Warelics Militaria Collectibles

(67)  EXT. RARE, GRAY-PAINTED, "DOUBLE DECAL", LIGHTWEIGHT "SCHUTZPOLIZEI" ( "SCHUPO" ), OR "SICHERHEITSPOLIZEI" ( "SIPO" ) HELMET.

This EXTREMELY RARE, Nazi police helmet is the lightweight, so-called "civil style" helmet, FACTORY FINISHED in a smooth, light-GRAY paint, for Nazi "SCHUPO", or "SIPO" units. The lightweight steel "shell" has the narrow, "squared-off" helmet "skirt", and the usual bilateral, paired, 7-hole, perforated air vents on each side ( photo ). The left side decal is the "bordered" type, SILVER-FOIL & BLACK, police shield, which is 100% intact, and is virtually "PERFECT" ( photo ). The right-sided, "party-shield" transfer is 98% intact, with only four TINY scratches ( photo ). The ORIGINAL, factory-applied, smooth, GRAY-painted finish is 98% present. The original, M31, "CIVIL-STYLE" liner system consists of a light-tan, soft, sheepskin-leather liner, with nine seperate tongues, joined together, at their apices, with a length of drawstring, and a leather-covered soft pad, or "cushion", inside of the dome ( photo ). The are five, "mushroom cap"-shaped, black leather "tabs", for attachment of an ( optional ) leather neck protector, usually only used in the BLACK-painted, "Fire Police" model ( photo ). The original, 16 mm. wide, black-leather, non-detachable chinstrap is riveted to the leather liner, and adjustable by means of two, black-painted, metal buckles ( photo ). There is an OLD, partially-torn, paper "name tag", "....fed VEITH", glued to the inside of the rear helmet "skirt" ( photo ). The condition of the liner, and chinstrap, is "VERY GOOD +"; while the helmet "shell", including decals, grades a little better, at "VERY GOOD ++", to "low-EXCELLENT". NOTE: This ALL-GRAY version of the "SCHUPO", or "SIPO", helmet was worn by police personnel assigned to duty with the infamous SS-"EINSATZGRUPPEN", or "killing squads", and is an EXTREMELY RARE Third Reich police helmet!!!
 
EXTREMELY RARE, GRAY-FINISHED, "DOUBLE- DECAL", NAZI "SCHUTZPOLIZEI" HELMET.

$1,700.00.  SOLD  ORDER

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left   Helmet back  

(87)  "MINTY" ( "EARLY" M40 ), SINGLE-DECAL, HEER HELMET WITH A "PERFECT" ARMY DECAL, AND "REMOVED" NATIONAL SHIELD DECAL

This EXTRA-FINE, nearly MINT, example of a very "EARLY" production, model 1940, German army helmet has almost 100% of its ORIGINAL, dark gray-green, factory-applied, ROUGH-TEXTURED finish ( Photo ). The left side has a "100%", and virtually PERFECT, black, and SILVER FOIL "Wehrmachtsadler" decal; which has been meticulously coated with a "protective lacquer", which can be seen to extend between 1-3 mm. around the border of the decal itself ( Photo ). The right side of the helmet has the residual, or "ghost" image, of a previously applied ( and "incompletely" removed ), red, white, and black, diagonally-striped, national shield decal, still clearly visible ( Photo ). One can also see where the "protective lacquer" extended beyond the margins of this decal too. ( NOTE: Beginning in June, 1940, all Wehrmacht personnel were ordered to discontinue the application of the national colors decal to their helmets, and to remove this decal from all previously "double-decaled" helmets, for "camouflage" reasons ) The inside of the left helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the helmet "shell" manufacturer's "foundry-code", "Q", and the "shell" size, "66" ( Photo ). The interior of the rear "skirt" is stamped with a factory "run" number, "R900" ( Photo ). The liner system is the "M31" style, consisting of a zinc liner band, and a BEAUTIFUL, "creamy-beige", supple, soft sheepskin-leather liner, with eight seperate, "perforated" tongues; which are tied together, at their apices, with a length of original, white "nylon"-cord drawstring ( Photo ). One of the leather tongues is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "58" ( Photo ). There is some SLIGHT "soiling", chiefly in the brow area, to the really "EARLY" QUALITY leather liner, but the liner still grades EXCELLENT PLUS, to "nearly MINT". The original, 12 mm. wide, black-leather chinstrap is maker-marked, "KLATTAU", and dated, "1941", at its tip ( Photo ). The chinstrap shows some age, and usage, and grades as good PLUS, in condition. All told, this is one of the FINEST "M 40" armys' that I've ever handled; factoring in the CONDITION of the "shell", and its transfer(s); the "minty", high- quality leather, "EARLY" liner, and the hard-to-find, and desirable, LARGE ( "66" ) helmet "shell" size. This is a RARE COMBINATION!!!
 
A SUPER-FINE EXAMPLE OF AN "EARLY", M40, HEER HELMET; WITH A "PERFECT" ARMY DECAL, & A "MINTY", EARLY QUALITY, LINER!

$1,200.00.  SOLD  ORDER

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left  

(93)  "CLASSIC", NORMANDY FRONT PATTERN, M42, CAMOUFLAGED, SINGLE-DECAL ARMY HELMET

This model '42, single-decal, German army helmet is PERIOD spray-painted in the "CLASSIC", NORMANDY FRONT color scheme, of green and ochre ( Photo ). Approximately 80% of the original camouflage paint is remaining, and the colors are very vivid, and well-defined. The original, HEER style, "Wehrmachtsadler" decal is "painted-around", about 90% intact, and clearly visible on the helmet's left side ( Photo ). The original, size 54, helmet liner is the model 31, eight-tongue, leather liner, with a zinc liner band ( Photo ). The original "nylon" cord drawstring is still present, securing the leather tongues together, at their apices ( Photo ). The "vet's" name, and "ASN", is written in the rear of the liner, and appears to read, "Terryl Street", and "17063" ( Photo ). The inside of the left helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the helmet "shell" size, "62", and the maufacturer's foundry code, "NS" ( Photo ) The rear of the "skirt" is die-stamped with a "run" number, "0217" ( Photo ). The original, 12 mm. wide, black leather, chinstrap is still present, but has been period-shortened, and "field-repaired". The condition of the helmet "shell" exterior is very good PLUS, with some SMALL, "bare spots" in the camouflage paint scheme, which have light SURFACE rust only ( Photo ). There is also "wear" to the camouflage paint scheme around the helmet "rim", and on top of the "dome" ( which one would EXPECT to see on an original, PERIOD- camouflaged helmet ) ( Photo ). There is NO PITTING, or deep rust. The leather liner is "darkened" and shows its "age", and significant "wear", to the brow area especially, but is intact, and would conservatively grade GOOD PLUS . This is an ALL-ORIGINAL, UNALTERED, PERIOD- PAINTED, camouflaged HEER helmet with a very "STRONG", and "classic", "NORMANDY FRONT" color scheme; and, a 90% "exposed" HEER decal!!
 
A PRIME EXAMPLE OF A "NORMANDY FRONT", "CAMO" ARMY HELMET, WITH GREAT COLORS!

$1,150.00.

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Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left  

(96)  EXCEPTIONALLY FINE, M18, "TRANSITIONAL" STYLE, DOUBLE DECAL, HEER HELMET WITH "1937" DOME STAMP, AND ALMOST PERFECT ( PARADE TYPE ) LT. GREEN, "SATIN" FINISH!

This model 1918, so-called "Transitional" German army helmet has virtually 99.9% of its ORIGINAL, PALE "avacado-green", SMOOTH, "SATIN", or "parade" type factory finish ( Photo ). The large, oval, Wehrmacht "abgenommen", or acceptance, ink stamp can still be seen inside the dome, OVER THE ORIGINAL FACTORY FINISH, and is dated "1937" ( Photo ). The inside of the dome is also struck with a "run" number, or possible "die" number ( "955 A" ). The helmet liner band, and attached chinstrap "D" rings are ALUMINUM. The Model 1931 pattern helmet liner is constructed of a cream-colored, soft, almost chamois skin-like, leather, and has the standard eight tongues, joined at their apices, by an EARLY style, white drawstring ( Photo ). The liner size ( "55" ) is hand-inked in the liner ( Photo ). The inside of the left "skirt" is struck with the maufacturer's code ( "Si" ), and the helmet "shell" size ( "62" ) ( Photo ). The helmet body has the WWI style "two-stage" external "lugs" for attachment of the machine-gunner's armored face plate ( Photo ). The left side helmet decal is a SILVER FOIL, and black, "Wehrmachtsadler", and is 99% intact ( Photo ). The right side decal is the red, white, and black "tricolor", or national shield, and has the "ROUNDED" bottom, as seen with the earlier "Reichswehr" style transfer(s); and is 100% intact ( Photo ). The original, 14 mm. wide, black leather chinstrap has a square, aluminum buckle, is "unmarked", and is in very good PLUS condition. The absolutely BEAUTIFUL FACTORY finish is the SMOOTH, "polished"-look, "SATIN" finish in a "feldgrau", or PALE "avacado" color; and has only a few, small "bare" spots on the helmet's dome, and around the very edge of the "skirt". Nonetheless, this Model 1918, double-decal, "transitional" style, army helmet is the FINEST, ALL-ORIGINAL, and "UNALTERED" example that I've seen. The overall condition grades as a strong EXCELLENT, to excellent PLUS!
 
A FABULOUS, M1918, "TRANSITIONAL" STYLE "DOUBLE DECAL", HEER HELMET IN AMAZING, ALL-ORIGINAL, AND UNALTERED CONDITION!

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Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left  

(111)  RARE, BLACK-PAINTED, EARLY ALLGEMEINE SS HELMET WITH "SS"/"RZM" SKIRT STAMPING

Model 1916 "STYLE", very "early" ALLGEMEINE SS, black-painted steel helmet ( circa 1933-1934 ) with the "SS" ( Photo )and "RZM" ( acceptance ) stampings, on the inside of the helmet skirt ( Photos ). The model 1929, three-pad leather liner and leather liner band, is riveted into the helmet ( Photo ). Two of the liner pads are ink-stamped with SS runes, and a seven digit "serial". or "unit" number, whose relevance, or significance is unknown at the time of this writing. There is large, "well-worn", red/white and black printed, "EREL" ( the "distributor", in this instance ) paper sticker, or decal inside the helmet dome ( Photo ). The black-painted helmet shell is in VERY GOOD overall condition. The painted finish does reveal its seventy-year age in some spots, where there is OLD rust visible ( Photo ), but the original "satin-black" finish is, at minimum, 90%. The leather liner, and model 1934, black leather chinstrap, are also in very good condition. The "SS" and "RZM" markings are deeply stamped into the helmet skirt bilaterally ( Photo ). There are no other stampings, e.g. size, manufacturer's code, etc., in the helmet's interior, which is proper for this particular, UNIQUE helmet, for several reasons. Firstly, it is widely held that all of these "NO DECAL" style, EARLY ALLGEMEINE SS, "SS" and "RZM" stamped helmets were of one shell size only ( 64 ). Secondly, the actual helmet shell was "made new" ( in 1933 and 1934 ) for the SS, and RZM acceptance only. In other words, although the design of this SS helmet was like that of the easily- recognized, earlier models 1916 and 1918 helmets; these special RZM accepted SS helmets, were, in fact, made in '33 or '34, and NOT "re-issued", using "left-over" WWI trench helmets ( models 1916, 1917 or 1918 ). This SS helmet is an important relic in the saga of the early ALLGEMEINE SS, and their struggle to obtain good quality military equipment in the first year or two following Hitler's appointment as Chancellor, when they were way down on the list for "military" government appropriations, AFTER the German army, navy, and air force.
 
A VERY "EARLY", AND RARE, ALLGEMEINE SS HELMET!!

3,850.00.   SOLD  ORDER

Helmet front   Helmet right   Helmet left   helmet liner label

(115)  "VET-PICK-UP" M38 PARATROOPER HELMET W/ NORMANDY PATTERN CAMO AND BRITISH NET

This completely un-messed-with, "vet bring back" M38 Luftwaffe paratrooper helmet is camouflaged in the classic "NORMANDY" pattern, rough-finish, paint scheme of green, and ochre ( Photo ). The wearer then added a British/Canadian net at some later time. The camouflage finish is of a rough texture, and it appears that some type of grain, or sand, was mixed in with the paint(s) before their ( spray ) application ( Photo ). The camouflage paint is 95% present, with most of the wear around the helmet's rim, as one would expect, and even "prefer" ( Photo ). A "hint" of the original white Luftwaffe flying eagle decal is still visible on the left side ( Photo ). The inside of the rim, on the right side is stamped "ET 66" ( "Eisenhutte Thale" [ maufacturer ] and "66" [ shell size ] ) ( Photo ). The original ALUMINUM liner band is slightly damaged ( "wrinkled" ) in one area ( Photo ), and only remnants of the leather liner are still attached to it ( Photo ). The British/Canadian style netting is loosely attached by being shoved-up under the rim of the remaining liner, on the right side ( Photo ). All four of the original, "spanner-wrench" helmet bolts hold in the liner band, and a small portion of the original gray leather "Y' chinstrap on both sides ( Photo ). It really is unfortunate that most of the leather liner, and "Y" straps are missing, but this ORIGINAL "NORMANDY" pattern German "Fallschirmjaeger" helmet is an unquestionably authentic, "PERIOD-DONE", RARE, and desirable relic of the desperate fighting along the Normandy coast of France, in the first few critical days immediately following the D-DAY landings. This really is a SUPER "para" helmet, the damaged liner system notwithstanding, and IT'S REAL!!!
 
A REALLY GREAT RELIC OF THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN.

$3,000.00  ORDER  SOLD

Helmet with netting    Helmet right   Helmet left   Helmet back   Helmet interior   Helmet strap

(154)  TRIPLE FACTORY ENGRAVED PRESENTATION SS DRESS BAYONET. VET P/U-- COMPLETE W/ LEATHER FROG AND EXT. RARE SS TRODDEL

This UNIQUE SS presentation dress bayonet was acquired directly from a USA ETO veteran's family, during a hotel buying sweep in the Dallas-Ft.Worth area in 2001. It came directly from the veteran's family, complete with the original black leather frog, and extremely rare silver bullion and black cord SS bayonet troddel still attached (Photo).

This truly "one-of-a-kind", factory triple-engraved, "long-model" SS dress bayonet was presented to an SS man, by the name of Heinz Brenner, as a gift from his father in 1941. Further research is being conducted at this time, to see what information might be available from German archives regarding SS Mann Heinz Brenner and/or his father.

The obverse of the nickle-plated blade is deeply and crisply acid-etched with two SS double runes, and the inscription: "KRIEGSJAHRE  1941" (War Year 1941), and "Heinz Brenner ( Photo )". The blade verso is acid-etched: "GEWIDMET von deinen VATER" (Presented by your Father) ( Photo), and richly decorated with ornate scroll work (Photo). The blade spine has acid-etched laurel leaves and berries (Photo). The plated blade bears the stamped logo of the Solingen "blanke waffen" company, "WKC", on the ricasso (Photo). The nickle plated, eagle head pommel is the "slotted" type, and a piece of the original decorative red felt remains in the slot. The checkered, black "Bakelite" grip plates are affixed by two grey metal, peaned rivets, and are not cracked, or chipped (Photo).The steel scabbard retains approximately 80% of it's original black enamel painted finish and is not dented. The black patent leather dress hanger, or "frog", shows some age and wear (Photo), and the original black/silver SS bayonet knot, or troddel, shows considerable age and wear, but clearly has that "always been there" look to it!!(Photo) The etched blade grades excellent to excellent-plus in condition, and is beautifully executed by the famous, Solingen-based, "WKC" firm.

This factory-etched. SS presentation dress bayonet is literally the ONLY KNOWN surviving, definitely AUTHENTIC and ORIGINAL, bayonet of it's type known to exist in the world at this time. According to Wayne Techet, the world's foremost Third Reich etched bayonet authority, researcher, and author, this is the ONLY definitely AUTHENTIC example of an ETCHED SS BAYONET he has personally seen, or even heard of, in his forty plus years experience in this very specialized area of Third Reich (etched) bayonet collecting and scholarly research. This ACTUAL bayonet is described, and pictured, in two recently published reference texts: "German Etched Dress Bayonets ( Extra-Seitengewehre ) 1933-1945", by Wayne H. Techet, copyright 2002; Pages 76 & 77, and, "Exploring The Dress Daggers and Swords of the German SS", by Thomas T. Wittmann, copyright 2003; Pages 569, 570.  

DIRECT VET PICKUP, ONLY REAL ONE IN EXSISTENCE.

PRICE UPON REQUEST    ORDER

Engraved bayonet and scabbard   Blade obverse   Blade reverse  

(158)  SS-VT BAYONET TRODDEL VS. TENO Jr. PORTEPEE ?

$395.00  ORDER

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(160)  DIPLOMATIC/GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DAGGER HANGER W/ GOLD FITTINGS

$2500.00  ORDER

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(312)  MINT ESPANA(SPAIN) BEVO SLEEVE SHIELD.

This is a mint, unissued National sleeve shield for Spain with the German spelling of ESPANA. The shield consists of the national colors of yellow and red with the name "Espana" at the top(Photo). The shield was worn by members of the Spanish Blue Division and other Spanish nationals fighting in the German army. Shield is the typical Bevo-Wuppertal weave.

AN ORIGINAL MINT SLEEVE SHIELD

$285.00  SOLD  ORDER

Shield Reverse  

(211)  MATCHED SET OF HEER GENERAL OFFICER'S GOLD-WIRE BULLION VISOR HAT INSIGNIA.

Matching set of Heer General's hand-embroidered, gold-wire bullion visor hat insignia, on dark green, wool-felt material. Un-vented aluminum kokarde. Both appear to have been sewn on at one time, but carefully removed. Dark-grey tissue paper backing ( Photo ).

A RARE SET  $595.00  ON HOLD  ORDER

Kokarde front   Kokarde reverse   Eagle front   Eagle reverse

(4)  ULTRA-RARE, ORIGINAL, BLACK, "M43" ( HEER PANZER ) "EINHEITSFELDMUTZE" ( FIELD CAP ) UNALTERED "VET PICK-UP"

This Model 1943, Heer Panzer enlisted man's field hat, or "Einheitsfeldmutze", is constructed of late war ( c. 1944 ) quality, "coarse" BLACK WOOL, with bilateral ear flaps, fastened in the front with two, BLACK-PAINTED, round, aluminum buttons ( photo ). The ( WHITE-on-BLACK ), "BeVo", Heer PANZER insignia is machine-sewn, in the "T" form, to the front of the peak, and applied BEFORE the cap was lined ( photo ). The hat is lined in light gray faux-"satin", which is ink-stamped with the manufacturer's "RB" number, the size ( "58" ), and the year of manufacture ( 1944 ) ( photo ). The ( cardboard ) visor is covered on both sides in black wool, which shows considerable "on-and-off" wear to the front edge ( photo ). As would be expected in a 1944-manufactured "M43" hat, there are no "pulldown" strips sewn to the inside of the ear flaps. The overall condition of this VERY RARE, AUTHENTIC, black Panzer "M43" is "WELL-USED, VERY GOOD". The hat is "soiled", and the wool has that "grimy" feel to it, but there is no significant mothing, and there are no rips or tears present. NOTE RE "PROVENANCE": This hat was recently purchased, by me, directly from the USA ( 36th Div.) vet's nephew, in Cincinnatti, OH, and is in its true, UNALTERED state. NOTE RE "AUTHENTICITY": Conservatively, 75% of all BLACK PANZER "M43's", even in advanced "collections", are spurious. THIS ONE IS REAL!!!

VERY RARE, ALL-ORIGINAL, AND UNALTERED, BLACK ( HEER PANZER ) ENLISTED MAN'S M43.

$2,100.00.  SOLD

Cap front   Cap 3/4 right   Cap 3/4 left   Cap back   Cap interior   Button detail   Cap wear detail 1   Cap wear detail 2

(5)  RARE, ORIGINAL, HEER PANZER OFFICER'S BLACK OVERSEAS HAT, W/ PINK SOUTACHE.

This ORIGINAL, Heer Panzer officer's overseas hat is constructed of "officer-qualty", BLACK wool, in the M38, Heer pattern, with the "scalloped" front. Both the top, and the "scalloped" front, are piped in ALUMINUM-bullion cord ( photo ). The "BeVo" type, FLAT-SILVER-WIRE, "Reichskokarde", on BLACK, is machine-sewn-on, and has the "inverted-V", PINK "rayon" soutache also ( photo ). The Heer PANZER pattern "hoheitsadler" insignia is light-gray "BeVo", on BLACK, and was machine-sewn to the front of the peak BEFORE the lining was sewn-in ( photo ). The hat is lined in a plain, PURPLISH-GRAY, faux- "satin", which is moderately "sweat-stained", and appears to be unmarked ( photo ). The bilateral air vent "grommets" are ZINC, with the "elephant-ear" type of "crimping" on the inside ( photo ), and are painted with BLACK enamel on the hat's exterior ( photo ). The BLACK WOOL itself definitely has a "grimey" feel to it, but, due chiefly to its black color, appears to be unstained, and there is no significant mothing. The hat grades as "moderately-used, VERY GOOD +", in its overall condition.

ORIGINAL, HEER PANZER OFFICER'S, BLACK, M38, OVERSEAS HAT; WITH PINK SOUTACHE.

$1,500.00.  SOLD

Hat front   Hat 3/4 right   Hat 3/4 left  

(7)  LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL ( "PITH" ) HELMET

This standard, or "regulation"-style, LUFTWAFFE sun helmet, or "pith" helmet, is made of sturdy, pressed cork, which is covered in TAN-KHAKI, ribbed twill, and trimmed with BROWN leather ( photo ). The helmet's left side has a well-tarnished silver-plated brass, ( "forward-facing" ) LUFTWAFFE "flying eagle" insignia; attached with three, flat, metal prongs ( photo ). The right side has a white metal tri-color, "national shield" insignia; attached to the helmet with three, long, "round" pins ( photo ). The helmet's ( dome ) interior is lined in RED cotton, while the underside of the helmet's slanted sides is covered in a PALE-GREEN cotton cloth ( photo ). The 4 cm. diameter, gold-painted-metal, ventilation "grommet", at the apex, is unmarked ( photo ). The 45 mm. wide, TAN-leather sweatband is embossed with an "outlined" sun helmet, and the helmet maker's name, "G.A. Hoffmann, Helmfabrik, Berlin SW 29"( photo ), and ink-stamped ( faintly ) on its inside with the helmet's size, "57" ( photo ). The leather sweatband is ( blood? ) stained, fairly "dry", and somewhat "brittle", but completely intact ( photo ). The 14 mm. wide, BROWN-leather chinstrap is slightly "stained" also, but intact, and buckled across the front helmet "visor" ( photo ). This ALL-ORIGINAL, LUFTWAFFE tropical helmet is a completely UNALTERED, "vet P/U", and, although somewhat "dirty'" in some areas, still retains its original form, and "shape" very well. The OVERALL condition is a strong "VERY GOOD".

ORIGINAL UNALTERED LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL SUN ( "PITH" ) HELMET.

$550.00.  SOLD

Hat front   Hat 3/4 right   Hat 3/4 left   Hat back   Nat'l shield pins   Eagle pins  

(11)  RARE, UNIQUE, HEER "BLITZMAEDCHEN'S" ( ARMY SIGNALS' FEMALE AUXILIARY CORPS ) "HELFERIN'S" ( HELPER'S ) OVERSEAS HAT.

This smart "schiffchen", or overseas hat, worn by a German female "auxilliary", or "helper" serving in the HEER NACHRICHTENDIENST, or army "signal corps", is constructed of a gray-wool "TWILL", with LEMON-YELLOW, wool-felt piping, and a front mounted, Heer style eagle and swastika insignia ( photo ). The cloth "Wehrmachtsadler" is white-on- black, "BEVO", and hand-sewn to the front of the cap ( photo ). The "scalloped" front, and the top, are piped in the LEMON-YELLOW "waffenfarbe" of the Heer "signals" branch ( photo ). There is a machine-embroidered, lemon-yellow, on black wool-felt, oval, "blitz" insignia hand-sewn to the left side of the cap ( photo ). This UNIQUE cap also has pull-down, "ear-flaps" ( photo ), and detachable "chinstrap", which is "adjustable", by means of two metal press studs, mounted on the cap's sides, which also serve the dual purpose of securing the cap's bilateral, integral ear-flaps ( photo ). The cap is lined in a dark-gray, polished-cotton ( photo ), and has a light-gray, ERSATZ-leather, partial, front sweatband, which is "split" in two places, and shows considerable wear ( photo ). There is a large ( moth ) defect in the twill fabric, in the rear of the cap, which is "hidden" when the ear-flaps are "UP" ( photo ). Also, there is significant "mothing" of the wool-felt piping in several areas ( photo ). Therefore, the OVERALL condition of this albeit VERY SCARCE, and UNIQUELY-CONSTRUCTED Heer "Blitzmaedchen's" overseas cap is "POOR ++, to FAIR". I would "guesstimate" the size to be "52-54"; which, of course, would be completely consistent with the wearer's gender. Nonetheless, this "schiffchen" is "THE ONLY" example that I've ever seen, in "ANY CONDITION"!!!

SMARTLY-STYLED, UNIQUELY-CONSTRUCTED, VERY RARE, HEER "BLITZMAEDCHEN'S" CAP.

$650.00.

Cap front   Cap 3/4 right   Cap 3/4 left   Cap flap strap  

(16)  EARLY, BLACK, SS PANZER OVERSEAS HAT; WITH METAL SKULL BUTTON, & "RZM/SS" TAG.

This "EARLY" ( c. 1938-1940 ) example of an SS-PANZER, enlisted-man's "schiffchen", or overseas hat, is made of high-quality, black wool, in the so-called "SS-cut", or style, and has a machine-sewn-on, "BEVO" SS eagle, over a front- mounted, SS "skull" button, like an "Allgemeine-SS" overseas hat, of the same time period ( photo ). However, there is no "side-eagle", and there is NO sign of one ever having been present on this hat. The interior is lined in a sturdy, BLACK cotton, and still has its original, black & white, oilcloth "RZM / SS Feldmutze" tag machined-in the top ( photo ). Also, there is a TINY remnant, on the lower right, inside hem, of a "torn-out", manila-paper-tag, which was probably a factory-sewn-in, "size" tag. The sharply-detailed, pebbled-aluminum, "skull" button is the style with the "plain" eye sockets, and the "dished-out" back; which is die-stamped with ( encircled ) SS runes, and "RZM' logo, and also marked, "1194 / 40" ( photo ). One edge of the aluminum "skull" button is SLIGHTLY-"dented", or "pushed-in" ( photo ), but the hat is, otherwise, in overall EXCELLENT-PLUS condition; and has NO "mothing"! NOTE: This "EARLY" style, SS PANZER overseas hat was rather obviously made by modifying a contemporary, "unissued", Allgemeine-SS overseas hat; and many "period" photographs, taken during the Polish, and French campaigns, show this style "in wear".

"EARLY", BLACK, SS PANZER OVERSEAS HAT, WITH "RZM / SS" TAG; IN EXC.+ CONDITION.

$2,350.00.

Hat front   Hat 3/4 right   Cap 3/4 left  

(19)   EXTRA HIGH QUALITY, "DOESKIN", WAFFEN SS OFFICER'S OVERSEAS HAT, OR "SCHIFFCHEN"

This model 1938, Waffen SS OFFICER'S overseas hat is constructed, in the classic SS style, or so- called "SS CUT", of the very HIGHEST QUALITY, gray-green, wool "DOESKIN", and piped in braided ALUMINUM-bullion ( photo ). The seperate, cloth SS eagle ( photo ), and grinning "death's head" ( totenkopf )( photo ) insignia, are the machine-embroidered, "FLAT- SILVER-WIRE" type, and are expertly hand-sewn to the front of the cap, and are NOT sewn through the lining ( photo ). The hat is lined in a heavy, gray, cotton muslin, and has a faded, and worn, maker's ink-stamp, which is "illegible", but the size stamp, "54", and the date, "1939", are still visible ( photo ). The lining shows some age and wear, and light soiling ( photo ). The DOESKIN exterior has some scattered, LIGHT mothing, but the OVERALL condition of this fine, "early", OFFICER QUALITY, and COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, SS overseas hat is still a definite "VERY GOOD PLUS".

EARLY, EXTRA HIGH QUALITY, "DOESKIN", WAFFEN SS OFFICER'S OVERSEAS HAT.

$3,750.00.

Cap front   Cap 3/4 right   Cap 3/4 left  

(31)  WHITE-PIPED, "NAMED", PVT. MAKER, WAFFEN SS OFFICER'S VISOR HAT W/ GREAT SHAPE!!!!

Completely untouched, ORIGINAL, white-piped, Waffen SS officer's visor, with original paper name tag, "Anton Saile", in the CELLULOID sweatshield ( Photo ). The high quality, grey-green brushed wool crown has a high peak ( "sattelform" ), and is piped in white wool felt. The black velvet band is perfect, and "tight". The "early", nickel-silver, SS insignia are nicely "matching", in age and patina ( Photo ). The black "Vulkanfiber" visor has some age crazing, and is buff-colored, and "crosshatched" on the underside ( see pics ). The fine satin lining is a light maize color, without extra holes. The light tan leather sweatband is pinhole ventilated in the front, and lightly soiled here also. The CELLULOID sweatshield is rhomboidal shaped, and maker marked "Stefan Neuschat, Konstanz-Wollmatingen" ( Photo ). There is some light surface mothing, or moth "tracking" on the top of the crown ( Photo ), but the overall condition of this fine, rare ORIGINAL visor is still a solid excellent minus. The hat still has the original wire cap spring; producing a very smart appearance to the sattelform peak, and a desirable "drumhead-tight" surface on the top of the crown. Of course, NOTHING on this fine AUTHENTIC, pre-May, 1945, SS officer's visor hat "fluoresces" under UV light ( "blacklight" ) examination!!!

( I have not "researched" the owner's name, and do not have any further information concerning his service in the Waffen-SS ).

COMPLETELY ORIGINAL SS VISOR.   $4,750.00.

Cap front   Cap right   Cap left   Insignia detail   Cap detail 1   Cap detail 2   Cap interior

(34)  SA GRUPPE BERLIN/BRANDENBURG KEPI, OR "COFFEE-CAN" STYLE HAT.

Fine example of a Nazi "storm trooper's" kepi from the SA Gruppe, "BERLIN-BRANDENBURG", as denoted by the BLACK wool-felt trim ( Photo ). The short visor, sides, and the very top of this "pillbox", or "coffee-can", shaped kepi are made of a light-khaki "twill". An early, "clipped-wing" style nickle-silver, eagle & swastika is attached to the black wool felt, by two prongs. There is a large, brightly-nickled, convex button attached, below the eagle insignia, by a metal ring on the inside ( Photo ). The 1 cm. wide brown leather chinstrap has three small, "blued" buckles, and is attached by two black-enameled side buttons ( Photo ). The 30 mm. wide, brown leather sweatband is machine- stitched in, and closed in the rear ( Photo ). There is a rectangular, paper "SA/RZM" tag in the inside of the sweatband, at the back ( Photo ). The kepi has a very simple, plain beige muslin lining, and a thick CELLULOID sweat diamond, which is "open" ( unstitched ) on one edge, most certainly to permit the insertion of the wearer's calling card, or a name tag ( Photo ). The khaki twill is very lightly soiled in a few areas, and there is a TINY ( 2 mm. ) moth nip in the black wool felt top ( front ), which is almost invisible because the background, or "side wall" of the kepi is also black. Still, the overall condition of this SA kepi is very good PLUS to low EXCELLENT.

FINE EXAMPLE OF A BERLIN / BRANDENBURG SA KEPI.

$750.00.

Cap right   Cap left   Insignia detail   Cap rear

(40)  UNISSUED, MINT, WAFFEN SS (EM) M43 HAT W/ BEVO SIDE EAGLE AND FRONT SKULL VET P/U

This unissued, MINT, example of a WAFFEN-SS, feldgrau, M43 hat, or "Einheitsmuetze" was brought back, by a northern California USA ETO veteran, in the bottom of his foot locker, and, is consequently slightly "flattened", but is otherwise STONE MINT!! It is constructed of gray-green, heavy cotton twill, often seen in Waffen-SS M43's attributed to be of wartime Italian manufacture. It has a hand-sewn, "BeVo" type front SS skull, and Waffen-SS pattern side eagle (Photo), and purple-gray satin, "officer quality", lining, and a machine-stitched "erstatz" pigskin sweatband (Photo). The sweatband is dry, and brittle, and has a couple of small tears, and is purple ink-stamped with the size, "57". The two wooden front buttons are stained gray-green (Photo). This is the style of M43 without the sometimes seen "pull-downs" on each side. A MINT and unissued, unused, piece of ORGINAL Waffen- SS headgear. Fully guaranteed to be completely pre-May, 1945, manufacture! As can been seen from the pics, the hat quickly and easily "reshapes" itself, when displayed on a mannikin, or styrofoam head. A "classic" SS M43, with the harder to find, and more desirable, front skull, and side eagle!

$2250.00

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(50)  STUNNING, MINT, GOLD-GRADE, THIRD-REICH, AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH ACADEMY BADGE, BY "LAUER, NURNBURG".

This STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, Third Reich badge was authorized, in 1938, for award to "honorary members" of the German Academy for Aeronautical Research ( "Die Deutsche Akademie der Luftfahrtforschung" ), and came for three levels of achievement, or "grades"; "gold", "silver", and "bronze". This HIGHEST level, or GOLD "grade", badge is 57 mm. X 52 mm., EXQUISITELY DETAILED, and "FIRE-GILDED", with "polished" highlights ( Photo ). This example has the mobile, or so-called "swivel" style, of pin suspender on the verso ( Photo ). The verso is brightly-POLISHED gold, perfectly "FLAT", and bears the die-stamped, "LAUER, NURNBURG", logo ( Photo ), and is also hand-engraved with the date, "21-1-1938" ( Photo ). The gold pin has the "spiral" cut grooves, and the "slide" is fully functional ( Photo ). The condition of this ORIGINAL, VERY RARE, and BEAUTIFUL badge is MINT!!

GOLD AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH ACADEMY MEMBER'S BADGE IN SUPERB CONDITION!!!!

$5,500.00.

Badge obverse  Badge reverse 

(282)   VERY RARE, M42, RAD ( NAZI LABOR CORPS, OR "REICHSARBEITSDIENST" ) HELMET.

This model 1942 steel helmet was probably worn by a member of the "Reichsarbeitsdienst" ( "RAD" ), or Nazi Labor Corps, assigned to duty with the "RLB", or Nazi air raid protection service. The original factory finish appears to be a dark gray-green, which has a uniform, brown patina, or SURFACE rust over the entire finish ( photo ). The left side of the helmet has a BLACK & SILVER FOIL, shield- shaped, "RAD" decal, which is 95% intact, and has completely "snuggled-in" to the steel ( photo ). The inside of the rear of the helmet "skirt" is die-stamped with the helmet "shell" manufacturer's foundry code, "ckl", the "shell" size, "66", and a factory run number, "9?21" ( photo ). The name of the helmet's wearer, "GRAF.AHREND" appears in ( old ) white paint, in this same area ( photo ). The model 1931 style helmet liner system consists of a ZINC liner band, and a light-tan, sheepskin-leather liner, with eight separate tongues ( two of which have torn tips ), secured, at their apices, with a length of ORIGINAL ( soiled ) white "nylon" drawstring material ( photo ). The bottom edge of the leather is "frayed", but the liner still grades as "FAIR", to "GOOD", in condition ( photo ). The ORIGINAL, 16mm. wide, black-leather chinstrap is complete, with a zinc buckle, unmarked, and in "low-EXCELLENT" condition ( photo ). The overall condition of this VERY RARE helmet, and liner, is a solid "VERY GOOD".
 
EXTREMELY RARE NAZI LABOR CORPS ( RAD ) HELMET.

$1,600.00.

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left   Helmet back  

(69)   UNIQUE, "DAZZLE-PAINTED"-CAMOUFLAGE, " 'KRAUT' NAVY 'HELMUT' " ( [ sic ] MODEL 1940 SINGLE-DECAL, KRIEGSMARINE HELMET ).

This Model 1940, "single-decal", KRIEGSMARINE helmet has a SMOOTH, dark green, "factory finish", which was PERIOD "camouflaged" by the addition of several hand-painted, BLACK stripes, of varying widths, emanating from the center of the helmet "dome", and extending down, on all sides, to the bottom edge of the helmet "skirt" ( photo ). The original, BRONZE-GOLD, "Wehrmachtsadler" decal, on the helmet's left side, has been carefully "painted-around" by this Kriegsmariner-artist, and is virtually 100% intact ( photo ). The inside of the left helmet "skirt" is die-stamped with the hemet "shell" manufacturer's foundry-code, "Q", and the "shell" size, "66" ( photo ). The inside of the rear of the "skirt" is die-stamped with a factory "run" number, "R873" ( photo ). There is a "message", lightly and crudely "scratched-into" the right rear "skirt", which reads: " To My Wife, Verna, Home Soon, xxx " ( photo ), and a second crudely scratched notation, on the inside of the right rear "skirt", which reads: " KRAUT NAVY HELMUT, PFC. Loull P. PRINKA, July 14, 1945 " ( photo ). The helmet liner system consists of a ZINC liner band, and a dark brown leather liner, with eight tongues, tied together, at their apices, by a length of ( soiled ) white "nylon" drawstring ( photo ). There are two OLD, "adhesive tape" reinforcements, or repairs, on the inside surfaces of two of the leather tongues ( photo ), but the liner is intact, and would still grade as "FAIR", to "GOOD", in overall condition ( photo ). The tip of one of the leather tongues is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "58" ( photo ). There are some additional, "extraneous" markings in the leather liner ( such as an inked swastika ) which appear to be PERIOD "doodlings" of other G.I.'s. ( photo ) The original, 12 mm. wide, leather chinstrap is "well- worn", with an aluminum buckle, and is missing its tip ( photo ). The original dark-gray-green helmet finish is approximately 85-90%, with some "wear", and scratches, particularly on the "dome" ( photo ). However, the helmet's exterior would still grade a strong VERY GOOD ++. NOTE: The so-called "DAZZLE-PAINTED" camouflage paint scheme on this RARE, UNIQUE, "camouflaged" German navy helmet was this particular Kriegsmariner's attempt to replicate, albeit on a much smaller "scale", the "DAZZLE-PAINT" camouflage scheme used on the sides of the hulls of German warships, to "break-up" the outline of their superstructures. This example is THE ONLY helmet with this "camouflage" pattern that I've ever seen before!!!......and the KRIEGSMARINE eagle decal is REALLY "GOLD"!!!
 
UNIQUE, "DAZZLE"-CAMOUFLAGED, MODEL 40 "KRAUT NAVY HELMUT", "LIBERATED" JULY 14, 1945, & SENT HOME, WITH XXX'S, TO "VERNA".

$2,500.00.

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left   Helmet interior detail  

(71)  NEAR MINT, "SINGLE-DECAL", M40 LUFTWAFFE HELMET; W/ 99% DECAL, & A BEAUTIFUL LINER

This is a FINE, ALMOST "UNISSUED, MINT", model 1940, "single decal", LUFTWAFFE helmet, with 90% of its original, rough-textured, blue-gray factory-applied finish ( photo ), and a 99% intact, white, LUFTWAFFE "flying eagle" transfer ( photo ). The inside of the left "skirt" is die-stamped with the steel "shell" manufacturer's foundry-code, "Q", and the "shell" size, "66" ( photo ). The inside of the rear "skirt" is die-struck with a factory "run" number, "T1467" ( photo ). The liner system is the model 1931 type, with a perfectly OVAL, Zinc liner band, and a BEAUTIFUL, NEAR MINT, light-tan, pigskin-leather liner, with eight tongues, which are tied together, at their apices, with a length of original, white, "nylon"-drawstring cord ( photo ). The tip of one of the tongues is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "59" ( photo ). The original, NEAR-MINT, 12 mm. wide, black-leather chinstrap is complete, with a Zinc buckle, and is factory "RB" numbered on the tip ( photo ). The OVERALL condition of this FINE, and very desirable "large- size", M40, "single-decal" LUFTWAFFE helmet is "slightly-used, NEAR MINT"!!!
 
PRIME EXAMPLE OF A LARGE "SINGLE-DECAL" LUFTWAFFE HELMET; W/ A BEAUTIFUL LINER!

$850.00.

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left   Helmet back   Buckle detail

(73)   M 1938, LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER HELMET.

This so-called 2nd model ( Model 1938 ) Luftwaffe "FALLSCHIRMJAEGER" helmet has approximately 90% of its ORIGINAL ( "mid-war" ), rough-textured, blue-gray, factory finish, and no decals ( photo ). The two rear helmet-liner-bolts are the "slotted"- STEEL type ( photo ), while both side liner-bolts are the "vented", and "slotted", ALUMINUM variety ( photo ). The rear of the inside of the narrow helmet "skirt" is die-stamped with the helmet "shell" fabricater's "run" number, "C54?" ( photo ). The helmet liner system consists of a ZINC liner band, dark-gray, rubber pads, and a model 38, brown leather liner, in POOR condition, and marked with the "shell" size, "68", the liner's size, "57" ( photo ), and the name(s) of the "maker", or "Baumeister" ( "Heisler, Berlin C2" ), and "distributor" / "seller", or "Hersteller" ( "F.W. Muller Jr." ) ( photo ). The leather liner is "COMPLETE", but badly contracted, or "shrunken" ( usually a result of being "blood- soaked" ), and the gray-leather "Y" harness, or chinstrap, is only partially intact, and also in poor condition ( photo ). However, the condition of the helmet "shell" is a strong VERY GOOD ++, to low-EXCELLENT, with NO "battle-damage", and about 90% of its original, factory-finish ( photo ). Despite the "different" side, and rear, helmet liner bolts, this helmet is an UNALTERED, "VET P/U", mid to late-war, paratrooper helmet, and still a solid, ALL-ORIGINAL, and highly "collectible" specimen!
 
ALL-ORIGINAL, MID TO LATE WAR, MODEL 38, LUFTWAFFE "FALLSCHIRMJAEGER" HELMET.

$1,900.00.  SOLD

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left   Helmet interior   Strap detail

(75)  "UNTOUCHED", "UNALTERED", ORIGINAL, M42, "SINGLE-DECAL" SS HELMET, WITH 99% DECAL

This authentic, model 1942, SS combat helmet, has a single, SILVER-FOIL, "first pattern", SS decal, on the left side, which has "nestled-into" the helmet's rough-textured, dark-gray, FACTORY-FINISH, and is 99% intact ( photo ). The original, factory finish is lightly-"scuffed" in spots, but is approximately 90% intact ( photo ). The inside of the left helmet "skirt" is die-stamped with the helmet "shell" manufacturer's "foundry-code", "EF", and the "shell" size, "66" ( photo ). The rear of the helmet "skirt" is die-stamped with a factory "run" number, "0839" ( photo). The helmet liner system is the model 1931 type, consisting of a zinc liner band, and a light-tan PIGSKIN liner, with eight tongues, tied together, at their apices, with a length of ORIGINAL, ( dirty ) white, "nylon" drawstring ( photo ). One of the pigskin tongues is ink-stamped with the liner's size, "58" ( photo ). The pigskin liner is fairly "clean", and in VERY GOOD PLUS condition, with "age and wear" which is definitely CONSISTENT with the condition of the helmet, as a whole. The original, 16 mm. wide, black, pigskin-leather, chinstrap has been slightly shortened, and has a zinc buckle ( photo ). There are some ( brown ) "rusted" areas inside the helmet "dome", and the "skirt" ( photo ). The OVERALL condition of this "moderately-salty", "UNTOUCHED", "UNALTERED", M42, SS combat helmet is VERY GOOD PLUS. This a solid, and "unquestionable", example of an M42, "single-decal" SS combat helmet that has not been "played-with". THIS ONE is a classic, "no-brainer", REAL ONE!!!
 
MODERATELY "SALTY", "UNALTERED", 100% REAL, M 42, SS HELMET; WITH A "99%" DECAL!

$2,250.00.  SOLD

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left   Helmet back  

(77)  ORIGINAL, M35, "DOUBLE-DECAL", SS HELMET.

This model 1935, SS helmet is factory refinished in a dark green color, and has the so-called "second pattern" SS runics decal on the right side, and the "party shield" decal on the right side. The SILVER- FOIL, SS runics decal has the "wide" black border, and is approximately 90% present ( photo ). The "party shield" decal, on the left side, is about 80% intact, also has a ( matching ) "wide" black border, and displays some age "crazing" ( photo ). The inside of the left "skirt" is die-stamped with the manufacturer's foundry code, "ET" ( "Eisenhutten- werke, Thale" ), and the helmet's "shell" size, "66" ( photo ). The inside of the rear "skirt" is die-struck with a factory "run" number, "3874" ( photo ), and also has the SS man's name, "Heinz Schivering", carefully hand-painted in white paint ( photo ). The helmet liner system is the model 1931 type, consisting of an ALUMINUM liner band, and a dark-brown, sheepskin-leather liner, with eight tongues, which are tied together, at their apices, with a length of ORIGINAL, ( dirty ) white, "nylon" drawstring ( photo ). One of the tongues is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "58" ( photo ). The original, 16 mm. wide, black leather chinstrap, and gray-metal buckle, is present on the helmet's left side, but the right side portion is broken off about 1.5 inches from its aluminum "D-ring" ( photo ). The original leather liner is somewhat darkened, and has some soiling, especially in the brow area, but is still supple, and in overall very good PLUS condition. The ORIGINAL, FACTORY (re)finish is about 90% present, and there is more wear to the lighter-green- painted, original, ALUMINUM liner bolts ( photo ). NOTE: This COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, Model 1935, "double-decal" SS helmet was probably "re-issued", circa 1939-1940, after being FACTORY refinished ( from its earlier "apple-green" color ), possibly re-linered, and probably re-decaled at the same time. Furthermore, it is now known that the so-called "second pattern" SS runics decal was in use as early as 1936, and actually was in virtual "parallel" usage, along with the widely-perceived "first pattern" SS helmet transfers.
 
ALL-ORIGINAL, MODEL 1935, "DOUBLE-DECAL" SS HELMET.

$3,350.00.  SOLD

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left   Helmet back  

(81)  MODEL 1918, "TRANSITIONAL" STYLE, DOUBLE DECAL, HEER HELMET, W/ M1931 STYLE LINER

This is a fine, ALL-ORIGINAL example of a Model 1918, "Transitional" style, helmet, which was "re- issued" to the "Third Reich" Wehrmacht, or HEER, circa 1934-1937. The steel helmet "shell" is the classic WW I German army trench helmet, of the "model 1918" design, which was sometimes repainted ( if necessary ), "re-linered" with the Nazi style, "model 1931" liner system, and then "reissued" to the soldiers of the newly reorganized HEER, between 1934 and late 1937. This example has approximately 85% of its ORIGINAL, "feldgrau" ( green ), smooth, factory-painted finish ( Photo ). The ORIGINAL, or "reisssued", FACTORY-FINISH is remarkably well-preserved for a helmet of this genre, as many of these "transitional" helmets were issued to members of the "Volkssturm", in the agonal stages of the war, and experienced heavy usage, and wear. The genuine SILVER FOIL "Wehrmachtsadler" decal, on the helmet's left side, is 100% intact, and virtually PERFECT ( Photo ). The red, white, and black, diagonally-striped, national shield transfer, on the helmet's right side, is 98% intact ( Photo ). Both original decals have a still visible, protective "lacquer" coating, and have "nestled-in" to the painted steel surface(s), over the years since their application. The M31 liner system consists of an ALUMINUM liner band, and an early, high quality, cream-colored, sheepskin-leather liner, with eight tongues; tied together at their apices with an original, PERIOD, white "nylon" cord drawstring ( Photo ). One of the liner tongues is factory ink-stamped with the size, "58" ( Photo ). The inside of the helmet dome is die-struck with a factory "run" number, "Ei 1038 P" ( Photo ), but the "foundry-code" stampng, usually found on the inside of the left "skirt", appears to have been ground off, and painted over, when this "shell" was refurbished, and "reissued"; and, is just barely visible. The overall condition of this "transitional" HEER helmet is very good PLUS, to EXCELLENT minus, all told.
 
ALL-ORIGINAL, TRANSITIONAL, HEER HELMET, IN FINE CONDITION; WITH "100%" DECALS!

$1,500.00.  ON HOLD

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left  

(82)  CAMOUFLAGED, MODEL 35, GERMAN COMBAT HELMET W/ "BASKET" STYLE "CHICKEN-WIRE".

This model 1935, German helmet was camouflage- painted in a ROUGH-TEXTURED, gray-green paint, which was followed by the PERIOD application of a "basket" of chcken coup wire to the helmet dome ( Photo ). This "basket" of chicken wire is secured to the helmet's "skirt" with three "connecting" wires; two in the front visor area, and one in the rear ( Photo ). The thick coat of rough-textured, gray-green "camouflage" paint has been "scratched" by the chicken wire "basket" over the years ( Photo ), and certainly adds credibility to the "PERIODICITY" of its application to the helmet. The inside of the left helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the "foundry code" of the manufacturer, "SE", and the helmet "shell" size, "64" ( Photo ). The inside of the rear "skirt" is die-struck with a factory "run" number, "4968", and also bears the name, "K. Schmidt", in ( old ) white paint ( Photo ). The model 1931 liner system consists of a zinc liner band, and a brown leather liner with eight tongues, tied together at their apices, by a length of old, "nylon" drawstring cord ( Photo ). The tip of one of the leather tongues is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "56" ( Photo ). The liner, although showing signs of its "age", and significant "wear", is still "solid", and grades GOOD PLUS easily. The 12 mm. wide black leather chinstrap has an aluminum buckle, and, although showing much usage, and age, is still intact ( Photo ). The overall condition of this ALL-ORIGINAL, camouflage-painted, and PERIOD- applied "chicken-wire", M35 helmet is a "strong" VERY GOOD, to very good PLUS.
 
CAMO-PAINTED, M1935, WEHRMACHT HELMET WITH PERIOD BASKET STYLE "CHICKEN WIRE"

$1,350.00.  SOLD

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left  

(84)  MODEL 1940, DOUBLE-DECAL, SS POLIZEI HELMET, IN EXCELLENT PLUS CONDITION!

This is a really FINE example of a model 1940, "double-decal", SS POLIZEI helmet, which has almost 100% of its original, SMOOTH, dark-green, FACTORY FINISH! ( Photo ). The left-sided, BLACK, & SILVER FOIL, "police shield" transfer is the silver-bordered type, and is almost "perfect" ( Photo ); while the right side, "political shield" decal is 98% present ( Photo ). The inside of the left helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the helmet "shell" manufacturer's "foundry-code", "SE", and the "shell" size, "64" ( Photo ). The inside of the rear of the "skirt" is stamped with a factory "run" number, "8084" ( Photo ). The original, model 1931, liner system consists of a zinc liner band, and an early- qualty, eight-tongue, "blonde" sheepskin-leather liner ( Photo ). The tongues are tied together, at their apicies, with a length of original, period, white "nylon"-cord drawstring ( Photo ). The original, 12 mm. wide, black-leather chinstrap has been period shortened, and is in only "fair" condition, but did "come with" the helmet ( which was a direct "VET" acquisition, from the northwestern part of Illinois ). This helmet is an exceptionally fine, UNALTERED, ALL-ORIGINAL, M40, SS Police helmet, with a very "SHARP" exterior, in EXCELLENT PLUS condition; and a liner in very good PLUS, to excellent minus condition.
 
ALL-ORIGINAL, M1940, "DOUBLE-DECAL", SS- POLICE HELMET, IN SUPER CONDITION!

$1,200.00.  ON HOLD

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left  

(89)  MODEL 1940, TAN & GREEN CAMOUFLAGED WEHRMACHT HELMET.

This model 1940, German Wehrmacht helmet is camouflage-painted in a VERY THICK coat of green, brown, and ochre paint ( Photo ). Any decal that might have been on the helmet has been "painted-over" by the unusually heavy coat of paint used to camouflage the helmet. The camouflage paint scheme is approximately 80% intact, with most of the "wear" around the helmet's rolled rim ( Photo ), with some minor wear to the "dome". The camouflage paint is probably as well preserved as it is, due to the thickness of the paint. The inside of the left-side helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the helmet "shell" manufacturer's "foundry-code", "NS", and the "shell's" size, "64" ( Photo ). The interior of the rear of the helmet "skirt" is stamped with a factory "run" number, "6312" ( Photo ). The liner system is the model 1931 type, consisting of a zinc liner band, and a dark brown leather liner with eight tongues, which are tied together, at their apices, with a length of soiled, original, "nylon"-cord drawstring. The leather portions of the liner, although "all there", are VERY DRY, and in FAIR to POOR condition ( Photo ). Both sides of the leather chinstrap are still present, and did "come with" the helmet, but are also in poor condtion ( Photo ). There are three different names, hand-written in the leather liner, with two of them "crossed-out". The one, still-legible name, in the brow area, seems to be that of "Willi Thome" ( Photo ). The overall condition of the helmet body, or "shell", including the camouflage paint, is VERY GOOD, while the liner, and chinstrap, grade as FAIR, to POOR, overall.
 
"HEAVILY" CAMOUFLAGE-PAINTED, MODEL 40, WEHRMACHT HELMET; W/ UNUSUAL COLORS.

$650.00.  ON HOLD

Helmet front   Helmet 3/4 right   Helmet 3/4 left  

(92)  RARE, M35, "AUTUMN" COLORS CAMOUFLAGE HELMET; WITH EXC.+ LINER, AND CHINSTRAP.

This is a RARE, model 1935, "AUTUMN" COLORS camouflage helmet, painted in copper-brown, beige, and ochre ( Photos ). The decal(s) ( presumably two ) have been painted over, so the branch of the Wehrmacht can no longer be revealed by the "missing" transfers. The spray-painted camouflage paint scheme can best be described as "autumnal", and is approximately 2/3 remaining, with most of the wear on the helmet dome, and the lower "skirt" areas ( Photo ). The inside of the left "skirt" is stamped with the "shell" manufacturer's "foundry- code", "SE", and the "shell" size, "66" ( Photo ), and the rear "skirt" interior is die-struck with a factory "run" number, "4962" ( Photo ). The original M31 liner system consists of a zinc liner band, and a cream-colored, sheepskin-leather liner, with eight perforated tongues; which are tied together, at their apices, with a length of original, white "nylon"-cord drawstring ( Photo ). One leather tongue is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "58" ( Photo ). The original, 12 mm. wide, black-leather chinstrap is maker-marked, "Wallisch & Co., Wien", on its tip ( Photo ), and is in excellent + condition, as is the EXCELLENT++, "creamy" leather liner. The RARE, AUTUMN-PATTERN, camouflage paint scheme is clearly of the period, but it is possible that the better condition liner could have been period-replaced, and didn't see much use, or wear, after that time. On the other hand, there is no clear evidence, other than the difference in "condition", that this was ever done at all.
 
RARE, "AUTUMN"-COLORS CAMOUFLAGE, M35 HELMET, WITH A GREAT LINER & CHINSTRAP!!

$825.00.

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(95)  RARE & UNUSUAL, M1940, ROUGH-TEXTURED, "TWO-TONE GREEN", CAMOUFLAGE HELMET.

This unusual, model 1940, helmet is PERIOD spray-painted in a rough-textured finish of LIGHT, and DARK GREEN ( Photo ). The unquestionably "period" camouflage finish is really different, and quite "striking" in its appearance, and at least 95% intact ( Photo ). The camouflage paint is definitely "OLD", "scuffed" in spots, and NATURALLY "worn", especially around the helmet's rolled rim, but is in overall EXCELLENT-PLUS condition ( Photo ). The interior of the left side of the helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the "shell" manufacturer's code, "EF", and the "shell" size, "64" ( Photo ). The rear of the "skirt" is stamped with a "run" number, which is painted-over with the camouflage paint, and very difficult to make out, but could be "1343" ( Photo ). The original liner system consists of a zinc liner band, and a tan leather liner, with eight tongues, all of which are tied together, at their apices, with the original, white "nylon"-cord drawstring ( Photo ). One of the light tan leather tongues is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "56" ( Photo ). The leather liner shows a mild amount of wear, and "soiling", especially in the brow area, but is still soft, and supple, and is in overall EXCELLENT-minus condition; and very "CONSISTENT" with the "wear" pattern(s) of the helmet, "in-toto". The overall condition of this unusual, and MOST interesting, "two-tone" GREEN, camouflage helmet is a strong EXCELLENT
 
A VERY STRIKING, MODEL 1940, "ALL-GREEN", CAMOUFLAGE HELMET; IN EXC. CONDITION!!!

$850.00.  SOLD

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(97)  RARE, ORIGINAL, M1940, GERMAN "COMBAT MEDIC'S" ( RED CROSS PAINTED ) HELMET.

This otherwise standard, model 1940, German "WEHRMACHT" steel helmet was PERIOD hand-painted with four, large RED CROSSES, on WHITE fields, to identify the wearer as a "Kampfsanitatsmann", or "combat medic". Three of the large red crosses, on white "circles", are hand- painted on both sides, and the rear, of the helmet body ( Photo ); while the frontal area red cross is painted on a large white rectangle ( Photo ). The helmet shell has its original, rough-textured, dark green, factory applied finish, which is approximately 85% intact, and does have some areas of surface rust, both inside and out ( Photo ). The inside of the left side of the helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the "shell" maker's foundry code, "ET", and the helmet "shell" size, "66"( Photo ). The inside of the rear of the helmet "skirt" bears the medic's name and rank ( "Gefr. Essel" ) hand-painted in red paint, or, possibly red "nail polish" ( Photo ). The original liner system consists of a zinc liner band, and an eight-tongue, tan pigskin liner, with the tongues tied together, at their apices, by an original white "nylon" drawstring ( Photo ). One of the pigskin liner tongues is ink stamped with the liner's size, "58" ( Photo ). The liner is in overall very good PLUS condition. The original, 12 mm. wide, black leather chinstrap is maker-marked ( "Fr. Offermann & Sohne, Bensberg" ), and dated "1940" ( Photo ). There is considerable "wear", and "NATURAL" AGE ( meaning authentic, or "real" age ) to both the helmet's original, rough-textured, factory finish, and the ( four ) RED CROSS emblems, including the areas of surface rust mentioned above. However, the condition of this EXCEEDINGLY RARE helmet is still a "strong" VERY GOOD, all things considered, and this is ONE of a VERY FEW "REAL" surviving examples extant. This helmet is FAR RARER than a model 35, "double-decal" SS helmet!
 
ALL-ORIGINAL, PERIOD-HAND-PAINTED, M 40, WEHRMACHT "COMBAT MEDIC'S" HELMET.

$2,200.00.  SOLD

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(99)  RARE, "ZIMMERITT"-COATED, DOUBLE-DECAL, M35, HEER ( MEDICAL ) SERGEANT'S HELMET.

This model 1935, "double-decal" Heer helmet is "named", inside the liner, to a medical sergeant, and "camouflaged" with a concretious substance called "ZIMMERITT". This very viscous, paste-like compound, which dries "hard", was designed and formulated to be applied, in a "wet" mortar state, to the cast iron hulls, skirts, or turrets of German tanks and other armored vehicles of their Panzer units, to prevent the attachment of enemy "magnetic" mines to their iron superstructures. Occasionally, the infantry soldiers, or "Panzergrenadiers", attached to these armored units, would use this commonly available "Zimmeritt" to "camouflage" their steel helmets. After complete drying, a characteristic, very HARD, irregular, and ROUGH-textured surface resulted ( Photo ). In this RARE example, the SILVER foil Heer eagle, or "Wehrmachtsadler" decal has been "painted-around", and is almost completely intact, and visible ( Photo ). The red, white, and black, national shield decal has been "painted-over" with "Zimmeritt", but can still be seen on the helmet's right side ( Photo ). The interior of the helmet "skirt" has an "apple-green" re-painted finish, and is die-struck on the left side with the "shell" foundry's code, "EF", and the helmet "shell" size, "66" ( Photo ). The interior of the rear "skirt" is die-stamped with the "run" number, "3975" ( Photo ). The M31 liner system has an ALUMINUM liner band, and a tan sheepskin-leather liner, with eight tongues, tied together at their apices wth an original, soiled, white "nylon" cord drawstring ( Photo ). One of the leather liner tongues is factory ink-stamped with the liner's size, "59" ( Photo ). The inside of the liner has this Panzergrenadier's name, rank, and Feldpost number hand-written in ink, "San. Feldw. Achmuller, 05285" ( Medical Sergeant Achmuller, Field Post #05285 ) ( Photo ). The leather liner is soiled, and has two small "slits" in the leather at the base of one the tongues, but the leather is still soft and supple, and the liner still grades in very good condition. The 12 mm. wide, "early"-style, black leather chinstrap is in very good PLUS condition, and maker-marked, and dated, at its tip, but this is "worn" to the point of illegibility. The "ZIMMERITT" coated helmet body is in EXCELLENT, "PERIOD", UNALTERED condition.
 
VERY RARE, "ZIMMERITT" CAMOUFLAGED, M35 "DOUBLE-DECAL" / "NAMED" ARMY HELMET.

$1,800.00.  SOLD

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(100)  CLASSIC NORMANDY FRONT, "BOCAGE" LIKE CAMOUFLAGE, M1940, HEER 1ST LT'S HELMET.

This model 1940, HEER OBERLEUTNANT'S steel helmet is camouflage-painted in the so-called NORMANDY front, "Bocage", or "hedgerow" color scheme; with "dabbed-on" splotches of green, brown, and burgundy colored paint ( Photo ). These three predominent colors are melded together to produce a very effective camouflage pattern, which mimics the foliage of the Normandy region "bocage". This very subtly "colorful", but effective, camouflage pattern is esthetically very pleasing to the eye also, even after all these intervening years. The camouflage paint scheme is approximately 95% present, with most of the paint "wear" around the helmet's "rolled rim" ( Photo ). There is some minimal wear on the helmet dome, and one dime- sized "bald spot" in the camouflage paint, in the rear part of the dome ( Photo ). But, the overall condition and appearance of the camouflage paint scheme is still very strong. The rear of the helmet "skirt" is die-struck with the helmet "shell" maker's foundry code, "Q", the "shell" size, "66", and a "run" number, "DN 515" ( Photo ). The original, M1931 helmet liner system consists of a zinc alloy liner band, and an eight-tongue, creamy-beige colored, sheepskin-leather liner, in very good PLUS condition ( Photo ). There is no liner drawstring. One leather tongue is ink-stamped with the liner's size, "58" ( Photo ), and has the Heer officer's name, and rank, hand-written in two places in the liner, "Josch, Obltn."( Photo ), ( "Joesch, 1st Lt." ) ( Photo ). The original, 12 mm. wide, black leather chinstrap is well-worn, and somewhat fragile, but still intact. The overall condition of this RARE, and desirable NORMANDY FRONT, "Bocage"-pattern camouflage helmet, and liner & chinstrap, is, at minimum, VERY GOOD PLUS.
 
CLASSIC "NORMANDY FRONT", HEER 1ST LT'S, "BOCAGE"-CAMOUFLAGE HELMET.

$1,450.00.  ON HOLD

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(101)  M1940, "MEDITERRANEAN / NORTH AFRICAN" CAMOUFLAGED NAVAL COASTAL ARTILLERY HELMET; GOLD KM DECAL / BATTR. MARKED.

This model 1040 helmet is camouflage painted in a ROUGH textured "MUSTARD" yellow-beige paint ( possibly a paint / sand mixture ) ( Photo ). The GOLD foil Wehrmachtsadler decal, on the helmet's left side, is "painted-around", and is approximately 85% intact ( Photo ). The very rough textured, original camouflage paint coat is about 65% present, with some "bare" spots, showing old rust down to the raw steel, in some areas ( Photo ). The "mustard-yellow" paint extends inside the helmet's "skirt", and even onto the exposed age of the ( zinc ) liner band; an indication that the camouflage painting was done without removing the liner system ( Photo ). The inside of the left "skirt" is die-struck with the maker's code, "E.T.", and the helmet "shell" size, "64" ( Photo ). The original, eight-tongued, leather liner is intact, including the drawstring, and is ink-marked with the Kriegsmarine coastal artilleryman's name ( "Cl Koll" ), and his "battery" number( "battr 8" ) ( Photo ). The leather liner does show definite "age and wear", but is still in overall good PLUS condition. This VERY RARE Kriegsmarine, Coastal Artillery, NORTH AFRICA, or "MEDITERRANEAN" CAMOUFLAGED helmet literally came from inside a farmer's barn in Southern Illinois, and comes complete with bits of hay, and old spiders' nests still stuck up inside the leather liner! ( at no additional charge, of course ). In other words, this RARE and EXOTIC, NAVAL "camo" helmet is completely authentic, definitely "period" camouflage-painted, and "UNALTERED" in all respects. And, the 'exposed" Wehrmachtsadler transfer is definitely the "Kriegsmarine, gold foil". This really is a VERY RARE, "camo" WW II German steel helmet, in any condition.
 
ALL-ORIGINAL, "N. AFRICA / MEDITERRANEAN THEATRE"-CAMOUFLAGED, NAVAL COASTAL ARTILLERY HELMET, WITH "EXPOSED" DECAL.

$1,350.00.  SOLD

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(104)  ORIGINAL, M38, "DOUBLE DECAL" LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER HELMET; WITH "WHITE" PADS!

The "M38" ( model 1938 ), Luftwaffe paratrooper, or "FALLSCHIRMJAEGER" helmet was the FIRST German paratrooper helmet design to actually be worn in action, by either Heer ( army ), or air force ( Luftwaffe ) paratroopers, This design replaced the so-called model 1937 helmet pattern, and, continued in production, and use, throughout the war, with subsequent design modifications, limited to changes in the design, and types of metals, used in the manufacture of the helmet's liner attachment bolts. Actually, some of the VERY FIRST, "M38" paratrooper helmets, bore the HEER, or army style "Wehrmachtadler" decal, combined with the national colors, shield decal. This style was worn by certain German ARMY parachute infantry companies for a short period, from mid-1938, until early January, 1939. After this time, this now battalion-size unit of "army" paratroopers was absorbed into the air force, becoming a part of the newly-formed, "Luftwaffe Fallschirmjaeger Regt.1". As a result, many of the VERY EARLIEST "Luftwaffe", "DOUBLE-DECAL" paratrooper helmets were issued with their original, army style "FELDGRAU" ( "field-green" ) factory-painted finish, as is this RARE example. The LATER-produced "M38's" were finished in the standard "Luftwaffe" BLUE- GRAY. But, it is usually agreed, that VIRTUALLY ALL of the TRUE, ORIGINAL, "DOUBLE-DECAL" versions, whether finished in a field-green, or blue- gray color, were manufactured with the so-called "WHITE" hard-rubber pads, which is the case with this helmet ( Photo ). ( NOTE: The general consensus amongst advanced "para" helmet collectors is that the DARK-GRAY hard rubber pads would represent a definite "anachronism" in a true, "double-decal para" ).This helmet retains about 90% of its original "feldgrau" factory finish, and the helmet "shell" has no rust, pitting, or dents. The inside of the left rim is stamped ( "E.T. 68" ), "Eisenhutte, Thale" ( the helmet body, or "shell" manufacturer, and "68" ( the "shell" size ). ( Photo ). The original, brown, sheepskin-leather helmet liner is attached to the ALUMINUM liner band, and secured by four, BRASS, "spanner" type bolts. ( Photo ). The liner is ink-stamped with the name of the "final-assembly" company, in this case, "KARL HEISLER, BERLIN", and the "liner" size, "56", and the "shell" size, "68" ( Photo ). The original, blue-gray leather, "Y" helmet strap is unbroken, and COMPLETE, and ORIGINAL, pre- May 8, 1945, "period" made. The "Y" chinstrap and leather harness system would conservatively grade out as "fair to good" condition. The leather liner is somewhat darkened, but in overall very good PLUS condition. The Luftwaffe flying eagle transfer is 98% ( Photo ), and the 99% national colors shield decal is somewhat "yellowed", from the maturing of the protective "varnish", or lacquer ( Photo ). The "overall" condition of this EXTREMELY SCARCE version of the fallschirmjaeger helmet, factoring in the helmet body, helmet paint, % of decals, liner, and original "Y" harness, all the above in their original, UNALTERED state; is a strong very good PLUS. This is a very difficult helmet to find with all of the "RIGHT" features necessary in a helmet of this kind, which is in a fairly "dear" price category. This example meets, or exceeds, those "sine qua nons" that must "be there" in an "investment-grade" piece!
 
THE "CREME-DE-LA-CREME" OF LUFTWAFFE FALLSCHIRMJAEGER HELMETS!

PRICE UPON REQUEST.  SOLD

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(110)  HAND-PAINTED, "TRENCH-ART" STYLE, ( M 35 ) CAMOUFLAGE, DBLE. DECAL, ARMY HELMET.

This is one of the most "unusual", interesting and "ARTISTIC", WWII German hand-painted camouflage helmets that I have encountered. The model 1935, helmet "shell" is period hand-painted in a GEOMETRIC "design", with a spectacular array of colors, including ochre, dark red, and two shades of green ( Photo ). The intriguing and random "geometric" pattern this individual German soldier created, in an attempt to "break up the outline" of his helmet to his enemy, is absolutely UNIQUE! Although, the overall, angular pattern camouflage design is somewhat reminiscent of the Wehrmacht "SUMPFMUSTER", or "MARSH PATTERN" camouflage, the colors used are certainly different, and "individualized"; most likely to be in conformity with the wearer's environment and current combat conditions. Also, some aspects of the paint scheme are somewhat suggestive of one of the many colorful, "bordered" geometric designs used by the Germans on their trench helmets in WWI. Whatever this Heer soldier-artist intentions were exactly, we'll probably never know, but, the end result is a fascinating and unique camouflage helmet. The M35 helmet "shell" maker's mark is illegible due to the heavy repaint, but the "shell" appears to be a "64". Since the helmet's interior is painted in the same "sea-foam" green color, or light bluish-green hue, as the "falling rain" on the exterior, it should be assumed that the current liner was put in at the same time as the camouflage painting was done. The eight-tonque brown leather liner is darkened with age, but still in fair to good condition, and is identified as the property of a certain "Feldwebel Hammer", of the 5(?)th Infantry Regiment ( Photo ) There are definite signs of Heer pattern decals having been present on each side, and partially removed and painted over ( Photo ). There is a significant amount of surface rust present, both inside and outside, and especially on and around the helmet bolts, which have only traces of their paint left. The camouflage paint itself is still 90%, although surface oxidized in several spots, and the various colors are still vibrant. In spite of this helmet's age and light rust, it still is one of the most colorful, and interesting, PERIOD-PAINTED, WWII German "camo" helmets that I've seen.
 
THIS IS A UNIQUE, ALL-ORIGINAL, AND VERY "ARTISTIC" M35 HEER CAMOUFLAGE HELMET!

2,500.00.  SOLD

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(112)  SUPER-FINE, "APPLE-GREEN" SMOOTH FINISH DOUBLE DECAL, M35, GERMAN ARMY HELMET.

An truly fantastic, classic, ORIGINAL, SMOOTH "APPLE-GREEN" factory-painted, model 1935, "DOUBLE-DECAL" German Army helmet that amazingly "survived" the war in its original "issued" configuration. The original, SMOOTH, medium "apple-green" factory finish is essentially 99-100%; with just a few light scuff marks and blemishes, but NO pitting or rust at all ( Photo ). The original ALUMINUM liner band, and the original, supple, "blonde" calfskin liner are in exceptional condition. The eight-tongue, calfskin-leather liner is size- stamped "57", and gathered and secured at the apex with an original, "issue", white drawstring ( Photo ). The original, oval, Wehrmacht "abgenommen" ink stamp is still visible inside the helmet dome ( Photo ). The original 12 mm. wide, black leather chinstrap is maker-marked ( "D. Schiele, Loburg" ), and dated 1937 ( Photo ). The inside of the helmet "skirt", on the left side, is stamped "ET 64" ( "Eisenhutte, Thale" [ the maker ], and "64" [ the helmet "shell" size] ). ( Photo ). The rear of the helmet "skirt" is deeply die-stamped with the factory "serial", or "run" number, "3537" ( Photo ). The "Wehrmachtadler" decal "varnish" coating is slightly "gold-toned" from age, but this decal is virtually 100% intact ( Photo ). The red/white/black national shield decal shows some "yellowing" of the white bar, and some very minor, "scratches" also, but this decal is 99% overall ( Photo ). This helmet was definitely "worn" at some time or other, but certainly had VERY "light" usage. The overall condition of this RARE, M35, HEER helmet is EXCELLENT-PLUS, which in and of itself is still amazing, as these really SUPER CONDITION, "apple-green--double-dec." M35 armys have all but disappeared from the collector's market!
 
A SELDOM OFFERED, ALL-ORIGINAL, DOUBLE DECAL, M35, "APPLE-GREEN" ARMY!

$3,350.00  ON HOLD

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(113)  EXCEPTIONAL, NEAR MINT, "APPLE-GREEN" DOUBLE DECAL, M35, GERMAN ARMY HELMET.

An almost MINT example of the very hard-to-find, model 1935, [factory] "APPLE-GREEN finished, double-decal, German Wehrmacht ( Heer ) helmet. This specimen has virtually 100% of the factory applied, medium "apple-green", very smooth finish. The only "wear" detectable, at all, is around the rim of the skirt, and even this is miniscule ( Photo ). The "semi-glossy", and "extra-smooth", finish of this particular helmet is really exceptional, reflective of the higher, "pre-war" quality control standards. Also, interestingly, this helmet body was forged by a somewhat uncommon maker; the inside of the left "skirt" being stamped "E.F.", and "64" ( the helmet "shell" size ) ( Photo ). The interior of the rear of the "skirt" is die-stamped with a "serial", or factory "run" number, "3421" ( Photo ). The model 1931 liner has an ALUMINUM liner band, and a beautiful, soft, supple, calfskin-leather liner, with eight, ( "ventilated" ) tongues, tied together at their apex, with ORIGINAL, "issue" type drawstring ( Photo ). The oval, Wehrmacht "abegenommen" ( or, Heer "acceptance" ) ink stamp is still visible in the dome area, although I cannot make out the date in it ( Photo ). The original 12 mm. wide, black leather chin- strap is maker-marked, and dated 1937, near the tip ( Photo ).The silver-foil, "Wehrmachtadler" decal is essentially 100%, and nearly perfect. The red/white/ black tri-color national shield would also grade 100%, but for the presence of three or four tiny smudges/scratches, or superficial "imperfections" ( Photo ). Although this helmet does show signs of being "worn" at some time or other, the overall condition is still EXCELLENT ++, to "nearly MINT". All-original, "apple-green-painted, double-decal", M35, German army helmets, in THIS CONDITION, and, "UNALTERED" STATE, have all but vanished from the collector's marketplace. This is one of the best ones that I've seen in a long while.
 
A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A "MINTY" ALL-ORIGINAL, M35, GERMAN ARMY HELMET!

$3,450.00  SOLD

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(114)  "UNISSUED / UNWORN", M35, DOUBLE DECAL ARMY HELMET: MATTE APPLE-GREEN FINISH; 1937 DOME STAMP; "WHITE" LINER; "SHELL" SIZE "66", AND "MINT"!!!

This is, far and away, the FINEST, "surviving" example of the classic, model 1935, "double- decal", "MATTE" ( apple-green ) finished, German Army helmet that I have seen. The M35 Heer helmet has always been hard to find in its original, "double-decal" configuration, and especially hard to find "unaltered" ( usually by the Germans themselves ), and in "top" condition categories. The issue, and wear, of the model 1935 Heer helmet was gradually discontinued, after the introduction of the "model 1940", "combat-finish", "single-decal", in that same year. This "M35" version of the German army helmet was, of course, worn IN BATTLE, by all Wehrmacht personnel, during the German army campaigns in Poland, France, Belgium, and The Netherlands. As a result, many, if not most, "M 35's" are in "well-used" condition. This particular ORIGINAL, UNALTERED, "M 35" army helmet definitely "defies the odds", because of its condition, which, at minmum, is "UNUSED and UNWORN"; and probably borders on "FACTORY-NEW, UNISSUED". The medium "apple-green", SMOOTH finish is 100%, with a few light "scuffs", or "storage" mars ( Photo ). The so-called "white liner" terminology is used by me to imply that this "M31" style liner is pretty much "as new". The eight-tongue, soft "blonde" calfskin leather liner is riveted to an ALUMINUM liner band, and the tongues are tied at their apices, with an original, "issue" style, white drawstring ( Photo ). One of the tongues is FAINTLY ink-stamped, "5?", within a circle ( Photo ). This is probably "59", as this number is hand-painted in black paint, over the very clear, and uncommonly distinct, oval, 1937- dated, Wehrmacht "abgenommen" ink-stamp ( Photo ). The inside of the left side of the "skirt" is maker marked ( "E.F."), and "shell" size-stamped, ( "66")( Photo ). The rear "skirt" area is "double" stamped with a ( factory ) "run", or "serial" number, "3320" ( Photo ). The 12 mm. wide, black leather chinstrap is the early style, and not maker marked, or dated, that I can see. The left side, silver-foil, "Wehrmachtadler" decal is 100%, and essentially PERFECT ( Photo ). The red/white/black, tri-color national shield decal is 99.9%, and nearly perfect ( Photo ). NOTE: There is some very MINIMAL "soiling" to the liner, notably in the "forehead" region; which I attribute to the helmet probably being "tried-on" by the "countless curious" over the last sixty-five years. I don't know of a finer example of an M35 HEER helmet, in this "unaltered" state, and about as close to "MINT" as I have personally seen.
 
PROBABLY ONE OF THE FINEST "M 35" ARMYS' TO "SURVIVE" WORLD WAR TWO!

PRICE UPON REQUEST.  SOLD

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(26)  FANTASTIC, "UNWORN", NEAR MINT, NSDAP, "REICHSLEITUNG" LEVEL, POL. LDR'S. VISOR; COMPLETE WITH ITS "TRAVEL" / "STORAGE" BOX!!.

This FINE example of a "REICHSLEITUNG" level, NSDAP Political Leader's visor, piped in GOLDEN- yellow wool-felt, still contains its "point-of-sale", tissue paper "stuffing" in the crown, and is in "UNUSED", MINT CONDITION, and still contained in its original, PERIOD, black-paper-covered, heavy card- board, cylindrical, "travel" and/or "storage" box ( see pics ). The "tellerform" top is constructed of a finely-ribbed, KHAKI-TAN colored wool, and piped in the "wide- welt" style of GOLDEN-yellow, wool felt ( Photo ). The front of the crown has a "fire-gilded", political- style, eagle and swastika, metal insignia, TIGHTLY attached, by three metal prongs ( see pics ). The original steel "cap spring" is still in-place, preserving the "drum-head" taught shape of the top of the hat ( Photo ). The hat band is "party-brown" ( RUST-brown ) plush VELVET, piped as above, and has a gold-washed, NSDAP-style, metal kokarde ( Photo ). The braided, GOLD-BULLION chincord is attached to the hat band with two, gold-washed, "pebbled" side-buttons ( Photo ). The chocolate-brown colored, "Vulkanfiber" visor is tightly sewn to the body of the hat, and has a RUST-brown colored underside ( Photo ). The interior of the hat is lined in a light-beige SATIN, and has a diamond-shaped, unmarked, CELLULOID sweat shield ( Photo ). The 45 mm. wide, sweatband is a tan, "ERSATZ" leather type, and, although somewhat "wrinkled", is intact, and in very good PLUS condition ( Photo ). There is a 1 in. X 2 in., brown/white "oilcloth" RZM tag, machine-sewn under the sweatband, on the hat's right side ( see pic ). The inside of the crown still has most of its manila-colored, paper "stuffing" present ( Photo ). I would "guesstimate" the size to be "56". The ORIGINAL, PERIOD, "travel"/"storage" BOX is cylindrical, made of a heavy cardboard, covered in black paper, and measures 11.25 in. X 7.25 in. ( Photo ). The visor hat "FITS PERFECTLY" in the box ( Photo ). There is NO mothing, and the overall condition of this VERY-RARE, "HIGHEST- level" ( "Reichsleitung", or "national" government ) NSDAP Political Leader's visor is "UNUSED", and "MINT".

A "HIGHEST-LEVEL", NSDAP PARTY LEADER'S VISOR HAT; IN "UNWORN", "MINT" CONDITION COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL TRAVEL/STORAGE BOX!!

$3,500.00.  SOLD

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(27)  WAFFEN-SS OFFICER'S, GOLD-YELLOW PIPED, "CRUSHER" STYLE FIELD HAT WITH CLOTH- COVERED BILL; POSS. DUTCH SS VOLUNTEER

This original SS OFFICER'S "crusher" style visor hat is ABSOLUTELY "PERIOD" and completely unique in it's construction, and features. The crown, or top, is constructed of mid to late-war grade, "coarse", grey-green, smooth wool. The black velvet band and crown are piped in a golden-yellow wool felt material ( Photo ). The fine black velvet band is slightly narrower than a standard German- made SS officer's visor, but is of the right texture and not "loose". The flexible bill, or visor, is covered in the same grey-green, somewhat "coarse" wool as the crown. The Waffen SS skull and eagle are of the mid to late-war, "painted" aluminum style, and clearly original and "matching" in their finish and age ( Photo ). The death's head, or "totenkopf" is attached to the black velvet band via two flat prongs. The painted aluminum eagle, without any prongs, is TIGHTLY attached to the front of the crown by OLD grey cotton thread, and has been there for a long, long time ( Photo ). The braided "subdued" aluminum chincord is attached by two UNIQUE brass side buttons ( Photo ). The side buttons are decorated with a relief lion, or "griffin", holding a sword in his right paw, and a bundle of arrows in his left paw ( Photo ). The chincord fits somewhat loosely, and appears to me to be almost an "afterthought" of the original owner/ SS officer, but has clearly been on this hat for a very long time. The cap's interior is lined in a lightly-ribbed, slate grey, heavy cotton, or rayon ( Photo ). The sweat- band is a light brown, thin leather, closed in the rear; and has some soiling, especially in the forehead area ( Photo ). The interior is entirely "sterile", without any maker marks, and no sign of a celluloid sweatshield ever having been present.

This SS "crusher" probably started life as a Dutch W.A. ( "Weer Afdeelingen", or NSB "Defense Section" ) visor hat, and was later converted ( after January, 1943 ) into a Dutch Waffen SS Volunteer Unit officer's field hat; when these units were absorbed into the ( Dutch ) "Germanisches-SS" ( Germanic Dutch SS ), in 1943. At any rate, AUTHENTICITY and pre-May, 1945, PERIODICITY are simply not in question with this UNIQUE and RARE hat! At this point a comment regarding the golden-yellow piping is appropriate. I, personally, DO NOT think, from my research, that this colored ( yellow-gold ) piping is a "waffenfarbe" in a strict sense. In other words, I don't believe this piping denotes a "cavalry", or "signals" officer, as in the usual Heer, or Waffen- SS, "branch-of-service" connotation. There is evidence to suggest that all of the early " W.A." black OFFICER'S visor hats were piped in "gold", both around the top of the crown, and above and below the black velvet band to denote the top "officer" rank of "Opperbanleider" ( Dutch ). ( Reference bottom of page 166, "FOREIGN LEGIONS of the THIRD REICH; Vol 2; by David Littlejohn, copyright 1981 ). The overall condition of the visor is EXCELLENT, and there is NO mothing to the hat, or the piping.

A RARE PIECE OF WAFFEN SS HEADGEAR; PROBABLY FROM A DUTCH GERMANISCHE SS OFFICER AND POSSIBLE TRANSFEREE FROM THE W. A.

$8,500.00.  SOLD

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(283)  WAFFEN SS PANZER OFFICER'S VISOR HAT.

This ALL-ORIGINAL, "walking-out-dress" style, Waffen-SS officer's visor hat has a "feldgrau" ( gray-green ) colored wool "DOESKIN" top, black VELVET band, and "hot pink" ( Panzertruppen waffenfarbe ) wool felt piping ( photo ). The medium-heigth, "sattelform" peak has an early, high quality, tarnished, silver-plated-tombak, Waffen-SS design eagle & swastika insignia, tightly attached by two flat metal prongs, which do not penetrate the inner, satin lining ( photo ). The nicely-matched, tarnished, "totenkopf", or "grinning" death's head, metal insignia is snugly attached to the black velvet band by two flat metal prongs, which also do not penetrate the satin lining on the inside ( photo ). The braided aluminum chincord(s) are attached on each side by a two-pronged, pebbled-aluminum button ( photo ). The glossy, black Vulkanfiber visor is tightly sewn to the front of the cap, and has some VERY LIGHT, "age-crazing" lines. The visor's underside is yellow-beige colored, with a "cross-hatched" design, and fairly heavily soiled, with a very prominent ( "on-and-off" ) "thumbprint" on the front edge ( photo ). The bronze-gold colored satin lining is also fairly-well soiled, and sweat stained, with a gold-embossed, "CLEMENS WAGNER" company logo ( which has turned "green" with age ), beneath a machine-stitched, diamond-shaped CELLULOID sweatshield ( photo ). ( NOTE: The hat maker, "CLEMENS WAGNER", of Braunschweig, is identified as a "verfied", or known "authorized" maker of private-purchase, Waffen-SS officers' visor hats, on page 278, in the new book on Third Reich headgear, "THE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO CLOTH THIRD REICH MILITARY HEADGEAR", by Gary Wilkins, copyright 2002, published by Schiffer Publishing Limited ). The 45 mm. wide, tan-leather sweatband has the "pinhole" ventilation, in the brow area, and has soiling which is consistent with that of the satin lining, and the visor's underside ( photo ). There are several pieces of ( OLD ) "dried-up", orange "cork" which are still adhered to the inner surface of the satin lining, and the inside of the leather sweatband, in this area also ( Photo ). There are four tiny pinholes, and two oval shaped ( soil ) "shadows", present in the right side of the leather sweatband, consistent with the former presence of two, pin-on, metal initials ( photo ). There is some VERY SUPERFICIAL mothing, or moth "tracking", and ONE, 2 mm. moth hole, on the top of the hat ( photo ), but the overall condition of this VERY RARE, authentic, Waffen SS-PANZER officer's visor hat is still a strong "VERY GOOD", to "VERY GOOD PLUS".

VERY RARE, PINK WAFFENFARBE, ORIGINAL WAFFEN SS ( PANZER ) OFFICER'S VISOR HAT.

PRICE UPON REQUEST.

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(1)  ALL-ORIGINAL, "ISSUE" TYPE ( UNMARKED ), LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR HAT.

This "regulation", or "issue"-style, WW II German Luftwaffe OFFICER"S visor hat has a finely-ribbed, GRAY, wool-gabardine, classic "sattelform" top, piped in ALUMINUM bullion cord, and a black, ribbed-mohair band ( photo ). The front peak has a Luftwaffe-design, hand-embroidered ALUMINUM WIRE bullion, "flying eagle & swastika", on a gray wool-felt backing, which is hand-sewn-on ( photo ). The hand-embroidered ALUMINUM WIRE bullion, "winged" kokarde, on a black wool-felt backing, is hand-sewn to the mohair band ( photo ). The two braided aluminum chincords are attached to the hat, on each side, by round, silvered, "pebbled" buttons ( photo ). The glossy-black, genuine leather visor is edged with a 3 mm. wide piece of black "oilcloth" ( photo ), and has the GREEN underside, commonly seen on most PERIOD Luftwaffe officers' visor hats ( photo ). The interior of the hat is lined in a light-brown polished cotton, and has an unmarked, diamond-shape, CELLULOID sweatshield ( photo ). The 35 mm. wide sweatband is medium-brown, genuine leather, with small, vertical, "slits" cut into the back portion ( photo ); and the rear leather seam is held together by a small, domed, two-pronged, brass "brad" ( photo ). The hat's interior shows definite ( light ) soiling, and moderate "wear", but still grades in "VERY GOOD" overall condition. There is some wear, and ( hair ) "grease" staining in the back of the band, where this area would be in constant contact with the back of the officer's head ( photo ). There is some natural "oxidation' of the aluminum wire piping, and also the Luftwaffe-design aluminum-wire kokarde, but there is NO "mothing" of the wool-gabardine top; and the hat's exterior is in "VERY GOOD ++" condition, overall.

FINE EXAMPLE OF AN ALL-ORIGINAL, "ISSUE- STYLE", LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR HAT.

$950.00.

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(2)  ORIGINAL, UNISSUED-MINT, HEER "TROPICAL" ( DAK ) M 41 ENLISTED MAN'S HAT.

This Heer "tropical", or DAK ( "Deutsche Afrika Korps" ) model 1941 ( M41 ) field cap, or "einheitsfeldmutze", is constructed of a sturdy, OLIVE-DRAB-colored, cotton-TWILL, and has enlisted man's "BeVo" style insignia, which are applied to the hat's "unscalloped" front ( photo ). The Wehrmachtsadler insignia, machine-sewn to the front peak, is the BLUE on COPPER, "BeVo" style ( photo ). The tropical-pattern, "BeVo" kokarde is also machine-sewn-on ( photo ). There are two BROWN enamel-painted, ZINC, air-vent "grommets" on each side of the hat ( photo ). The ORANGEY RED cotton lining is factory ink-stamped with the manufacturer's name, "Ernst Kern", and the hat's size, "56" ( photo ). The ORIGINAL, 28 mm. wide, CANVAS sweatband is a light-beige color ( photo ). The overall condition is "Unused, MINT".

A MINT, AUTHENTIC, HEER "TROPICAL", OR "DAK" ( DEUTSCHE AFRIKAKORPS ), "M41" HAT.

$700.00.    ON HOLD

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(6)  "EARLY" ( 1940 DATED ) LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL ( "PITH" ) HELMET; EXC+ TO NEAR-MINT COND.

This "early" ( c.1940 ), regulation-style LUFTWAFFE "tropical", or "pith" helmet, is constructed of rigid, pressed-cork, covered with six "panels" of sturdy, light KHAKI-TAN twill; with all light-TAN leather trim, and light-TAN-leather chinstrap ( photo ). The helmet's right side has a white-metal, Luftwaffe -design, forward-facing, "flying eagle & swastika" insignia ( photo ); attached to the helmet body by three, flat, metal prongs ( photo ). The left side of the helmet has a white-metal, tricolor, "national shield" insignia ( photo ); attached to the helmet body with two ( the bottom prong is broken-off ) flat, metal prongs ( photo ). The interior of the helmet's crown, or "dome", is lined with RED cotton-muslin material ( photo ); while the underside of the helmet's front and rear "visors", and sloped sides, is covered in an "AVOCADO-GREEN" cotton-muslin ( photo ). The 4 cm. diameter, gold-painted metal, "ventilation" grommet, at the apex of the crown, is stamped with the manufacturer's name, "C. POSE", and "Wehrausrustungen" ( "military equipment" ), "BERLIN" ( photo ). ( NOTE: This is a RARE maker of tropical helmets for the German Wehrmacht ). The 50 mm. wide, soft, and still-"supple", TAN- leather sweatband is similarly "embossed" with this maker's name, and "logo" ( photo ), The inside of the leather sweatband is ( black ) ink-stamped, "C. POSE", "1940", and "57" ( the liner size ) ( photo ). The 14 mm. wide, LIGHT-TAN, leather chinstrap is in perfect condition, and buckled across the front "visor", in the usual manner ( photo ). The overall condition of this "early" ( 1940-dated ), and VERY- RARE-maker-marked, Luftwaffe tropical helmet is "Unused ( probably 'un-issued' ), EXCELLENT PLUS", to "NEAR MINT".

NEAR-MINT, LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL HELMET; DATED 1940, BY A RARE MAKER ( "C. POSE" ).

$750.00.  ON HOLD

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(9)  ORIGINAL, LUFTWAFFE, ENLISTED MAN'S, "TROPICAL"-STYLE, OVERSEAS HAT.

This ORIGINAL, LUFTWAFFE, enlisted man's, "TROPICAL" overseas hat, or "schiffchen", is constructed of thin, lightweight, light-khaki-colored, cotton, and has a machine-embroidered, white- cotton, "flying eagle", on a light khaki "trapezoid", hand-sewn to the front peak ( photo ). The machine-woven, red / white / and black "Reichskokarde" insignia is hand-sewn-on, below the Luftwaffe-style, eagle & swastika ( photo ). The plain, light-beige, cotton lining has an illegible, and barely visible, maker's stamp, and still faintly-legible size stamp, "56" ( photo ). The hat shows a moderate amount of wear ( photo ), period-usage, or "saltiness", and some ( sunlight ) UV "fading", but still grades as "used, VERY GOOD" condition overall.

UNQUESTIONABLY AUTHENTIC, SLIGHTLY "SALTY", LUFTWAFFE ENLISTED MAN'S, "TROPICAL"-STYLE, COTTON OVERSEAS HAT.

$550.00.

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(12)  SUPERB, DOESKIN, "OFFICER QUALITY", HEER "NACHRICHTEN" ( SIGNALS ) ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR HAT; "NAMED", AND "NEAR-MINT"

This truly STUNNING example of a Heer enlisted- man's visor hat is finely-constructed of DELUXE, "officer quality", gray-green wool-"DOESKIN", and has the classic "SATTELFORM" shape ( high peak ) usually seen on a "commissioned"-officer's visor hat ( photo ). In fact, the only features that actually "differentiate" this FINE hat from an officer's visor are the paper "name tag" ( "Gefr. G. Lang" ), inserted in the sweatshield ( photo ), and the black, patent-leather chinstrap. The hat is piped in the "wide-welt" style, LEMON-YELLOW, wool-felt, "waffenfarbe" of the Heer "NACHRICHTEN", or army "signals" branch ( photo ). The ALUMINUM eagle and swastika, or "Wehrmachtsadler", is SNUGLY attached, to the middle of the high peak, by three flat prongs, which DO NOT penetrate the inside lining ( photo ). The ALUMINUM oakleaf wreath, and "Reichskokarde", is similarly affixed to the, LEMON-YELLOW piped, dark-green, wool-felt hatband ( photo ). The original steel "capspring" is still present inside the crown, giving the top of the hat a taught, "saddle"-shaped profile ( photo ). The high-polished, glossy-black, "Vulkanfiber" visor is tightly stitched to the hat, and has a light-BEIGE, and "cross-hatched", underside ( photo ). The 14 mm. wide, black, patent-leather chinstrap has four, black-painted, metal buckles, and is attached, on each side, by a black-enameled, metal button ( photo ). The hat's interior is lined in a high-quality, GOLD satin which has a large, printed, dark-brown, EAGLE "logo", and "EXTRA KLASSE", beneath a rhomboidal-shaped, CELLULOID sweatshield ( photo ). The 50 mm. wide sweatband is made of a light-tan, "ERSATZ"-leather, and is somewhat "dry", and "wrinkled", with one small tear in the front, but intact ( photo ). The brow area has multiple "pinhole" air vents, and there is a 0.75 in. X 5.0 in. strip of ORANGE "sponge"-like material inserted in this area, acting as a ( forehead ) "cushion" ( photo ). Also present, inside the sweatband, is a "folded-up" section of the ( August 24th, 1940 ) edition of the "AMBERG-SULZBACHER ZEITUNG" ( photo ). There are two TINY moth "nips" on the crown, but the OVERALL condition of this beautiful, "custom-made", and DELUXE, "officer-grade", visor hat is still "EXCELLENT PLUS, to NEAR MINT". This is absolutely "THE FINEST", "officer's", OR "enlisted man's", lemon-yellow-piped, "SIGNALS" visor that I've seen!!!

BEAUTIFUL, CUSTOM-MADE, WOOL DOESKIN, "OFFICER QUALITY", HEER "SIGNALS" VISOR.

$1,100.00  ON HOLD

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(17)  ULTRA-RARE, ALL-ORIGINAL, WHITE-PIPED, WAFFEN-SS OFFICER'S "CRUSH" CAP; WITH SOFT LEATHER VISOR

This VERY RARE, and ORIGINAL, WAFFEN-SS officer's, "CRUSHER"-style, visor hat a gray-green wool top, black VELVET band, and a SOFT, black leather visor; and is piped in WHITE, wool-felt ( photo ). The top is constructed of a somewhat coarse, medium-quality, "feldgrau" wool, and has a FLAT-SILVER, SS-style, eagle and swastika, hand- sewn-on the front of the "sattelform" peak ( photo ). There is an ( oxidized ) metal "grinning skull", or "death's head" insignia, attached to the front of the black VELVET band, by two, flat, metal prongs ( photo ). ( There are NO "extra" holes on the inside lining, where the "totenkopf" is attached) The hat is lined in gray, faux-"satin", and has a "ghost" image, and "stitch-outline", from a celluloid, rhomboidal-shape, "sweatshield", having been present at some time ( photo ). The gray "satin" lining is ( sweat ) stained, and has a few, small, "holes" in it, through which the white, "cheesecloth" lining, underneath it, is now visible, and able to be "black-lighted". This WHITE, "cheesecloth"-like material is UV "NEGATIVE"!!! The 40 mm. wide, gray-leather, sweatband has the "pinhole" type of ventilation, in the brow area, and is somewhat dry, and "brittle", with two, tiny tears in its upper edge ( photo ). The soft, black-leather visor shows "age and wear" CONSISTENT with the rest of the hat, and has the typical "lines" and "creases" in it, most often resulting from storage in a HOT, DRY environ, e.g. an attic ( photo ). The sweatband fits the hat perfectly, and does NOT appear to have been replaced, or "resewn", and there is a concomitant "soil-line", in the lining, above its upper edge. The wool top is "soiled", has that definite "grimy" feel to it, and has some significant "mothing"; worse on the very top of the hat ( photo ). The same, WHITE, "cheesecloth", which can be seen through the holes in the lining, is also visible, through these moth "holes", and is, likewise, UV-light "NEGATIVE"!!! The WHITE, wool-felt, piping is, of course, also totally UV "NEGATIVE", and is definitely "cleaner" in those areas "protected" from soiling, underneath the "overhang" of the hat's top; on the sides, and in the back. The OVERALL condition of this VERY RARE, and ORIGINAL, SS-"crusher" is a strong GOOD PLUS. Fully lifetime guaranteed, with a 30 day inspection period.

EXTREMELY RARE, ORIGINAL, WAFFEN-SS OFFICER'S, "CRUSHER" STYLE, VISOR HAT.

PRICE UPON REQUEST.

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(20)   UNIQUE, NAZI ( "NSFK" ) BALLOONIST'S BERET

This UNIQUE, ORIGINAL, Third Reich "BERET" is made of a dark-gray/white ( "salt & pepper" ), KNITTED WOOL, and has two, seperate "insignia" on its front ( photo ). Firstly, there is a 3.0 in. X 2.25 in., hand-embroidered SILVER-WIRE bullion oval "patch", hand-sewn to the knit beret's front. This bullion "patch" is hand-embroidered on dark gray wool felt backing, and is the "first-design", ( c.1938 ), N.S.F.K. ( National Sozialistisches Flieger Korps ) "badge for free balloon flight", or "Abzeichen fur Freiballonfuhrer" ( photo ). Secondly, there is a small ( 25 X 17 mm.), silver-GILT, "pin", in juxtaposition to the bullion patch. This gold-washed-silver "pin" depicts a hot-air balloon, and basket, with the raised letters, "A E C S" ( photo ). The pin's verso is hallmarked "sucnin Frcrcso", above the pin, and "LeLocle", below the pin, and also is stamped with the silver content, "u800" ( photo ). ( I believe this pin is probably the insignia for a FRENCH, sport balloonist's "club", or a French "youth", aviation-balloonist enthusiasts' organization, similar to the German "N.S.F.K.", and was probably added to this young German's beret, during an "exchange-visit", or balloon competition, in France, before the war ). The knit beret itself is unlined, and has a concealed, "elastic", headband. The beret's size is definitely for a youth, and I would "guesstimate" it to be around "54". There is some slight mothing of the wool knit, but the OVERALL condition is still a solid "VERY GOOD PLUS". A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING "PROVENANCE": This ULTRA-RARE, and COMPLETELY ORIGINAL, "PERIOD", NSFK "balloonist's" beret was purchased directly from a "vet's" daughter, in a "hotel sweep" in northern New Jersey, about ten years ago, and has remained COMPLETELY UNCHANGED, with BOTH insignia, since then.

VERY INTERESTING, AND UNIQUE, N.S.F.K, BALLOON PILOT'S BERET; W/ RARE INSIGNIA!!

$3,500.00.  ON HOLD

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(21)  UNISSUED, UNWORN, NEAR-MINT, WW II, NAZI KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S ( Kpt.-Ltn.) VISOR.

This is a WW II German KRIEGSMARINE officer's visor hat, for the rank of a KAPITAIN-LEUTNANT, with the "scalloped" CELLO trim, on the black wool- felt covered, leather visor ( photo ). This MINT, and "never worn" example has a DARK BLUE-wool top, ( with the classic LARGE "overhang" typical of an ORIGINAL, WW II, Kriegsmarine officer's visor ), and a ( removable ) BLACK ribbed mohair band, with a "CELLO", and BULLION, "two-tone" kokarde ( photo ). The hand-embroidered, Kriegsmarine-style "Wehrmachtsadler" is also the very attractive "two- tone" style, and expertly hand-sewn to the front of the peak ( photo ). The black-leather, chinstrap is attached with two small, "fouled-anchor" motif, gold buttons ( photo ). The hat is lined in a pale-blue "satin", and has an unmarked, rhomboidal-shaped, CELLULOID sweatshield ( photo ). The 1.5 inch wide, gray-leather sweatband is in EXCELLENT PLUS condition, and still has the original, white cardboard, size-tag ( "57" ), stapled into the rear of the leather sweatband ( photo ). The interior of the hat still retains most of it's original, "point-of-sale", manila-colored, tissue-"stuffing" present ( photo ). There are some, rare, and VERY TINY, moth "nips", and some VERY SUPERFICIAL "tracking", on the top of the hat, but the OVERALL condition is still a solid "unused"-EXCELLENT-PLUS, to NEAR-MINT.

NEAR-MINT, UNISSUED, "NEVER-WORN", WWII KRIEGSMARINE OFFICER'S VISOR.

$2,650.00.

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(18)  FINE LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR HAT, WITH BOTH THE "EREL", AND "SELLER'S" LOGOS.

This FINE, ORIGINAL, Luftwaffe officer's visor hat was made by the prestigious Berlin hat maker, "EREL", and bears their SILVER-FOIL-embossed factory logo ( photo ), in the 48 mm. wide, tan leather sweatband, which is of the classic, "EREL" design, and construction ( photo ). The aluminum- bullion-piped crown is made of fine quality, blue- gray wool, in the "sattelform" shape, with a nice, HIGH-PEAK ( photo ), and has a high-quality, hand-embroidered, aluminum-bullion, Luftwaffe-style "flying-eagle & swastika", on gray wool felt, hand-sewn-on ( photo ). This insignia has a fair amount of surface corrosion ( photo ), and is hand- sewn-on, through the lining. The hat band is made of black, ribbed, "mohair", bordered with aluminum bullion piping, and has a hand-embroidered, aluminum-bullion, Luftwaffe-style, "winged" kokarde ( photo ). The braided-aluminum chincord is tightly attached, on both sides, with pebbled-aluminum side buttons ( photo ). The black-leather visor, is trimmed with 3 mm. wide, black "oilcloth", and has the typical, Luftwaffe, GREEN underside ( photo ). The hat is fully-lined in GOLD "satin", and has a rhomboidal-shaped, CELLULOID, sweatshield; beneath which, the seller's, or "haberdasher's", logo, name, and address, ( "SENDKER & HORNIG, MUNSTER" ) are ( very-sharply ) embossed, in SILVER-FOIL ( photo ). There are a FEW, TINY, scattered, moth "nips" on the wool top, but the OVERALL condition of this fine, ALL-ORIGINAL, "EREL", Luftwaffe officer's visor hat, with a unique, seller's, or "haberdasher's" logo, is still a solid VERY GOOD PLUS. I would "guesstimate" the SIZE to be around "57", or "58". This is a really "sharp" hat, with the desirable "high" front peak, and that neat, "50-mission-crush"!

SHARP, LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR; MADE BY "EREL", & SOLD BY "SENDKER & HORNIG".

$1,295.00.  ON HOLD

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(35)  NAZI LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR "WHITE TOP"
BY ERSTKLASSIG

WWII Luftwaffe Officer's Visor Hat. White waffle patterned cotton top with black Mohair band and handsome aluminum piping and bullion insignia. Near-mint aluminum, hand-embroidered Luftwaffe eagle with Swastika insignia, above the heavy silver bullion wreath with Acorns and wings. The visor is stiff, shiny and black. The light tan leather sweatband has some cracks but on on equal sides of liner band. The gold satin lining has its full moisture shield and satin lining is silver embossed and is hallmarked with the name of a hat distributor in Berlin. Overall excellent plus condition. No mothing, No rips, No Tears. Interior of visor shows normal age and wear, which is to be expected in an authentic specimen. 

$1995.00

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(42)  NAZI (HEER) PANZER E.M. OVERSEAS HAT

This black wool, Heer Panzer overseas hat has the seperate (mouse-gray on a black background) "BeVo" eagle and Reichskokarde insignia, which are factory machine stitched on, and the early, wide, pink ("waffenfarbe") soutache. The lining is made of gray, ribbed rayon material, and unmarked. This is the classic, "army cut", overseas hat with the scalloped sides, in black, for Nazi tank crews, and armored personnel. There is a single, black-painted, metal grommet, or air vent, on each side. A RARE, ORIGINAL, black Panzer overseas hat, for O.R.'s, in overall excellent, only slightly used, condition. Possibly an unissued example. The size is estimated to be 56-58.

Offered @ $1175.00.

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SA DAGGER WITH BEAUTIFUL ARTIFICIAL DAMASCUS BLADE 

This is a truly beautiful and RARE early SA dagger, made by the firm, "Carl Julius Krebs,Solingen", with a stunning, MINT, small "rosebud" pattern, artificial Damascus blade. The gorgeous blade is deeply and crisply acid-etched in countless sworls, faithfully emulating the same "rosebud" design of it's true Damascus counterpart. The Sturmabteilung mantra, "ALLES FUR DEUTSCHLAND", is sharply executed on the blade obverse, in RAISED SILVER letters. The raised, and lightly gold-washed, "Krebs" logo is on the blade verso, near the ricasso (see pics). The magnificent blade is in virtual MINT, PRISTINE condition, with almost completely undetectable "in-and-out" striations, so often found on otherwise "mint" SA blades. The virginal blade shows no signs whatsoever of polishing, buffing, "Simichroming", sharpening, repointing, or any other post production abuse. This type blade really is quite remarkable and RARE, in any reasonable collectible condition, but, doubly so in the PRISTINE, MINT condition of this original specimen. Almost paradoxically, these faux Damascus SA daggers are MORE RARE than the "standard" SA Honor Daggers, with their usual "maidenhair" pattern true Damascus blades and raised gilt mottos, and likely produced exclusively by the "Carl Eickhorn" company, probably in excess of 400-500 pieces, from 1934 to 1945. I, personally, do not know of more than a half-dozen of these faux damascus SA daggers "turning-up", going back over the preceding 38 years. The bright, undamaged, pommel nut and upper and lower crossguards, and scabbard mounts are made of the early nickle-silver alloy. The lower crossguard ia also stamped "Nrh". The grip eagle is early silver also. The grip is made of light, "burled" walnut and beautifully hand finished and expertly hand-fitted to the crossguards. This is NOT an ordinary SA dagger grip, and pictures do not really do justice to it's true beauty. The original reddish-brown, "anodized" scabbard is in overall excellent condition, although I have only put the dagger in the scabbard a few times, to prevent any needless "scoring" of the MINT blade from the scabbard's retaining leaf springs. It does, of course, fit snugly and securely in it's original scabbard properly.

This is an extremely rare, and beautifully hand-crated and 100% ORIGINAL, early SA dagger, almost never available in the fantastic condition of this example.

Offered @ $6495.00. Sold

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NAZI GOVT. OFFICIAL'S DAGGER W/HANGERS

This is an ORIGINAL Nazi Government Official's dagger, by "ALCOSO" of Solingen, recently acquired from a USA ETO veteran, complete with the ORIGINAL, RARE dress dagger hangers. The dagger is the silver model, with the crossguard eagle's head facing to the left, i.e., in the same direction as the eagle head pommel, indicating a government official's dagger, versus a diplomatic official's dagger. The CELLULOID grip plates are slightly age-yellowed and not cracked or damaged. The tang nut spanner wrench holes appear to be "virginal", indicating that this particular "Vet Piece" has not been previously disassembled (see pics). The steel scabbard has nicely detailed oak leaf motif bands, has no dents or dells, and is in overall excellent condition. The full length, tri-placated blade is somewhat grayed, but has not been buffed, sharpened, repointed, or otherwise abused. The "ALCOSO, Solingen" logo on the blade verso is the longitudinal, or vertical style (see pics). The blade would grade out as good-plus to very good overall. The original, thin blue leather washer is still present on the underneath of the crossguard, at the blade shoulders. The entire dagger and scabbard has a natural, uniform, pleasing age-patina, and clearly has not been polished in many, many years, which, of course, is consistent with the vet-acquired history and provenance of this particular piece. The original fabric hangers are faced with silver brocade, and backed in black velvet, with all aluminum metal fittings, and unbroken, functional clips. The hangers show a fair amount of natural age and usage, and would grade good-plus to very good minus overall. Still, a very nice and completely original rig, at a price well-below the average market price for a complete Government Official's dagger.

$3250.00

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RARE EARLY PRESENTATION SA DAGGER by ROMUSO

This is a remarkable EARLY SA dagger by the RARE maker, "Romuso, Solingen-Merschied", with a stunningly beautiful and virtually mint condition, mirror finish, presentation, engraved blade. This beautiful SA blade obverse is deeply and crisply acid-etched with the regulation SA mantra, "ALLES FUR DEUTSCHLAND", while the verso is period hand-engraved, "IN TREUER KAMERADSCHAFT, JOSEF BINDER, STURMBANNFUHRER", done in Sutterlein Script. The blade retains all of it's original factory cross-graining and is the early, high-polish, mirror finish type SA blade. The pommel nut, upper and lower crossguards, and scabbard fittings are made of nickle-silver. The verso of the lower crossguard is stamped, "OH". The steel scabbard is anodized in a beautiful copper-brown shade, and still retains it's original unmarked, early style, SA brown leather
hanger. The hardwood grip is a very attractive, light, reddish-brown, and is in perfect condition, with the early, "high-necked", silver, SA grip eagle. This dagger was purchased from a USA veteran in the mid to late 1970's, by a prominent middle-western, edged weapon collector, and was only just now acquired from him, having been in his collection for over twenty-five years. Complete "provenance" available to the purchaser, of course, although this particular presentation SA dagger literally "talks to you", and is absolutely 100% UNQUESTIONABLE, and GUARANTEED pre-May, 1945, manufacture.

$1595.00

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ORIGINAL KNIGHT'S CROSS WITH RIBBON AND CASE !!

$6250.00 Sold

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NAZI REICHS CHANCELLERY WALL TAPESTRY VET PICK UP

Extremely ornate, large ( 5 x 7 ft), beautifully embroidered tapestry, removed from a wall in Hitler's Berlin "Reichskanzlei", in May, 1945, by US Army Sergeant and combat photographer, Ed Lukow. This rare and impressive wall hanging was sold by SGT. Lukow in the mid-1970's, along with many other souvenirs, to a well known Chicago area Third Reich collector. It has been in his collection, until now, for the past quarter century. This actual tapestry was photographed by it's owner at the time of it's purchase, draped over the hood of his car, along with the other war booty "liberated" by Sgt. Lukow. The facts and circumstances surrounding Sgt. Lukow's acquisition of this tapestry are related in great detail in chapter 4 of "World War II German War Booty, Worthless Souvenirs or Priceless Treasures?", by LTC. Thomas M. Johnson, copyright 1982, pp. 56-58. The actual color period photo, which is reproduced in the above reference book, accompanies the tapestry, along with a notarized statement of the provenance described above. Less than ten of these tapestries, removed from the Fuhrer's Chancellery, are known to exist in museums and private collections worldwide. Two sizes of this tapestry are known to exist. This one is the "smaller" variety, which is the more desirable, due to the ability to be more "displayable", in a collection room. This would make a superb "backdrop" for any Third Reich militaria collection

The red tapestry itself is beautifully manufactured with great care and attention to detail. The large central black swastika is on a white circular field, surrounded by a wreath of stylized gold bullion oak leaves. The back is covered in a red cotton material. The uppermost portion of the tapestry has a 2 inch diameter "sleeve", probably for the purpose of inserting a metal or wood pole for hanging. The quality and workmanship cannot be overstated. This massive tapestry weighs approximately 20 lbs!! The workmanship, seen here, is like that of a finely woven Persian carpet. The bottom of the tapestry is adorned with a heavy cord gold fringe. 

The tapestry is in top condition and completely undamaged. The are no snags, or holes. The colors are still bright and vivid! This is truly in remarkable condition.

A rare opportunity to own one of the few known surviving examples in the world, in fantastic condition!!
 
$4295.00

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NAZI SENIOR FORESTRY OFFICIAL'S CUTLASS

This senior forestry official's dagger, or hunting cutlass, has the genuine "ivory" (bone) handle and standard Eickhorn factory pattern triple etched blade,"fluted" clamshell and D-guard, and all gilded brass fittings. The bone grip plates are adorned on each side with three gilded brass acorn devices (see pics). There is very slight corrosion to the uppermost acorn on the verso (see pics). The bone grips are not cracked, or chipped. The brass handle, D-guard, and clamshell are in perfect condition. The full length, slab-sided blade is richly acid etched on three sides with the usual hunting scenes, and laurel leaves and berries on the blade  spine (see pics). The etching is the usual deep and crisp type, with the nicely "frosted" background; associated with most of the prestigious "Eickhorn" factory's work products. The 1935-1941 pattern "EICKHORN" logo is stamped into the blade ricasso area, verso, and the squirrel w/sword is in it's proper "upright" position, for a pre-1945 Eickhorn forester's. The beautifully etched blade has not been buffed, sharpened, or repointed, and grades excellent++ to near mint. The black leather scabbard is machine- stitched up the reverse, and the brass scabbard fittings are in excellent condition.The reverse of the upper scabbard fitting has a professionally applied "D-bracket", definitely period-added by the owner/wearer to allow him to hang the cutlass from his belt, with a spring clip/leather belt loop device, instead of using the more customary, notched leather frog (see pics). The overall condition of this sharp forestry cutlass is a strong excellent, with a really pretty, NEAR MINT, triple-engraved blade.

$975.00 Sold

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ORIGINAL NAZI LUFTWAFFE MEDITERRANEAN   CAMOUFLAGE PARATROOPER HELMET

This Luftwaffe "Camo" Fallschirmjaeger helmet is period spray painted in mustard-yellow, with very pale green accents, in the "classic" color scheme associated with usage/wear in the Mediterranean Theater of German WWII paratrooper deployment and ground combat. This type of camouflage color scheme was worn by German paratroopers in North Africa, Sicily, Greece, and southern Italy, especially following the Allied invasion at Anzio, and including the heroic and stubborn German paratroopers' defense in the famous battle for the abbey at Monte Casino.

The German fallschirmjaeger who painted this particular helmet was obviously very proud to be Luftwaffe paratrooper, as the Luftwaffe flying eagle decal was carefully painted around, resulting in a triangular-shaped "island" of unpainted grey steel surrounding the Luftwaffe transfer, which is a solid 95% (see pics). The camouflage paint scheme is approximately 90%, with most of the "wear" around the rim of the helmet body. The leather liner is definitely original, AND, ORIGINAL TO THIS VERY HELMET, and, is fastened with four "spanner" type helmet bolts. The cream-colored, original leather liner is remarkably soft and supple, but does have a couple of small tears (see pics). The liner is ink-stamped with the size, "56", and the "shell" size is indicated as "68". The original grey suede leather chinstrap/harness shows some wear, but is COMPLETE, and still soft and pliable,  unbroken, and still fully functional.

This helmet is really an "archetypical" example of an ORIGINAL, "un-messed-with", Mediterranean "camo" paratrooper helmet, with it's original Nazi Luftwaffe decal proudly and defiantly displayed to friend or foe alike!!!! This helmet is absolutely a "museum quality", original WWII German Luftwaffe Fallschirmjaeger "Camo"helmet, and, 100%  guaranteed as such! This is NOT a Czech Republic reproduction, or a so-called "garage-job" camouflage helmet!!!!

Offered @ $4750.00, to a discriminating collector who wants the "real deal" German para helmet with everything......Original, complete, RARE and very desirable "camo", the earlier "spanner" bolts, and, almost 100% Luftwaffe eagle decal still showing!!!

 
$4750.00 Sold

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ORIGINAL SS TOTENKOPF RING VET

This is an ORIGINAL SS "Totenkopf" ring of the "private purchase" type. Made of German silver, the eyes of the grinning "death's head" are inset with two period red "rubies". The totenkopf, or skull, is flanked on either side by a swastika, and, SS runics symbol, which are seperate, and "sweat-soldered" onto the ring. The inside of the ring is inscribed, "D.R.G.M." ( Deutches Reichs Gebrauchts Muster ), which means that the ring's design was protected by the existing German copyright laws at the time. This very ring was acquired from an ETO vet, along with a GENUINE turkish-damascus "Himmler Presentation" letter opener, a brass "LSSAH" style eagle's head desk ornament, a brass totenkopf door knocker, and five pieces of original, sterling silver flatware of the "AH", formal pattern type. An advanced, experienced SS collector examined this ring at the "MAX 2000" show, and clearly recollected having seen this exact design offered for sale in the ad section of either "Signal", or "Das Schwarze Korps" period publications. He recalled that this ring was offered for sale in two "styles", one without the inset "ruby" eyes, and, the more expensive model, with the two "ruby" eyes. Of course, the "collector value" of this very RARE and ORIGINAL SS ring is not a derivative of the "value" of the two rather tiny, and relatively "cheap" rubies, but, rather that this SS ring is NOT A COPY, or "fake" SS ring. This is the real deal, unlike, sad to say, 99.9% of ALL "SS rings" offered!!!! I would estimate the ring's size as a "7" ( man's medium ).    

$500.00 Sold

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NAZI ARMY [AFRIKA] LT. GENERAL'S} COLLAR TABS/SH. BOARDS NAMED SET

This USA veteran-acquired, documented and named Afrikakorps Generalleutnant's insignia grouping con-sists of two MATCHING [ Rt. & Lt. opposite twist] gold/silver bullion [not Celluon] braided/twisted cord GEN.Lt shoulder boards, on red felt, each with one LARGE "pip"[these were cut from the General's tunic], tied together with string and have a definately "period" manila tag attached with the name "Lt. General Artur Schmidt", written in ink. The matching General's collar tabs are hand-em-broidered, "two-tone" bullion [not Celluon] on red felt, beautifully and meticulously done, and, the red felt is also HAND-EMBROIDERED with a detailed "chain-stitching", presumably at GENLT Schmidt's personal request and preference.

Generalleutnant Schmidt was a Knights Cross recip-ient, and is written up [with a photo] in the book, "Knight's Cross Winners of The Afrikakorps" This insignia grouping wreaks of originality and is guaranteed as such. A rare opportunity to own a known and documented Afrikakorps [and RK traeger] GENERAL'S insignia grouping.

 $1250.00 Sold

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DOUBLE "EREL" MARKED, NAZI ARMY (HEER) INFANTRY OFFICER'S, "DOESKIN" VISOR HAT

This "feldgrau", wool "doeskin", Nazi Heer infantry officer's visor hat, piped in white wool felt, is the deluxe "Sonderklasse" model of the prestigious, "eReL", Third Reich hat manufacturer. It is twice maker-marked, on the leather sweatband, and again beneath the celluloid sweat rhomboid (see pics). The bronze-colored satin lining is very clean, and snug. The leather sweatband is the prototypical "eReL" style, and slightly soiled, but not torn, or ripped, or brittle. The classic "eReL" front air vent can be seen on the inside, but is not vented to the outside of the hat, due to the bullion kokarde being substituted for the usual aluminum kokarde, with it's patented "eReL", red-painted "screen" air vent. The aluminum eagle/swastika emblem is snugly attached to the front of the crown by two prongs. The black "Vulkanfiber" visor is tightly sewn, and has some slight age "crazing" on the exterior, and the beige, crosshatched, undersurface shows some wear, from taking the hat on and off countless times (see pics). There is one tiny (2mm. diameter) moth hole in the dark green wool hatband, near the very edge of the bullion kokarde's green wool backing, at about 11 o'clock (see pics). Nonetheless, the overall condition of this "eReL Sonderklasse", deluxe quality infantry officer's visor hat is still a solid very good plus to EXCELLENT minus condition, and the hat displays great!

$750.00 Sold

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Nazi SS Single Decal M42 MINT!! 

Original, SS Single decal M42 helmet. The size of the shell is 66 and the liner is 58. The original finish is 99%, showing only some storage wear. The leather liner is in excellent plus to near mint condition, very lightly soiled due to the occasional Halloween "trick or treat" wearing. The leather chin strap is un-hallmarked and mint. There is a dome stamp but it is illegible. The decal is 100% present. The decal is a 2nd pattern, silver foil type. The lacquer over the decal is 100% and has aged yellow in some places.

This SS Helmet example would be hard to upgrade. It would be a center piece for many Third Reich collections.

$2150.00 Sold

MINT, CASED, OAKLEAVES TO THE KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE IRON CROSS ("EICHENLAUB ZUM RITTERKREUZ DES EISERNES KREUZ"), MKR. MARKED "21" ("GODET & SOHN"), & "900".

This mint, unissued, "cased", Oakleaves to the Knight's Cross, was part of a group of original, unissued Third Reich awards, "liberated" in April-May, 1945, from a safe at the (transplanted from Berlin) "Ordnungskanzlei", in "Schloss Klessheim", near Salzburg, Austria. This mint example does have some age patina, and has never been cleaned or polished, and has clearly never been out of it's original, black leatherette, presentation case for more than a few minutes, or hours, at a time!!! These DIE-STRUCK, original "Eichenlaub" are stamped "21" ("Godet & Sohn"), and "900" (900/1000ths content pure silver) on the verso (see pics). The black velvet-lined, bottom part of the presentation case is "slotted" to accommodate the suspension loop, and the upper portion houses the original, MINT, full length, folded, "brick-red", black, and white, ribbed, moire silk, Knight's Cross ribbon (see pics). The interior of the case's lid is lined in a light pewter-colored, ribbed satin (see pics). The black, "grained" leatherette case covering has the inset, lightly-embossed lines around the top of the case (see pics). The case hinge, and push button catch, are magnetic (steel). The medal itself is in MINT, unused, condition, and patinaed as described above. The ORIGINAL, and VERY RARE, official, presentation case, and ribbon, are essentially "as new" condition. A REAL BEAUTY!, and, of course, absolutely, unquestionably authentic, and fully guaranteed as such. The complete "history", and provenance, of this "investment-grade", original cased oakleaves will be provided to the purchaser, in writing, if desired.

$15,500.00 SOLD

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ORIGINAL, CASED, LUFTWAFFE SPECIAL COMBINED PILOT/OBSERVER BADGE WITH "BRILLIANTS", OFFICIAL AWARDED DRESS COPY OF GENERALOBERST DESSLOCH; MADE BY RUDOLF STUBIGER, VIENNA.

This, EXTREMELY RARE, and beautifully hand-crafted Luftwaffe Pilot/Observer badge with "diamonds", with period, expertly and professionally done, "denazification", or removal of the swastika, was the former property of Nazi Luftwaffe Generaloberst, Otto Dessloch, and comes with iron-clad documentation, and provenance, to that effect. The badge, and it's original, blue leatherette case, were given to USA(AF) LTCOL. William F. Woolley, by Luftwaffe GEN. Dessloch, following the end of WWII, after the two men struck up a friendship that continued for many years after the war. Apparently, LTCOL. Woolley and GENOBST. Dessloch were required to work together, after May, 1945, as liason officers in "denazifying", and repatriating, captured, former Luftwaffe officers. Following COL. Woolley's death, the badge and case were purchased by me, from his son, in the spring of 2001.

It is thought that approximately fifty badges, of the actual 14K gold, and genuine diamonds type, were made, and awarded personally by Reichsmarschall HERMANN GOERING. The actual number made of GEN. Dessloch's, so-called "wearer's copy" type is not known, but probably numbers far less than the, Hermann Goering-presented, gold & diamonds type; making the former variety actually much, much RARER than the latter type.

The badge itself is made of sterling silver, which is hallmarked with Austrian silver "cartouche" stamps in the form of a swan, or pelican, in flight, and also struck with "IMIT", and the jeweller's logo (Wien 2), and name, "R. (Rudolf) Stubiger" (see pics). The beautifully designed, graceful, Luftwaffe eagle is handcrafted of sterling silver, and has the eagle's head and chest seperately riveted to the body (see pics). The eagle is fully encrusted with hand-set, "foilback" rhinestones, which display alot of "life", or sparkle. There are no stones missing. The eagle itself is attached to the oval, sterling silver, wreath by two hollow rivets (see pics). The wreath has about 30% of it's original gold wash remaining, and has some light scratching on the right side verso, near the pin housing (see pics), where someone apparently tried to sand-out the "IMIT" stamping in that area of the wreath. The extra-long, wide, flat pin is stamped with the Austrian silver content "cartouche" (vide supra), and the "Wien 2" logo.  The original blue leatherette case, in which GEN. Dessloch kept his badge, when not in wear (see the color period photo of Dessloch wearing this ACTUAL badge in the pic section!), has the lid gold-embossed, "Fuhrer u.(und) Beobachterabz.", ("Pilot and Observer Insig."). The bottom of the fitted case is a dark blue velveteen material, with a vertical slot for the long pin, and the interior of the lid is lined in dark blue satin (see pics). The case hinge, and catch assembly, are magnetic (steel).

The documentation and provenance that accompany this RARE Luftwaffe Pilot/Observer Badge with Brilliants, is solid, complete, and irrefutable!!!! This actual badge was formally owned, and definitely
WORN (see color pic), by Luftwaffe Generaloberst OTTO DESSLOCH!

Further information regarding the documentation and provenance, which accompanies this beautiful and exciting piece, is available telephonically, or via electronic mail.

$12,500.00 Sold

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MINT CASED KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE WAR SERVICE CROSS (KVK) W/SWORDS; RECENT VET P/U FROM "SCHLOSS KLESSHEIM"

This is an unissued, cased, silver Knight's Cross of the War Service Cross with Swords, which was "liberated" from the Ordenskanzlei "safe" by a G.I. in late April, 1945, along with several other rare, cased orders and medals, which we are proud to offer on the website at this time. This particular KC of the KVK is hallmarked "1" (Deschler & Sohn), and "900" (pure silver content of at least 90 %), on the opposite sides of the lower arms of the Cross, and is in it's original blue leatherette presentation case. The bottom of the case is lined in plush black velvet, and the interior of the lid is lined in ivory colored satin (see pics). The original, full length, red, black, and white ribbon is mint and crisp, and is complete with the original tie strings. The KC itself is in mint, "case" condition, and the exterior of the case is in excellent condition, showing only slight age and wear. There is no damage to the fitted case, brass catch, or steel hinge assembly. This KC of the KVK is much rarer than the much sought-after KC of the Iron Cross, and was awarded to such notable Third Reich figures as Prof. Willi Messerschmitt and Werner von Braun.

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own an original guaranteed and extremely rare KC of the KVK.

$4750.00 Sold

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NAZI Aerial Gunner badge

Near mint and close to mint Nazi Aerial Gunner badge. The finish is close to 100%. The pin and catch is undamaged.

All these badges were made of white metal and never constructed of tombak or higher quality metal. Many examples are found in tombak but only because the radio operator badges had there lightning bolts removed to make one of these badges.. The radio operators badges can be found made of the higher quality metals. The Aerial gunner never was a tombak made piece and again was of only white metal construction. This badge is a very rare badge and many collectors during the past number of years have been known to make these from Radio badges by cutting off the lightning bolts. Even though the Nazi's did also cut off the lightning bolts themselves to produce this badge, it is best to obtain one like this that always has been a Aerial Gunner.

This badge was obtained from a veteran at our buying show. A very rare and exceptionally nice and near mint example.

 Guaranteed for life.

$425.00 SOLD VERY NICE RARE BADGE

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WWI German 2nd Class Iron Cross (800 silver) with Photo of Recipient and Original award document SOLD

The EKII is maker marked, "CD", and "800" stamped on the ring. The original award document is made of oil cloth and dated 1914 and signed. These early award documents are quite rare, especially for an EKII awarded to an officer in 1914. Comes with a length of original ribbon. The condition is near mint and the Iron Cross has great detail and early, quality workmanship, being crafted with an 800 silver frame and jump ring.

$275.00

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$235.00 Sold

NAZI ARMY FELDGENDARMERIE GORGET STONE MINT!!

Stone mint, unissued, unused, prime example of a Nazi Army Feldgendarmerie gorget, with it's full length neck chain. The body of the gorget is made of Zinc plated steel. The chain and connecting links are also made of steel. The Army eagle clutching swastika, "Feldgendarmerie" ribbon, and buttons are painted in luminous, phosphorus impregnated paint. Contrary to some uninformed rumors, these luminous type Third Reich gorgets are NOT painted with radioactive paint or Radium and, consequently, pose no health hazard. The verso of the gorget body is covered in the customary fashion by tan heavy cardboard material. This gorget is absolutely one of the finest,  MINTEST, examples I have ever seen!!!! The luminousity of the phosphorus portions is actually amazing after all these 60 some odd years!

This gorget is a direct veteran purchase!!!!!!!!! from my hotel buy.

$825.00 Sold

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NAZI M36 Army Officer's Doeskin tunic for Panzer MINT!!

Completely original, four pocket, M36 service tunic for a Panzer 1st Lieutenant. The tunic is tailor made of "Doeskin" wool and fully lined in rayon satin. The pink underlayed, Panzer Oberleutnant boards have gold washed metal "P" cyphers, and one "pip". The high quality, silver bullion breast eagle is hand sewn above the right breast pocket. The pebbled aluminum buttons are all maker marked and matching. The pocket flaps are all lined in grey satin. The silver bullion aiguillette is for display and does not come with the tunic. No mothing. No holes or rips or tears. Overall condition is excellent plus. This is a beautiful, doeskin, tailor made Panzer officer's tunic in fantastic condition.

$1275.00

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ALLGEMEINE LSSAH "Adolf Hitler" hand embroidered bullion Cufftitle Sold

Almost full length (16 inches) original, hand embroidered silver wire bullion "Adolf Hitler" SS Officer's cufftitle for a member of the Liebstandarte Adolf Hitler. Overall condition excellent with some natural age and minimal wear to the bullion. 7 strand silver wire borders.

$1800.00

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ULTRA HIGH QUALITY, "DOESKIN", NAZI HEER GENERAL'S VISOR HAT W/ALL GOLD INSIGNIA
SOLD

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MINT, UNISSUED, BOXED, WHITE LEATHER SS LAH "PARADE" BELT/