WW1 German '07/14 Landwehr Infanterie Regiment Nr 382 Feldrock 1914 - Found In a Wall Cavity

Recently found in an Alsace wall cavity this 1907/14 Feldrock is from Landwehr Infanterie Regiment Nr 382 ( 44th Division ) & exactly the pattern of combat tunic being worn by the German soldier in the August of 1914.
Having lain forgotten about for many years until discovered during recent renovations it still has its '382' numbered shoulder boards & shoulder strap buttons numbered '7'...  read more

Code: 13997

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

Interesting German helmet in an ad hoc brush stroked camouflage scheme utilising the classic tan ochre applied as a base with forest green blotches & thin black brush strokes applied over all to break up the pattern.
Totally uncleaned & coming as it was found there is heavy wear to the inside & out with chromed leather cushion pads all retaining cushions but with two of the pads showing...  read more

Code: 13886

WW1 German M16 Three Colour Camouflage Helmet

A WW1 German three colour M16 camouflage helmet complete with original liner & chinstrap.
This helmet has been artistically painted using segmented panels of tan ochre , forest green & red brown all applied over the helmets factory apple green paint. Each panel has been bordered with thin black lines these being encountered in all different thicknesses prior to the 1918 Ludendorff stand...  read more

Code: 13863

WW1 German Wurttemberg 124th Infantry Regiment Pickelhaube With Trench Cover

A fabulous Wurttemberg pickelhaube of the 124th Infantry regiment with green numbered helmet cover dating from late 1914 / early 1915.
The brass hooked other ranks cover displays heavy trench wear with commensurate witness marks matching those on the helmet. Body of the pickelhaube has some age crackling to its shellac surface with both original cockades present. All of the fittings are...  read more

Code: 13864

Published WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet With Unique Swirl Effect

A three tone M17 camouflage helmet that has had black swirls worked into each segment to enhance the effectiveness of the scheme. This actual helmet can be seen on Page 158 of the superb reference book 'Stahlschutzhelme' by , in short, esteemed collector & author Oliver Lock .
In the classic colours of tan ochre , red brown & forest green small swirls have been applied to some of the se...  read more

Code: 13840

WW2 German M17 Helmet With Dotted Camouflage Scheme

A large sized German M17 helmet with a unique three colour camouflage scheme that has had large black dots worked into each segment.
Painted in the classic Western Front tan ochre & brown the apple green factory paint of the helmet has been incorporated into the scheme with tick black dividing lines carefully applied around each segment. This helmet has seen much trench wear with chips ...  read more

Code: 13841

WW1 German M16 Splotch Camouflage Helmet & Chinstrap

A WW1 German M16 helmet complete with its chinstrap & in a three tone splotch camouflage & with its original brown leather chinstrap.
As is now well recorded the German army used a wide variety of different styles when it came to camouflage this only being standardised by the Ludendorff order in 1918 . Prior to this many items of equipment were already being colourfully painted including...  read more

Code: 13774

WW1 French M15 Medical Troops Adrian Helmet

A rare early French M15 Adrian helmet for medical personnel .
Totally untouched , this helmet displays the distinctive medical insignia to front of Caduceus with the serpent of Epidaurus encircling the mirror of prudence . This is flanked by the letters 'RF' & surrounded by a laurel & oakleaves in its entirety. This insignia was adopted in August 1915 when the War Ministry recommended i...  read more

Code: 13804

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet

A stunning WW1 German M16 three tone camouflage helmet with the regulation thick black dividing lines between each segment as per theLudendorff order of 1918 .
A helmet that has seen much trench wear the classic colours of dark brown , tan ochre & forest green paint have been incorporated into the design. All of the liner pins are undisturbed & original to the helmet with leather M16 li...  read more

Code: 13795

WW1 German Saxon Reserve Artillery Officers Pickelhaube & Trench Cover

A fine Saxon reserve Artillery officers ball top pickelhaube complete with trench cover.
This stunning piece is in quite superb condition of shellac coated boiled leather construction with gilded officers brass fittings retaining much of their burnished highlights .The ball top immediately identifies this piece as for Artillery troops with the frosted silver reservists cross on the front...  read more

Code: 13796