. This helmet features a semi-rough rough exterior finish which indicates a re-issued helmet having both decals. The decals are in 90% plus condition. The interior features a dome stamp and complete size 57 stamped liner. The owner's name, rank and unit are written on the rear of the Q64 stamped apron. $2650. More Photos

097H5 - Army re-issue M35 with single decal helmet. This helmet features a 1940 semi-rough finish that shows normal combat wear. The interior indicates a dark, smooth field gray finish that is different from the exterior. The complete leather liner shows wear consistent with the rest of the helmet. The name DALE BASHAW is handwritten on the liner. The apron is stamped SE62 and the batch number 4712. $1250.  More Photos

095H30 - Army panzer winter protective helmet. This rare item of panzer headgear is frequently incorrectly referred to as the winter beret. The fur covered winter protective helmet was designed to be worn by panzer crewmen and has the same liner as the beret. This piece features light colored rabbit fur panels that are secured at the top by a single button. To the front fur panel is affixed an aluminum army eagle held by several stitches. The Interior is identical to those found in panzer berets with a black oilcloth lining. This one contains a Robert Lubstein (Erel) manufacturer's tag. Although this one is mint, the underside of the leather sweatband contains the owner's name (illegible) and another Erel stamp with the size 56. $3,500.  More Photos

095H49 - Army M40 single decal with Normandy pattern camouflage finish. This helmet features the brown, tan and green camo of the Normandy pattern. The eagle shows wear. The interior indicates this is a re-issued helmet. The maker stamps are not visible due to the re-applied paint. The complete liner is dark and supple. $2650. More Photos

092H8 - M17 Australian single decal, transitional helmet. This rare helmet features a semi-rough texture finish indicating that the helmet had the finish applied sometime after 1940. The exterior shows normal age wear. The interior shows two extra sets of welded brackets used for the attachment of the field backpack. The interior has no stampings for the foundry code or shell size. The interior comes complete a mint size 58 sheepskin liner. These helmets were issued late in the war for use by "Homeguard", Volksturm units. This helmet is rare by the fact that it has factory welded interior brackets and its overall un-used condition. $1250.  More Photos

092H5 - Italian Infantry helmet, WWII era. This helmet features a medium gray roug texture finish. There is a hand-painted unit insignia for infantry (I believe) on the front. The interior's liner shows use as does the chinstrap. $250. More Photos

091H1 - French Foreign Volunteer Army M40 combat helmet. It is extremely rare to find Third Reich combat helmets with insignia indicating service of a foreign volunteer. This rare M40 helmet features the tricolors of France displayed in hand-painted shields on both sides. The exterior features the smooth textured field gray finish that came into use in 1940. The hand-painted shields match the wear to the exterior finish. The apron is stamped ET62 along with the batch number. Very rare. $3150.  More Photos

091H2 - French Foreign Volunteer Army helmet with hand-painted finish. This re-issued helmet features a hand-painted exterior finish. The tricolor of France is hand-painted on the right-hand facing side. The exterior shows oxidation and wear but this is one rare helmet. The interior finish indicates the original factory dark smooth field gray paint. The liner shows normal use and has an owner's name written on it. The manufacturer's stamping are not clear as the helmet has oxidation along the apron. Very rare. $2500.  More Photos

0812H6 - Army M40 combat medic's helmet. This great helmet is an unquestionable combat worn medic's helmet. The white-washed finish has aged to a mellow yellow tone. The red cross signifying medical use shows normal and heavy period wear. The interior liner shows wear cocnsistent wit the rest of the helmet. The apron is stamped with the batch number and SE64. Rare $2850. More Photos

0811H18 - Army M40 single decal named to Uffr. Drebenstredt. This is a good original combat M40. The decal is in excellent condition with the finish having the circa 1940 semi-rough texture paint. The interior shows matching wear and use as the exterior. The foundry code is faintly stamped along the rim along with the batch number. The original owner wrote his name on the liner Uffz. Drebenstedt. $1399. More Photos

0811H20 - Army M42 no decal and named to Grenadier Thiele. Good example of a combat worn M42 with no decal. The helmet shows consistent wear throughout. The interior features "Gren. A. Thiele" name painted along the apron near the band. The apron is stamped "ET64" along with the batch number. $850. More Photos

0811H6 - Army M40 single decal camo combat helmet. This helmet features a light camo over-spray around the eagle. The single decal is better than 95% with the remaining outer shell showing moderate and even period wear. The interior features a NS64 stamped apron and a size 56 stamped liner. The chinstrap shows normal age and wear and is 1940 dated. This is an excellent example and highly collectible combat camo. $2000.00.  More Photos

089H8 - Army M42 helmet with field made splinter pattern camo cover. This helmet shows normal combat use. It's the field made splinter cover that makes this ensemble. The cover was probably made from Army zeltbahn shelter. The wear to the cover matches the wear to the helmet. Army helmet covers are actually very rare and not often encountered. $1995.  More Photos

087H7 - Army officer's double decal aluminum parade dress helmet .This is the one! The light green finish shows only most minor of age and wear. The decals are 100%. The "lug" air vents make this helmet outstanding and very rare. The saddle brown quick-release chinstrap add a higher quality of sophistication to the appearance of this very rare piece. The interior features a padded dome with the liner perforated at the front. The liner is separated from the shell by four (4) cork pads. The size 58 is also marked on the liner. Highly collectible and very rare! $5700. More Photos

087H6 - Army officer's double decal aluminum parade dress helmet. This helmet features a 100% eagle decal and about a 90+ % national escutcheon on a light green matte finish. The surface shows normal wear with very minor loss of finish. The chinstrap is the quick-release variety in excellent condition. The interior features a complete liner worn but also in excellent condition. The size 61 (large) is stamped on a rear tongue. An excellent example and ready for parade. $4900.  More Photos

087H5 - Army (Heer) general's or Navy(?) officer's double decal "vulcanfiber" parade dress helmet. I have to admit that I'm a bit stumped by the golden color of this decal. It may very well be Kriegsmarine. Regardless, this is a very rare Third Reich helmet. The helmet is double decal with both being 100%. The light green parade finish is about 100%. The screened vent air grommets are a nice rare to see. The only each side of the helmet shows cracks that extend from the bottom of the skirt's edge up into the decals for ½ inch. The interior features the Robert Lubstein label on a black padded dome. The leather liner is also stamped with the Robert Lubstein name. There are perforated initials punched near the Lubstein imprint - SB. Also there are a series of numbers handwritten along the back of the liner. The initials DRP are stamped along the inside skirt but judging from the finish and decals I sincerely doubt if this stands for Deutches Reichs Post. This very rare helmet displays well. $4250.  More Photos

087H4 - Army (Heer) officer's double decal aluminum parade helmet. This excellent example features a mint eagle and near mint national escutcheon. The early, smooth pea green finish shows occasional wear to the finish revealing the aluminum sheel. The chinstrap is the "quick-release" variety showing minor age cracking but it is intact and pliable. There are a couple of very minor indentations to the shell's crown. These do not detract from the overall appearance or desirability of this rare piece. The interior features the original liner with four (4) cork pads that separate the shell from the liner. The helmet's size is stamped on the liner "58". These light weight helmets were worn primarily by officers for parades. Rare! $4500. More Photos

086H2 - Army M35 single decal combat helmet. I believe this is a period "re-issue" as I cannot find evident of a second decal. The grommets indicate a M35. The paint is a dark field gray that began to be seen in 1940. The eagle shows heavy wear as does the paint finish. There is a dent on the crown about 1 ½ inches long. The interior has a complete age darkened liner. The shell is stamped SE62 with "1467" being the batch number. $799.  More Photos

0710H5 - Heer M40 helmet with half chicken wire. This helmet originally had a single decal but the decal was scratched off before the wire was applied. The chicken wire is secured by three large aluminum clips attached to the sides and back. The liner is in remnant state but helmet's exterior is what makes it an excellent example of a combat chicken wire. $1850.  More Photos

079H14 - Heer "Transition" double decal M17. This is a true transitional piece featuring a smooth texture field gray finish. The Austrian shell shows the original repainted finish. The decals rate better than 90% . The interior features an M31 liner. There is a dome stamp "57". This is a great example of a Heer transitional. $2500.  More Photos

079H13 - Volkssturm " Freikorps Saurland" M-42 helmet. This same helmet is pictured in Branislav Radovic's book, "German Helmets of the Second World War", vol. I, pages 262-263.….. The Saurland Volkssturm unit was formed in late 1944 and was comprised mainly of factory workers and teachers. This rare helmet has a matte gray finish that shows light oxidation speckling. The Saurland decal features three oak leaves superimposed over a rotating swastika. The interior shows a size stamped 59 original to the helmet liner. Very rare. $4250. More Photos

079H17 - Imperial German WWI M16 helmet with tortoise shell camo. This M16 features a simple black over painted tortoise shell design. There is a stylized "B" (Bavaria?) on the front that matches the camo designThe interior is missing much of the original pads. $800. More Photos

079H9 - Heer M-18 single decal transitional helmet with 1940 rough texture finish. This is an excellent example of a M-18 helmet re-conditioned and issued to non-combat troops. The helmet features a single decal that rates 99.99%. The interior shows the original smooth paint finish. The size 58 liner appears original to the helmet as does the chinstrap. This helmet is available for $2200. More Photos

1201HEL15 - Waffen SS M35 double decal combat helmet by QUIST. This helmet features a smooth field gray finish. The exterior finish shows consistent surface scuffing and wear due to combat use and age. Each of the two decals have been de-faced. The interior shows a complete leather liner with chinstrap. The side of the apron is stamped Q66. The rae apron shows the production number as 4500. The original owner's name is written on the leather liner, "Boelter" 54. $1150. More Photos

1111H2 - Waffen SS single decal M40 combat helmet. Waffen SS M40’s are relatively wear due to the high casualty rate amongst the Waffen SS. This M40 helmet features a single ET decal on an early dark field gray smooth finish. The decal is in excellent condition having minimal surface wear. The exterior of the helmet displays normal period wear and age. The interior features a complete original chinstrap and liner that shows normal use. The apron is stamped ET64 with a low production number “578”. $9,000 . More Photos

115H5 - SS/SD M34 medium duty light weight helmet. This helmet is straight from a Michigan garage sale. The helmet is in its original "found" condition being uncleaned and untouched. The helmet primarily worn by SS/ SD personnel during non-combat operations, features a smooth light green finish displaying normal wear caused by use and age. The two decals exhibit wear consistent with the rest of the exterior finish. The interior features a complete leather liner with original drawstring and quick-release chinstrap. The size 55 is stamped on the liner. The leather liner is separated from the outer shell four (4) pads. The right side of the apron is lightly stamped "EDELSTAHLHEM". Rare helmet in original condition. $5500 . More Photos

114H1 - Waffen SS rare M35 single decal combat helmet. This helmet features a single decal that is in excellent condition. The smooth green finish is typical of the M35 model. Being that this helmet has a single decal would indicate it was made and issued after the SS stopped applying the party shield swastika decal around 1940. The exterior shell is in excellent condition except for some 'minor" battle damage caused by what appears to be shrapnel. This entry site measures approximately 1 inch in length x ½ inch width. The helmet displays well. The interior leather liner shows normal period wear. The liner under the shrapnel point of entry is consistent with the surface of the shell. The side apron is stamped ET66 and the rear apron is batch stamped 4395. Rare. $6500 . More Photos

1012SO2 - SS RZM helmet. This very rare and early transitional SS stalhelm was intended to replace the stock of World War I helmets in use by the SS. The helmet displays the blue/black paint finish characteristic of this style helmet. Brought back by a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany over 40 years ago, this helmet has resided in his collection since that time. The exterior finish displays textbook details having the helmet's liner band rivet near the lug air vent. The interior features the original complete three pad liner and leather band. Both liner and band show period use. The original liner drawstring is present. The RZM and SS stamps are clearly evident on each side of the helmet's apron. The rear of the apron has the striations in the metal that is also characteristic of this style helmet. On the left side is attached the remaining rusted clip of the quick-release chinstrap. $12,500. More Photos

1010SO2 - Waffen SS M40 combat helmet with 2nd model Oakleaf pattern cover. This M40 helmet features a standard field gray semi-smooth finish that first appeared in 1940. The helmet’s exterior shows normal wear from combat use. The rear of the interior apron is stamped Q66 indicating the maker and shell size along with the batch number 82421. Attached to the helmet is a Waffen SS 2nd model fall/spring reversible helmet cover. The second model cover features foilage loops not present in the earlier style. The cover shows normal period wear. The cover is affixed to the helmet by three (3) anodized aluminum retaining rocker clips. The arabic numeral "3" is visible on the fall side indicating the pattern number. Rare. $13,500. More Photos

103H14 - Allgemeine SS double decal commercially produced helmet. This style helmet is shown in the book, SS-STEEL PARADE AND COMBAT HELMETS OF GERMANY'S THIRD REICH ELITE by Kelly Hicks, published by R. James Bender Publishing, San Jose, Ca. 2004, pp. 66-67. These helmets were worn for parades and guard duty. This rare helmet features a black finish with CA Pocher runic and party decals. The exterior exhibits mainly storage age and wear and has no serious distractions. On each side of the helmet is a single "saltshaker' style air vent that is another characteristic of this model helmet. The interior displays an unmarked commercially produced liner that is similar to the RZM style helmet. The double-tongued, three pad liner is stitched directly to the pressboard liner band. This pressboard band is secured to the shell by hollow core rivets. Very rare. $18,500. More Photos

103H13 - Waffen SS M42 combat helmet by ckl. This helmet features a single ET decal. The dark field gray finish shows normal and and wear. The interior displays matching wear to the liner that is stamped size 56 and comes with its complete leather chinstrap. The rear of the apron is stamped ckl6(4?) and batch number 4179. $6875. More Photos

0911h8 - Waffen SS single decal M42 "hkp64" marked combat helmet. This helmet features a smooth dark field gray finish. The wear to the finish is consistent throughout the helmet's interior and exterior. The second pattern SS runics decal rates 97%. The interior features a complete liner that shows normal age and wear. The liner has the handwritten initials, "MS" at the front and a single size stamp 57. The leather liner shows normal wear and is 100% complete being free of breaks and tears. The rear apron is stamped hkp64 and the batch number 4367. The helmet comes with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Kelly Hicks author of SS Steel: Parade and Combat Helmets of Germany's Third reich Elite," Bender Publishing, San Jose 2004 to the former owner. The chinstrap is stamped with an RB number. $7,500. More Photos

097H6 - SS-VT (Verfugungstruppe) double decal M17 Austrian shell helmet brown finish. This helmet features a light green - brown finish. the . This helmet has a 1st pattern SS runics decal with a party shield of unknown manufacturer. The interior has a three pad liner with a steel band. The apron is stamped C.A.S.66. $17,000. More Photos

097H3 - SS-VT double decal Austrian M16 transitional helmet. This rare helmet features a light field gray parade finish. The C.A. Pocher 1st pattern decal rates about 85%. The large field party shield decal (manufacturer unknown) rates at 90%. Both decals and finish appear to be Third Reich era applied. The interior features a matching gray-green finish with a 3 pad M17 replacement liner system with a steel band designed specifically for M16 shells. The shell size is 66. Very rare. $12,500.  More Photos

094H10 - Waffen SS double decal M40 combat helmet. This M40 helmet features the rarely encountered SS double decals on a dark field gray finish. Both decals are in excellent condition having minimal surface wear. The party shield is the standard "Q" type. The finish shows normal scuffing caused by wear and age. The interior features a complete chinstrap and liner that show normal use. The apron is stamped Q66 with the batch number "4803". $11,500.  More Photos

094H9 - Waffen SS double decal M40 combat helmet. This helmet features two decals which are rarely seen on SS M40 helmets. The SS runics decal has been mainly lost over time. The party shield featuring the swastika is a "Q" type and shows normal age. The semi-rough texture finish is in excellent condition showing normal age and wear. The interior features a complete liner that is size stamped "57". The apron is stamped Q64 and the batch number "6481". $6500.  More Photos

1201HEL12 - Luftwaffe M42 single decal combat helmet by ET ( Eisenhutten-Thale ). This helmet features the rough textured finish common to M42 helmets. The single Luftwaffe decal is in excellent condition displaying light non-damaging wear from normal combat use. The interior has a complete size 56 stamped leather liner with drawstring. The ET64 stamp is evident along the side of the apron and batch number 1164 appears at the rear.. 62. $850. More Photos

1201HEL17 - Luftwaffe officer's M35 double decal combat helmet by Quist (?). This M35 features a smooth field gray finish. The Luftwaffe adler and national escutcheon display normal wear for a combat worn piece. The interior displays a complete M31 liner with drawstring and the owner's name written twice on the liner_ Oblt. Makonski. The side apron is lightly stamped with what looks like Q64 while the production number is stamped at the rear …35.. 60. $1050. More Photos

1201HEL9 - Luftwaffe M42 single decal combat helmet by ET ( Eisenhutten-Thale ). This helmet features the rough textured finish common to M42 helmets. The single Luftwaffe decal is in excellent condition displaying light non-damaging wear from normal combat use. The interior has a complete size 58 stamped leather liner with drawstring. The ET66 stamp is evident along the side of the apron and batch number 2701 apears at the rear.. 69. $850. More Photos

1112HEL1 - Luftwaffe double decal M35 combat worn helmet. This helmet features the Luftwaffe blue/gray finish with the national escutcheon shield and Luftwaffe adler. The finish shows regular period wear. The national escutcheon displays heavy wear to the tri-colors. The Luftwaffe adler is better than 80%. The interior features a complete chinstrap and leather liner. All components display matching wear. The side of the apron is stamped "SE64" and the rear of the apron is stamped with the production number 3136. $900. More Photos

1010H6 - Luftwaffe tropical camouflage M40 single decal helmet. This M40 helmet features the tropical yellow/tan paint commonly used for camouflaging helmets worn by the Luftwaffe. Th e helmet's exterior finish shows typical period wear with separation between the leather liner and front padding. The single Luftwaffe eagle shows normal but light wear. The interior liner displays the owner's initials, "A Sh". The side apron is stamped ET64 with the rear apron stamped with the low batch number 501. $3500. More Photos

1010H9 - Luftwaffe double decal M35 two-camouflage finish helmet with 1st style Luftwaffe eagle. This helmet features two distinct applications of camouflage. The first being a tropical (most likely Afrika) tan that is most apparent around the edges of the 1st style Luftwaffe eagle's wings and the second application being a Normandy over-spray. The national colors escutcheon and eagle were neatly covered during both processes. The interior displays a well-worn liner tjhat matches the exterior wear to the finish. The Luftwaffe blue painted interior apron indicates the maker and shell size as Q64 with the batch number 4828 stamped at the rear. Rare. $4,000. More Photos

108H3 - Transitional Luftwaffe M18 double decal helmet. This helmet features a second style Luftwaffe eagle with a tricolor escutcheon on the right side. The smooth Luftwaffe blue paint finish is in very good condition showing normal wear and having no dents or rust. The displays the name "Schroeder" in the dome area beneath a size 54 stamped liner. The chinstrap shows wear and age consistent with the rest of the helmet. $2500. More Photos

107H42 - Luftwaffe Fire Brigade helmet with full neck skirt. This civil style helmet features and black finish with a white Luftwaffe decal. The exterior finish displays normal, light period wear. There is no rust or dings to distract from the helmet's appearance. The interior displays a civil style chinstrap and padded liner. The on the crown pad someone has written the name "IAN". Attached to the leather by means of leather inserts is the black leather neck apron worn to give added protection while fire fighting. The rear of the helmet apron is stamped DIN1494. The original owner's name 'Kaller" is typed on a paper nametag. $575. More Photos

103H5 - Luftwaffe M40 single decal combat helmet. This helmet displays a dark field gray finish. The helmet features a single 2nd style Luftwaffe eagle that shows light wear to its surface. The exterior is free of dents and distractions other than minor scuffing. The interior shows a full leather liner with its drawstring. The chinstrap is missing one of its tips with the punched holes. The leather shows normal use. The rear of the apron has written the original owner's name "Wanka". The side of the apron is stamped Q64. The rear of the apron is stamped with the batch number 1198. $975. More Photos

095H41 - Luftwaffe Fliegerstahlhelm (flight steel helmet) SSK 90. This rare helmet was designed to protect aircrews from from caliber machinegun fire and flak. The helmet was designed to be worn over cloth flight helmets with radio gear. The steel chromium helmet is covered with brown leather. The "comb" at the top front of the helmet was designed for the purpose of quick putting-on and taking-off of the helmet. The chinstrap is similar in design to the chinstrap found in Fallschirmjager helmets. The foam padded interior is lined with tan cotton the type used in the cloth flying helmets. The manufacturer is indicated by the Siemens tag. Size 59. $2500. More Photos

093H3 - Luftwaffe M35 double decal aluminum parade helmet. This large size helmet features a Luftwaffe blue finish with a 100% eagle decal and a near 100% national tricolor shield. The interior features a standard eight tongue liner stamped size 61. The apron is stamped ET68. It would be easy to imagine this beautiful piece being worn in an April 20th parade. Very rare. $4500. More Photos

0811H17 - Extremely rare Luftwaffe M35 double decal with droop-tail eagle and early dark field gray/green finish. This helmet features the 1st pattern droop-tail eagle that rates about 95+%. The national tri-color rates about 90%. Both decals show normal age and patina. The exterior finish shows comparable condition and wear. The interior shows matching use with the original liner and drawstring. The paron has the original owner's initials added. The apron is stamped "ET66" along with the batch number. A very desirable offering. $2995. More Photos

0811H19 - Luftwaffe M42 single decal helmet with owner's name. This is a good example of a single decal M42 Luft. The decal has normal wear matching the finish. The interior features the original owner's name written in pencil in the dome area. The complete liner is in excellent condition showing light wear. The apron is foundry stamped along with the batch number. $875. More Photos

089H10 - Luftwaffe M40 single decal combat helmet with ½ chickenwire basket. This exceptional piece features an unquestionably applied ½ chichenwire basket. Everything about this M40 has consistent age and wear. The shell shows normal wear to the finish. The eagle's wear is consistent with the rest of the exterior. The interior shows age that matches the age and wear to the chinstrap. The liner is marked "58" a normal size. The shell is stamped "SE66" with "7360" the batch number. A great example of a "½ basket ckickenwire" $2750.  More Photos

089H9 - Luftwaffe M40 combat helmet with burlap camo cover. This rare camouflage helmet features period attached string netting with burlap interwoven as a cover. The Luftwaffe eagle is visible beneath the burlap. The interior shows normal wear with a complete liner. A partial chinstrap remains. The liner shows the owner's initials as "E.H.". The apron is marked ET64 with the batch number 941. This is a great combat worn piece. $4850. More Photos

087H8 - Child's Luftwaffe "cut-out" style paper mache toy helmet. This child's size helmet is a real treat to examine. This helmet features all the characteristics of a full-size, early "cut-out" style Luftwaffe parade dress helmet. The oversized lugs with the early "droop-tail" Luftwaffe eagle and national shield really dress this up. The chinstrap is made of black woven fabric. The 8 tongue liner is made of the same material complete with drawstring. It's amazing that this rare piece has survived the original user and time. Almost just like father's. Rare $600. More Photos

079H12 - Luftwaffe M40 "tiger striped" camo helmet. This nice camo features alternating stripes in sprayed tan and dark green giving it the appearance of having tiger stripes. The helmet shows "no question" period applied finish and wear. The interior shows the original Luft. blue/gray finish and an original liner. $2500. More Photos

092H13 - Kriegsmarine re-issued M35 single decal helmet. This M35 helmet features a hand-painted dark field gray finish with a gold Kriegsmarine eagle. The rough texture paint is consistent in wear over the entire exterior and interior apron. The liner shows heavy period use. The interior is stamped ET66 (?) and batch number 567 (?). Kriegsmarine M35's are becoming harder to find. This is a nice original example. $1750. More Photos

092H14 - Kriegsmarine single decal M40 with smooth green finish. This is a rare M40 features the smooth green finish. The more commonly seen semi-rough texture, dark gray finish was first seen in 1940 making this helmet is an early example of the M40. The gold Kriegsmarine decal shows normal wear caused by age and use. The interior is stamped ET66 with a very low batch number of 211. The liner is complete as is the chinstrap. There is the outline of tape on the interior apron. Rare helmet in very collectible condition. $1750. More Photos

089H7 - Kriegsmarine re-issued single decal M35. This helmet features a gold eagle that is unquestionably Kriegsmarine. The helmet's exterior finish is Kriegsmarine gray that shows use. The decal was re-applied at the time the helmet was painted for re-issue. The interior shows the original finish along the apron and dome. The apron is stamped "21057" and "Q66". Kriegsmarine helmets are getting scarce and becoming rare. $1650. More Photos

086H1 - Kriegsmarine M40 combat helmet. This helmet features a KM single decal with about 75% remaining. There is no mistaking this eagle as a yellowed Army. The field gray finish is in overall very good condition showing light, normal wear. The interior features the original liner. The neck apron is stamped ET66 and 220 at the rear. A nice used example. $1599. More Photos

084H8 - Kriegsmarine M35 double decal helmet. This helmet features a golden (not age yellowed) Wehrmacht Adler. The eagle has damage to the swastika that looks as though someone tried to remove it. The national shield is in great shape with minor scatches. The dark, smooth green finish shows consistent age and wear over the entire surface. The interior features a complete liner that is stamped size 54 (a small size). The skirt is stamped with the batch number and ET62. $1650. More Photos

1201HEL2 - Beaded Luftschutz, M42. This helmet features smooth dark blue finish. There the exterior finish is in very good condition showing light wear and age. The helmet's finish indicates it was refinished during the Third Reich period. The interior has a cream colored un-issued liner stamped 56. along the rear apron the maker and production numbers are illegible. 74. $625. More Photos

1201HEL4 - Luftschutz M38 gladiator style beaded helmet. This Luftschutz helmet displays surface wear to the front rim below the Luftschutz decal. The dark blue smooth paint finish shows normal storage age.. The Luftschutz decal is displayed on the front. The interior features a complete leather liner with chinstrap in excellent condition having minimal wear. The helmet size 58 is marked on the inside rear apron. 72 $300. More Photos

1201HEL5 - Luftschutz M40 beaded combat helmet by Quist. This Luftschutz helmet displays minor surface wear to the smooth blue finish. The Luftschutz decal is in very good condition showing minor wear. The interior features a complete civilian leather liner size stamped 56 with the leather chinstrap in excellent un-issued condition. Along the side apron is stamped Q64. The production number is stamped DN106. 73. $500. More Photos

1112HEL2 - Very rare Landespolizeigruppe General Goring helmet. This helmet was worn during the short period in 1933-34 that Hermann Goring held responsibility for the national police before Heinrich Himmler's Schutzstaffel. This commercially produced Austrian style M16 helmet features a mobile swastika and canted party shield decals on a dark field gray finish. The screened air grommets are positioned above the shields. The black finish displays normal wear and age to the surface. The interior features a complete and original leatherliner with drawstring. The chinstrap shows normal light wear.$2000. More Photos

1110HEL17 - Police M42 double decal combat helmet . This excellent example features an unbordered Polizei eagle and the swastika decals. The finish is the rough texture field gray finish. The decals are in very good condition showing normal period wear. The interior has a complete liner with a separated drawstring. The liner is size stamped 56. The shell is stamped hkp 64 ( SE -Sachsische Emailler )and Lot # 3537. $2750. More Photos

1011H5 - Feuerschutzpolizei helmet with leather neck apron. This fire brigade helmet features with full leather neck apron. The civil style helmet features and black finish with a Feuerschutzpolizei decal. The exterior finish displays normal, light period wear. There is no rust or dings to distract from the helmet's appearance. The interior displays a civil style chinstrap and padded liner. Attached to the leather by means of leather inserts is the black leather neck apron worn to give added protection while fire fighting. $450. More Photos

1010H16 - French Milice helmet. The French Milice was a para-military organization established to assist the German occupying forces in maintaining order. They were widely prosecuted as collaborators after the war by former members of the Marquis ( French Underground Resistance ) and French courts. This traditional 'poilu" style helmet features a circular aluminum frontplate exhibiting the distinctive Milice ensigia. The helmet's exterior is dark blue-gray. The interior displays the original black leather liner chinstrap and band. Very rare. $1250. More Photos

1010H11 - Luftschutz M38 gladiator style beaded helmet. This excellent condition Luftschutz helmet displays light surface wear to its dark blue smooth paint finish. The Luftschutz decal is displayed on the front. The interior features a complete leather liner with chinstrap in excellent condition having minimal wear. The helmet size 56 is marked on the inside rear apron along with the statement that the helmet's price is "8 Reichsmarks and the sale and distribution is authorized for the 8th Air Protection District." There is a stamping in the apron above the decal information, "RL2 38/28". $450. More Photos

106H5 - Fire Police civil style helmet. This aluminum helmet features a gold canted swastika and canted national colors escutcheon indicating earlier use. The matte black painted finish is in very good condition with areas of minor loss of finish. The aluminum has a split on the left side where the visor meets the descending side apron. This helmet has plugs where an aluminum comb would attach to the crown. The interior has a complete leather liner and chinstrap. The padded crown displays the initials "H.F." The side apron is stamped with a circled PDD above DRPang. The rear of the apron is stamped 72. $350. More Photos

092h3 - Very rare NSKK M40 helmet. This helmet features a NSKK decal that shows wear. The NSKK was responsible for training drivers for military duty as there were not enough qualified drivers available to fill the military ranks throughout the course of the war. This very rare helmet shows normal wear to the dark gray exterior finish. The interior has a complete chinstrap and liner. The apron is marked ET64 with a very low 939 batch number. Rare helmet. $1650. More Photos

092h7 - SA Luftshutz double decal gladiator style helmet. This rare helmet features a medium blue finish with SA insignia SA eagle decals. The interior is in "as-found" condition and would restore well with the proper liner.$650. More Photos

092h9 - Luftshutz gladiator style helmet. This dark blue finish helmet shows light wear. The Luftschutz decal is in excellent condition. The interior is well marked on the rear of the apron that is stamped, RL2-40/2 Hochtpreis Rmk.8. and the helmet supplier's ink stamp. The liner shows wear with a complete chinstrap. $325. More Photos

079H19 - Luftschutz "beaded" double decal combat style helmet. This helmet is in great shape. The helmet has screened air grommets. The finish is in near mint condition. The stylized Luftschutz eagle is also in near mint condition. Buy this helmet for a great representative piece. $750. More Photos

079H16 - Postschutz M34 double decal helmet . This is one rare helmet. The screened air grommets and stylized decal are nice to see on this helmet. The finish shows a great age patina and consistent surface wear. The cork pads separating the liner from the shell are original to the piece. This helmet worn by the Postal Protection Police is unquestionable and very rare. $3500. More Photos

114H2 - Luftwaffe Fallschirmjager M38 single decal helmet, near mint, un-issued condition. This is an exceptionally rare offering due to it never having been issued. The helmet features a second style Luftwaffe eagle and a field gray finish. The exterior field gray finish displays minor storage age. The liner band is fitted tight to the shell and is affixed with four slotted aluminum bolts that replaced the earlier spanner bolts mid-war. The interior features a near mint leather liner that is well-marked with the "Heisler Berlin C2" stamp. The helmet's shell size "66" and head size "54" are also clearly stamped. The leather chinstraps are complete and mint. The shell is stamped on the right side "ET66" and the batch number is stamped along the rear apron "5071". Complete and untouched, this Fallschirmjager helmet would be impossible to upgrade. $10,950. More Photos

096h4 - Luftwaffe M38 Fallschirmjager helmet with tropical tan (Afrika) and zimmeritt finish. This helmet features zimmeritt the same coating applied to armored vehicles. The color of the tan indicates it as a tropical camouflage worn in the Mediterranean (Africa, Sicily, Greece or Italian) campaigns. The helmet shows spanners are present under the thick zimmeritt coating. The exterior shows heavy combat use. The interior features an early war Heisler marked liner size stamped 59 / 71 shell. The chinstrap is supple and complete. It shows wear consistent with the rest of the helmet. $18,500. More Photos

096h6 - Luftwaffe M38 Fallschirmjager doctor's or medic's helmet with white wash finish. This same helmet appears on in Combat Helmets of the Third Reich VOL. II HEER AND LUFTWAFFE , by Thomas Kibler and Robert Iqbal. Copyright 2005 Reddick Enterprises and Thomas Kibler , pages 94-95. This book describes how the helmet was a direct purchase from the vet at a hotel buy. The helmet features a winter white wash hand-painted finish with the medical red cross stenciled over the top. All spanner bolts show matching and even wear. The Luftwaffe eagle had been neatly covered to allow for the application of the white wash finish. The interior features an early war Karl Heisler liner size stamped 58 / 68 shell. The complete chinstrap shows use and wear consistent with the liner. The apron is stamped ET 68 with the batch number 695. $18,500. More Photos

096h5 - Luftwaffe M38 Fallschirmjager helmet with brown, green and tan swirl pattern over spray. This helmet features a camo pattern sometimes seen on vehicles in Normandy campaign photographs. The Luftwaffe eagle is apparent being visible through the green paint. The spanner bolts all match in wear and finish. The interior features and early Karl Heisler liner size stamped 57 / 68. A normal head size helmet. The leather shows minor fraying from age and use. The complete chinstrap shows wear consistent with the liner. The rear apron is stamped with the batch number 3152. The ET shell size stamp is not evident but more than likely under the liner band. $12,500. More Photos

096h2 - Luftwaffe M38 Fallschirmjager helmet with alternating tropical and field gray pattern camouflage. This helmet has early spanner bolts with a smooth dark field gray finish. The interior features an early war leather liner size stamped 59 / 71 shell. This is a large helmet size. The complete chinstrap shows normal wear and is in excellent condition. The rear of the apron is stamped ET71 with the batch number 4224. $12,500. More Photos

089H5 - Luftwaffe Fallschirmjager helmet. This helmet features a dark field gray semi-rough texture finish. The Luftwaffe eagle shows normal wear but is in overall very good condition. The exterior finish indicates it has not been cleaned. There is one shallow "battle" dent towards the top front center. The liner is secured to the shell with four spanner bolts. The interior indicates a mid-war RB numbered liner size 54 with a 66 shell. The RB number has been darkened. The ventilation holes in the leather and all the stitching is complete and not torn. Separating the liner from the aluminum band are extra thick pads intended to adjust the small liner size to the shell. The shell is stamped ET68 indicating wartime replacement of the liner. The chinstrap is incomplete missing the friction clip and buckle but shows authentic use. Rare piece that will display well. $6,000.  More Photos