Headgear

This page's last update: January 30, 2011

Army Helmets

HE-5071 M42 Single Decal Army Helmet
Here we have a combat worn M42 Single Decal Army Helmet that is in unaltered original condition. The shell continues to look pretty good. It has reminisce of its original Army green paint, the odd white paint scuff, and one small pressure mark to its top. The single decal is better than 50%. To the inside, it continues to retain its original liner. The liner also looks pretty good. It has some age/sweat toning and continues to have all of its stitching intact. The chin strap and draw string have been lost to time. The inside is marked "EF62" and lot number "2231". The liner is ink stamped "54" for its size and also marked "5" in pen. It is personalized twice, once on the shell and once on the liner. The one on the liner is also marked "33". Overall this piece rates Exc+.
$395 HOLD(wj)

HE-77 M35 Army Helmet
Combat worn example that has a damage free shell with original paint. There are some scuffs and what looks like the remnants of where some red paint has scuffed it. This will clean off. Has original liner and chin strap that is not perfect but shows some minor wear. This helmet is in dark green with some surface oxidation and marked "NS62" and lot # 5829 to the reverse. I see no decal remnants. Exc+
$550

HE-76 M16 Shell
Original shell that has been post-war painted grey and has a post-war decal. The shell is damage and dent free with no interior. Perfect for restoration. Exc
$325 HOLD(mh)

Luftwaffe Helmets

HE-78 M35 Luftwaffe Helmet
This is a combat worn example which surely was there! It appears to have been a white camo example from winter duty. I can only guess that because there is reminisce of white camo around the rivets. The exterior of the the helmet is in good condition with no damage or heavy dents but shows paint wear and scuffs throughout. There continues to remain approximately 65% of the decal. There are three original rivets. To the interior, the side of the shell is stamped "N.S. 64" and the back of the shell is stamped "5481". The leather liner shows age darkening and wear as well as light age cracks, all the tabs remain and all of the stitching. The liner is personalized on each side on ink and reads "Pubrung 44" as well as to the reverse, ""Lobpidaug" sorry hard to read but that's my best guess. The interior of the liner underneath is stamped "20". I do not see the liner size ink stamp. The chin strap is has torn in half where a buckle hole in the leather was yet the entire chin strap remains there. A nice example that would be great for your collection! Overall this piece rates Exc+/Exc++
$575 HOLD

HE-65 M40 Luft Helmet
Combat worn example that has been repainted a light blue and that coat later removed revealing 95% of the rough textured dark blue paint intact. Some remnants of the sky blue can bee seen as overspray to the underside and there' also some remnants around the rivets. It's not adhered well and can come off with your fingernail. I see no decal remnants. The size 58 liner without the drawstring is intact with almost no wear at all, good and supple. The side of the interior of the shell is stamped "  66" Sorry the 2 letter manufacture code is illegible and lot numbered, "97". The chin strap is intact and unmarked. Exc++
$525

Firepolice Helmets

HE-5031 Early DD Firepolice Helmet
Here's a neat early helmet fresh from the Vet's family. Typical early lightweight aluminum with rolled edges and the natural aluminum finished comb on top. This helmet retains 98% of it's factory paint with some surface spotting from oxidizing. I was tempted to give this a light polish with black shoe wax to make this all go away but that, I leave to you. This remains exactly as I received it. This sports 2 great decals underneath the 2 seven hole "salt and pepper" vent holes. The police eagle is certainly 99% and the party shield decal 95% with some scrapes. Both are clearly shown. The interior of the shell is correctly maker marked and dated 1934. The size 57 liner is a M31 style in really great shape although the top liner string is lost. All 5 "T tabs" are intact should an optional neck guard require attaching. The top padding is also still there and in excellent shape. Finally the early style "Y strap" chin strap is 100% intact. It has some minor surface cracking but is all supple and in great shape. This is a fine example with superior leather and just enough wear so you know it's quite real. Exc+/Exc++
$420

Visors

Vi-13 Army Artillery Officers Visor
This visor has a very nicely shaped padded front crown The cap material is a plush quality wool trikot weave, in a field grey/green Army hue. On inspection there is no mothing. The red Artillery piping is in fine shape. The dark bluish-green cap band is very clean and is not bent or miss shaped. The insignia is nice with an aluminum eagle correctly pinned in place behind the interior lining. The aluminum wreath is a nice one with an aluminum cockade. The chin cords are perfect. The visor is in nice condition, and has that checked underside that I so like to see. The size 56 is ink stamped to the interior triangular center sweat-guard. The tan leather sweatband has 2 small tears to the front about 1/2" each, likely from guys peeking under there. The side is ink stamped on the inside, "Clemens Wagner Braunschweig 1938" and interestingly "Franz Ritter vorm. Carl Roth Dettingen 1939" most likely the distributor. Behind the sweatband to the front is a cork section. The rayon top lining is in fine shape. The diamond-shaped moisture shield still present. A nice example. Exc++
$950

Vi-5067 Original Visor Beak
Great piece for the guy who needs it! Condition as shown.
$35

Vi-18 Army Artillery Officers Visor pictured in reference
Originally this one came from Bill Shea a couple years ago. It was purchased for $1550 and now I offer it here at my pricing. Rather than redescribe the entire thing I'll just steal Bill's!! "Have you ever wanted to have a “published” item in your collection? Here is your chance to own exactly that, as this exact cap is featured on pages 18, 40 and 344 in the book entitled The Collector’s Guide to Cloth Third Reich Military Headgear by Gary Wilkins (see BK-19). This is not only in the book, but on the back cover (top left) as well as on the spine! That gives you an idea as to how special this cap really is. It is produced in a lighter hue of field gray wool which is soft to the touch. Condition-wise, it is near excellent with a few very small spots of tracking both on the top (which has some minor discoloration too) and at the front peak. There is also a small spot underneath where the right side (as worn) “folds” over the centre band which cannot be seen while on display. The front peak is fairly prominent, with the sides gently sloping down towards the back of the cap. The red piping for Artillery (Flak) personnel is outstanding, retaining its vibrant color. The centerband is produced in a dark green badge cloth and is excellent as well. The Army eagle is made of zinc and therefore has lost a good deal of its original highlights. The cockade is aluminum with a red felt bull’s eye. These are attached to a dark green badge cloth background that is identical to the centerband. The Officer’s double chincord is produced in a silver bullion, this is excellent and attaches to the cap by a pair of small silver finished pebbled aluminum buttons. The black lacquer vulkanfibre visor is in great condition, still remaining very shiny. The underside of the visor is finished in a brownish-orange hue and is lightly crosshatched. The interior of this cap is very unique! Just the top is lined, not the sides. The top of the interior has a goldish-brown ribbed rayon that is very clean. A narrow suede leather strips sewn over the crown seam and the sides to hide the stitching used to secure the lining. With no lining on the sides you can clearly see the crown support (stütze) which is double wrapped in leather. Also seen is a clear celluloid moisture shield. Written on this is the script “Biehler-Mütze Rastatt”, indicating the cap was either produced or distributed by this small company (which actually was in business until 1966!) Also seen is the word “stirdruckfrei” which means that the cap is equipped with a “pressure-free forehead”. A paper tag underneath the moisture shield has an ink stamp identifying the size as a 56. The sweatband is produced in a brown leather, there is some minor discoloration from use but it is otherwise issue free. A great cap that you will be proud to call your own!" For you guys who are always asking for textbook, you can't get more textbook than that!!! Exc++
$1150 Layaway(va)

Vi-20 Luftwaffe Fight EM/NCO Visor
Here is a private purchase visor by Clemens Wagner that is not in the best of shape but can be a wonderful addition to your display for a very reasonable price. Real nice exterior. Constructed of Luftwaffe blue/grey wool with just the 2 wee holes to the top. It is piped in golden yellow wool. The front crown is high and well-rounded, not all bent out of shape like I see so often. The internal spring is in place, which keeps the top panel in the correct shape. The black rayon center-band has two aluminium based insignia intact. An eagle and a front winged cockade. The patent leather chin cords show the usual age cracking and are in fine shape. The black colored Vulkanfiber visor is in perfect condition being 100% intact. The visor underside has that crosshatch pattern that you guys so much love to see. The size 58½ interior is lined in pale golden rayon. The leather band has been glued up into place so that I can't pull it back. When of where who knows? The corners of the visor are pulling back from the edges of the cap itself. This is a great cap that has some age but still looks great. Exc
$495 Layaway(nf)

Caps

Vi-14 Luftwaffe M43 EM/NCO Field Cap
This cap is a well made example made from blue/grey blend of rayon and wool. This is made in the traditional shape with fold down back and side panels. The front has 2 grey pebbled buttons. The front visor is in good shape with the internal cardboard stiffener intact and not broken. The front center features a Luft. trapezoid eagle and tri-color cockade. The interior is lined with a silky rayon material. It is ink stamped "1944 0/0501/0015  57". Indicating 1944 manufacture, a RBN maker designation and the size, 57. The lining area about the lower edge is sweat stained. This cap has no holes and although it was worn it is not damaged and it absolutely a nice example. Exc++
$475

Cockades

CB-67 Army EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and Cockade
Die struck insignia with cockade, pin broke off reverse. Exc+
$25

CB-174 Early Army EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and Cockade
Bright tombac die struck insignia with cockade, pins intact. Exc++
$35

CB-133 Army EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and Cockade
Die struck zinc insignia with cockade and 2 pins intact. Exc+
$20

CB-172 Customs Visor Wreath and Cockade
Good detail die cast prongs lost. Approx. 2 ½" wide. Exc++
$65

CB-159 Rechswehr Cockade Cap Insignia
Hand embroidered in bullion onto a dark green wool backing it measures approx 2" wide. Exc++
$45

Cock-27 KM Coastal Artillery Officer Wreath and Cockade
Early hand embroidered 1935 pattern This shops age toning but no mothing. Beauty!! Exc++
$135

CB-157 Panzer Beret wreath and Cockade
Removed from a beret this is a machine woven insignia. Exc++
$110

CB-92 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Visor Wreath and Cockade
One piece silver washed die struck alloy with a painted cockade. Measures approx 5 1/2" and nicely vaulted insignia is in NM condition. Brass mounting prongs are intact .NM
$27

CB-160 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Visor Wreath and Cockade
One piece silver washed die struck alloy with a painted cockade. Measures approx 5 1/2" and nicely vaulted insignia is in Exc condition with minor age. Brass mounting prongs are intact .Exc+
$25

CB-146 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Cap Eagle & Cockade
Good example of a machine embroidered eagle and cockade on wool backing. Shows age toning. Mint-
$45

CB-137 M43 Army NCO/EM Cockade
Machine embroidered onto a cotton/rayon backing it measures approx 2mm diameter. Vet purchased by me, just needs ironing. Mint
$19

Cock-20 M43 Eagle/Cockade Cap Insignia
Machine embroidered onto a cotton/rayon backing it measures approx 2 1/2" wide. Vet purchased by me Mint
$49

CB-162 M43 Eagle/Cockade Cap Insignia
Machine embroidered onto a cotton/rayon backing it measures approx 2 1/2" wide. Exc++
$45

Cock-26 Imperial Prussian Reserve Visor Cockade
Multi-piece construction. Shows minor wear , both prongs intact. approx 23mm diameter Ex++
$19

Cock-5059 DRKB Cap Cockade
Stamped gilt metal with fabric insert. Shows minor wear/discoloration, all prongs intact. Approx 25mm diameter Exc++.
$19

CB-138 DRKB Cap Cockade
Stamped gilt metal with fabric insert. Shows minor wear , both prongs intact. approx 23mm diameter Ex++
$19  HOLD(mk)

CB-126 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Visor Wreath and Cockade
One piece silver washed die struck alloy with a painted cockade. Measures approx 5 1/2" and nicely vaulted insignia is in NM condition. 1 Brass mounting prong intact. Exc+
$20 HOLD(fe)

CB-176 Army EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and Cockade
Bright Aluminum die struck insignia with cockade. All pins remain. Wreath is marked "K1 39". Cockade is marked "38". Exc++/NM
$35 HOLD(mk)

CB-177 Early Army EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and Cockade
Die struck insignia with cockade. All pins remain. Marked "14" "Ges Getch". Exc++
$30 HOLD(mk)

CB-134 Army EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath
Die struck insignia in silver washed early tombac with prongs intact. Exc++
$25 Layaway(jcm)

CB-148 State Admin. EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and Cockade
Die struck insignia with cockade, all pins intact. Used on various Civilian Visors, Forestry and Diplomatic for example. NM
$75 Layaway(jcm)

Patch-194 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Cap Eagle & Cockade
Good example of a machine embroidered eagle and cockade on wool backing. Uniform removed and Purchased from Vet's Grandson. Shows age toning. Exc+
$40 HOLD(eg)

Cap Eagles

CB-156 Navy Pith Helmet Eagle
Huge eagle with prong intact. NM
$195

CB-5060 Army Visor Cap Eagle
The obverse is well worn. All prongs remain intact. Approx. 2 ¾" wide. Condition as shown.
$27

CB-171 Army Visor Cap Eagle
Fine detail aluminium with 1 prongs intact. Approx. 2 ½" wide. Exc++
$40 HOLD

CB-110 Army Visor Cap Eagle
Fine detail aluminum with one prong lost. Approx. 2 ½" wide. Exc++
$40 HOLD(eo)

SE-51 Army EM/NCO M43 Cap Eagle
Machine woven on rayon. Approx. 2 3/8" wide on Army green backing. Purchased from Vet's family by me. Mint
$65

CE-14 Navy Pith Helmet Eagle
Minty original set of insignia. all prongs intact. NM
$695

CE-5040 2nd Pattern Police cap insignia
Silver washed die stamped insignia with right facing eagle and good prongs. This is slightly vaulted with minor soil. Exc+/Exc++
$45

Ti-381 1st Pattern Police cap insignia
Silver washed die stamped 2 piece constructed badge with left facing eagle and good prongs. Exc++
$60

CB-129 1st Pattern Police cap insignia
Silver washed die stamped 2 piece constructed badge with left facing eagle and good prongs. Exc++
$55

Ti-356 2nd Pattern Police cap insignia
Silver washed die stamped insignia with right facing eagle and good prongs. This is slightly vaulted and certainly rates Exc++
$45

CE-29 NCO Police Shako Eagle
Silver washed die stamped Aluminum alloy insignia with threaded screws remaining. Maker marked. Approx 6" wide. This is vaulted and certainly rates Exc++
$125 HOLD(re)

CB-116 Army Visor Cap Eagle
Fine detail early silver washed tombac with all prongs intact. Approx. 2 ½" wide, unmarked. Exc++
$60 Layaway(jcm)

CB-166 1st Pattern Police cap insignia
Silver washed die stamped 2 piece constructed badge with left facing eagle and good prongs. Lots of sparkle left to this! NM
$75 HOLD(re)

Ti-355 2nd Pattern Police cap insignia
Silver washed die stamped insignia with right facing eagle and good prongs. This is slightly vaulted and certainly rates Exc++
$45  HOLD(ab)

CB-173 NCO Police Shako Eagle by Assmann
Silver washed die stamped Aluminum alloy insignia with only one threaded screw remaining. Maker marked. Approx 6" wide. This is vaulted and certainly rates Exc++
$85 HOLD(db)

Cap Skulls

SB-76 Early Allgemeine-SS Visor Skull
Nice set here, silver washed, die stamped, alloy construction, Prussian "Danziger" style skull and crossbones features no bottom jaw. The crossbones extend outwards from either side of the skull. The skull and crossbones are roughly, 1 ½" x 1½". The skull retains about 99% of its silver wash. The hollow reverse of the skull is a mirror image of the obverse and the original, soldered attachment prongs are broke off. The skull has no visible manufacturer’s markings. This sale is for one skull- 1st buyer get his choice! Exc++
$195 Just one left...

CE-21 SS Officer Skull
Die stamped Officer Visor eagle with two prongs intact. Well marked example normally attributed to Deschler. Exc++
Layaway(fi)

Cap Badges and Insignia

CB-164 RAD Cap Badge
Well marked silver washed aluminum with all prongs intact. Exc++
$35

CB-151 RAD Cap Badge
Well marked silver washed aluminum with 1 prong intact. Exc+
$30

CB-165 RAD Cap Badge
Well marked silver washed aluminum with no prongs. Exc
$25

CB-87 DRKB Cap insignia
Silver washed with black paint. Shows minor wear , both prongs intact. approx 1½" wide Ex++
$29

Other

PN-5048 HJ Cap Badge
25 x 15mm Pins remain intact. Stamped RZM M1/102. 100% enamel. Exc++/NM
$150

Ti-366 Cap Edelweiss
Two piece constructed dies stamped alloy with oxidation. Exc+
$49

Vi-23 Customs Official Chin-cord Visor
Multi-piece construction with dark green rayon cord and Aluminum. Shows minor wear and traces of oxidizing. Ex++
$95