WW1 French M1884 78th Inf.Regt Kepi

An M1884 other ranks kepi of the 78th Infantry regiment as worn by the French army in the early 1914 period .
As with most French army attire upon its mobilisation in 1914 this model dated from the 1880s & was soon replaced by 1915 with other forms of less conspicuous headgear which continued to evolve as the war went on. Of red wool cloth with dark blue cord piping the cap band has the ...  read more

Code: 14066

Published WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

A superb M17 camouflage helmet which is pictured on pages 144 & 145 of the superb reference book 'Stahlschutzhelme' by Oliver Lock.
Souvenired by an American soldier in WW1 this three tone segmented camouflage helmet is typical of those ( As stated by author Oliver Lock ) adhering to the 7th July 1918 directive. Interestingly there is an American soldier written capture inscription to t...  read more

Code: 14016

WW1 German Prussian Artillery Kugelhelme- 67th A.R With Shrapnel Embedded In Top

A WW1 German Prussian Artillery Kugelhelme with markings to underside of peak for Artillerie Regiment 67.
So called the 'Kugelhelme' due to its Artillery troops specific ball top ( Kugel being German for ball ) this untouched piece displays a beautifully gilt frosted Prussian front plate with brass fittings & interestingly a small piece of shrapnel still lodged within one of its spike b...  read more

Code: 14021

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