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

WW1 German Camouflage Helmet Named With Research to A Soldier Reported Missing 1918

An impressive & informatively researched M17 camouflage helmet to an Infantry Feldwebel Leutnant who was reported as missing in 1918.
Helmet bears a three colour tan ochre, brown & forest green segmented pattern with black dividing lines that create a very effective camouflage pattern. Thick brush strokes are still very much evident to its entirety with all three of the liner pins total...  read more

Code: 13752

WW1 German Pioneer Reserve Felt Ersatz Pickelhaube of Prussia

Rare pioneer reserve pickelhaube of Prussia in grey felt of the Ersatz issues.
Pickelhaube has German silver fittings for Pioneer troops with gilt Reservist cross to front plate. Leather chinstrap has also its correct German silver buckles with both national & Prussian state cockades intact. Interior lining good with intact tongues & tightening lace intact.
Overall in excellent ...  read more

Code: 13741

WW1 German Ersatz Felt Pickelhaube Of Baden

A fabulous ersatz felt pickelhaube for the State of Baden complete with original chinstrap cockades.
This piece is in early construction most likely from the late 1914 period with brass fittings such as spike , spike mount & front peak edging . As is well known these vary greatly in their manufacture this example having never been fitted with a rear spine . The front plate is impressive ...  read more

Code: 13722

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

An M17 German helmet shell in a most striking three colour camouflage scheme painted in multiple segments of tan ochre , forest green & brown around the whole helmet.
Probably one of the most striking camouflage helmets that I have yet come across the brush strokes & paint drips can be seen within the paint when closely examined . All of the segments have been divided carefully by hand ...  read more

Code: 13733

Rare Wurttemberg Ersatz Pickelhaube In Pressed Tin 1915

Scarce ersatz pressed tin pickelhaube of Wurttemberg in one piece pressed tin with Berlin maker markings & date 1915.
Made by the company Von der Heyden of Berlin these are often referred to as 'kit helmets' as the various component parts were made by the manufacturer then sent to various Army corps depots for assembly into complete helmets. Complete with both original cockades to each ...  read more

Code: 13729

WW1 French Zouve/Tirailleurs Adrian Helmet

An excellent WW1 M15 French Adrian helmet for African troops ( Armee D' Afrique ) worn with this mustard colour & crescent badge by Chausseurs d'Afrique, the Spahis , the Zouaves & the Tirailleurs . These troops were recruited from or stationed in French North Africa from 1830 & as such were part of the French Metropolitan army many of whom were sent to fight in France at the beginning of WW1.<...  read more

Code: 13610

French M1872/1874 Dragoon Helmet With Rare Pale Blue Issue Field Cover

A magnificent French Dragoon helmet of the M1872/1874 pattern with its rare field cover in blue for other ranks . These were in wear early 1915 by the troops of the French Dragoons who were in that early period engaged in reconnaissance , guarding the flanks & covering the infantry as well as liaison & escort.
The Dragoon helmet is identical to that worn by the Cuiraissiers with the min...  read more

Code: 13452