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This page's last update: Feb 8, 2010
 HE-52 M16 Austrian transitional
Helmet Here's a transitional helmet that's seen better
days. It has been fit with a new M31 liner and reissued as a single decal.
The decal has been completely scratched out. In can see no indication of
size on the liner or the shell. The liner is in rough shape but all the
tongues are there. They will break off if you mess with them as they are a
bit stiff. The drawstring is missing. The interior of the shell
has some apple green paint but overall there's lots of oxidation. VG $270
 HE-43 M42 SD Luft
Helmet Nice combat example with better than 90% +of the
rough textured dark blue paint intact. The detailing to the 2nd pattern
decal is
excellent being about 95% intact. The size 59 liner with the drawstring is
intact with some chafing but overall very good and supple, one of the
tongues is torn away. The side of the interior of the shell is stamped "NS66" (indicating manufacturer Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, Schwerte) and "2258" as well the
center is dome stamped. The chin strap has been replaced and the original
is included along with the 2 wee aluminum rivets. The short strap portion
has broke, however the long strap is still intact. Exc++ $895
 HE-50 M40 SD Luft
Helmet Nice combat example with better than 95% of the
rough textured dark blue paint intact. The detailing to the 2nd pattern
decal is
excellent being about 98% intact. The size 55 liner with the drawstring is
intact with almost no wear at all, good and supple. The side of the interior of the shell is stamped "Q62" (indicating manufacturer
Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter) and lot numbered,
"T995". The chin strap is missing. Exc++ $1150
 HE-34 M40 SD Army
Helmet
Fresh in from a NJ Veteran family. This one
is painted in the rough texture slate grey paint finish. The exterior
is in good shape being free of dents with scuff and wear. This one
was there. I would say 98%+ of the finish is intact. The decal does
show age and scratches but I would say is 90% intact. The interior has a Q64
stamp and well as
what looks like 'IN34S", sorry it's not clear.. The original
liner is stamped size 56.
The liner is shows wear and some cracks and age. the draw string is missing. The
chin strap is broke, it is marked "..ORN ZEY 1943" very
hard to make out. An honest very heavy combat
helmet. Exc+
$695
 HE-35 M40 SD Luft Camo
Helmet Purchased put of an old Canadian
collection. This one appears to be field painted. Really looks great
too! The exterior has a hit just above the decal, not bad but there.
The decal remains 70% intact with good details. This one was
there. I would say 95%+ of the camo finish
is intact.
The interior has a Q62 stamp and well as a hard to make out
stamp under the field marked "15" to the interior. The interior of
the helmet is Luftwaffe grey. The original liner I have searched for
a size
stamp but to no avail. The liner is shows wear and some cracks and
age. the draw string is missing. It appears to have
been oiled at some point and the result is it has darkened
somewhat. The original chin strap is intact. I see no marking on it.
An honest very heavy combat
helmet. Exc+ $1950 HOLD(wp)
 HE-53 M16 DD SS
Helmet Here's a great helmet that is a scary one to buy,
even for the most experienced collector. It's a Austrian M16 size 66 that
has been converted for the Algemeine SS for use in the 30"s. It makes use
of the CA poacher runic and party shields. The interior is a bit
rough and sports someone's initials. It is well marked. Ok just so you guys feel
completely comfortable with this it's been I've sent it to Kelly Hicks who
has given it a thumbs up and his certification is included!! Exc++ $8950
 Vi-7 Early Luftwaffe Officers Summer
Visor
A striking visor this is a private purchase, Officer’s white top visor
cap consists of a removable, brushed, white, cotton/rayon blend top with
white piping to the crown. The removable top fits securely to the formed
body and of course is absolutely original to the cap. The centerband is a
black, horizontally ribbed, mohair with silver/aluminum piping to both the
top and bottom edges. The internal cap crown stiffening has been removed
but a vertical stiffener to the front is still there, this was the shape
that was very popular at the time. The center of the cap has an early
short winged, hand embroidered, bullion eagle on a white wool base. The
eagle is attached with 3 snaps to allow for removal at time of washing. To
the center is a hand embroidered winged billion oak-leaf wreath that does
have some minor age in the form of oxidizing/powdering. The cap
has a bullion chin-cord with
awesome patina secured with two metal buttons. The black Vulkanfiber visor
has a simulated leather lip to the forward edge. The interior of the
cap is lined. The crown has an Erel celluloid sweat diamond. The interior
of the cap also has a leather sweatband with ventilation perforations and
an underlying orange foam rubber padding to the front forehead section.
The orange material is somewhat lost to time but remnants remain. There
are some wee 1 or 2 mm holes to the sweat band on the sides and the back
has a small bow tie. This cap is in nice shape and displays well. There
are no holes are damage to the exterior and just some minor soil. Exc++ $2150
 HE-42 Municipal Police Motorcycle Crash
Helmet
Here's a nice example of a hard to find helmet. Constructed of "fiber-helm"
with a thick rubber buffer and a leather visor. The body of the helmet is
in good shape with some crazing and chipping that has somewhat affected to
heavy black lacquer finish to the exterior. There is a bit of black paint
overspray on the liner so my guess is that this one was period reissued. The Police eagle to the front is in perfect
condition. The sides have the std screened air vents. the reverse neck
panel also has 4 ventilation grommets. The original liner is well
marked Erel in their familiar silver diamond marked and ink stamped size
56. This helmet is complete with original chin strap. $950
 Vi-5 Officer Visor Chin Strap
Minty bright, twisted, silver/aluminum chin cord. NM $95
 SB-77 Early Allgemeine-SS Visor Skull
Early 1st pattern "Danziger" style skull constructed of die stamped
tyombac. 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, 37mm x 37mm. The
skull only retains about 10% of its silver wash. The hollow reverse of the
skull is a mirror image of the obverse and the original, soldered
attachment prongs are intact. Exc+
$325
 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++
$395ea
 BE-15 Panzer EM/NCO Overseas/M43 Cap
Eagle Early, machine woven, national eagle with outstretched
wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons in white rayon
threads on a woven, black rayon base. The eagle’s wingspan is roughly, 2
3/8" from wing tip to wing tip. The eagle is still on its original black
rayon factory roll but the 1/4" is nearly torn off. just above where the
eagles heavy black border ends. Good example of a desirable eagle with
minimal age toning. Exc+ $120
 SE-63 NSKK 2nd Pattern Cap Eagle
2nd pattern, machine woven
cap eagle with
Eagle and Swas. below the letters NSKK all in silver /aluminum thread,
approx 3¼" wide. Exc++ $62
 CB-86 Police M43 Overseas Cap
Insignia
Removed a bit roughly from a
M43 cap, approx 1 3/4" wide machine woven Police eagle in silver/grey
rayon thread on a rayon base. The backing has been folded over and
remnants of the original thread remain.
There is some minor damage. Exc $35
 CB-101 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Visor Cap Eagle
Well detailed 2nd pattern
silver washed die struck alloy with 1 remaining attachment prong. Much of
the silver wash has been absorbed. Approx. 2 3/4" wide. Exc+ $65
 CB-102 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Visor Cap Eagle
Well detailed 2nd pattern
silver washed die struck alloy with both attachment prongs. Much of the
silver wash has been absorbed. Approx. 2 3/4" wide. Exc++ $75
HOLD(cb)
 CB-109 Rad EM Cap
insignia Nice original example in fine shape. This
would work well on a RAD Display Both prongs broke off.
Exc+ $20
 CB-53 Rad EM Cap
insignia Nice original example in fine shape. This
would work well on a RAD Display Both prongs broke off.
Exc+ $20 HOLD (ji)
 CB-100 Rad EM Cap
insignia Nice original example in fine shape. This
would work well on a RAD Display Both prongs broke off.
Exc+ $22
 CB-89 Luftwaffe 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. Both brass mounting prongs are intact. NM
$25
 CB-92 Luftwaffe 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
 BE-39 Luftwaffe EM/NCO
Cap Eagle Good example of
a machine embroidered eagle, this one is in good condition and was uniform
removed. Approx 3" wide. Sewn onto a grey/blue wool backing. Shows age
toning. Exc+ $45
 CB-103 Luftwaffe EM/NCO Cap Eagle
Good example of
a machine embroidered eagle, this one is in good condition and was uniform
removed. Approx 3" wide. Sewn onto a grey/blue wool backing. Shows age
toning. Exc+ $48
 CB-95 Army Visor Cap Eagle
Poorly detailed late war zinc
with all prongs remaining. Approx. 2 3/4" wide. Exc++ $32
 CB-98 Army Visor Cap Eagle
Poorly detailed late war zinc
with all prongs remaining. Approx. 2 ½" wide. Exc++ $30
 CB-104 Army Visor Cap Eagle
Early tombak
with 2 prongs remaining. Approx. 65mm wide. Exc+
$40 HOLD(zs)
 Cock-2 Army Visor Cap
Wreath Measuring approx 2 1/2" wide this metal cap
insignia is stone mint in issued bag. It is aluminum
construction. MINT $19
 CB-66 EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and
Cockade Die struck insignia with cockade and nicely
marked, only 1 prong remains. Exc+
$30
 CB-67 EM/NCO Visor Cap Wreath and
Cockade Die struck insignia with cockade, pin broke off
reverse. Exc+
$25
 Cock-18 EM/NCO Visor
Cap Cockade Approx 7/8" diameter 2nd pattern
cockades, Some loose. Dealers: Quantity pricing
available. Mint
$10ea
 Cock-23 Panzer Beret Wreath and
Cockade Rayon based
later pattern set up approx 3" wide and cut from a roll. Mint
$130
 Cock-21 Panzer Beret Wreath and
Cockade Rayon based
later pattern set up approx 3" wide and cut from a roll. Purchased
from Vet's family by me. Mint
$130
 Cock-19 Panzer EM/NCO Overseas/M43 Cap
Cockade Rayon based 7/8" diameter
and cut from a roll. Purchased from Vet's family by
me. You will not find another! Mint
$150
 Cock-22 Army "crusher" Visor Cap Wreath
and Cockade Rayon
based later pattern set up approx 3" wide and cut from a
roll. Purchased from Vet's family by me. Mint
$150
 CB-72 Jäger Trooper Cap
Badge Silver washed die struck insignia with 3 prongs
intact with black back, 95%+ of silver intact . Later example.
Purchased from Vet's family by me. Mint-
$57
 CB-68 Jäger Trooper Cap Badge
Silver washed die struck insignia with 3 prongs intact. Later example. Exc++
$40
 CB-108 Mountain Troopers Cap Edelweiss
Nice 2 piece die struck insignia with correct gilt washed center secured
with bent over tabs. The reverse is correctly marked "G.B.41" Exc++
$85
 CB-105 1st Pattern SS/SA Cap Eagle This style eagle was used
for a number of services. 1st pattern eagle in tombak with good prongs and
correctly painted swas. 36mm wide. NM
$50 HOLD(ra)
 CB-61 Cap Badge for
Postal/Forestry Visor This style eagle was used on
Postal and Forestry visors as well as some other visors. Silver stamped
alloy eagle and swastika, whose wingspan approx. 2-¼", one prong
remains to the reverse. Its original finish is lightly worn but for the
most part retained. Exc+
$38 HOLD(jvo)
 CB-99 Cap Badge for
Railway Visor This style eagle was used on
Reichsbahn visors as well as some other visors. bronze washed stamped
alloy eagle and swastika, whose wingspan approx. 1½", one prong
broke off to the reverse. Its original finish is lightly worn but for the
most part retained. Exc++
$38 HOLD(jvo)
 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-2 Army EM/NCO M43 Cap
Eagle
Machine woven on rayon. Approx. 2 3/8" wide on Army green
backing. Unissued and cut from a strip this have light storage wear and
minor soil. Purchased from Vet's family by me.
Lightly soiled. Exc+ $29
 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
 CE-4 Coastal Artilery EM/NCO M43 Cap
Eagle
Machine woven in yellow/golden
threads on rayon. Approx. 75mm" wide on a Coastal Artillery green backing.
Exc++ $25
 CB-107 1st Pattern Police cap insignia Silver
washed two piece consructed die stamped badge with correct left facing
eagle and pebbled swas. The prongs are broke off. Tough to find!! Ex
$79
 CB-106 2nd Pattern Police cap insignia Silver
washed die stamped badge with right facing
eagle and good prongs. This is slightly vaulted and certainly rates NM
$49
 CB-87 DRKB Cap insignia Silver
washed with black paint. Shows minor wear , both prongs intact. approx 1½"
wide Ex++
$29
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