WW2 British HSAT Fibre Rim Airborne Steel Helmet 1942

Rare top shelf & textbook example of the HSAT Fibre Rim Airborne steel helmet & the best example I have seen for quite some time.
There can be no doubt the British Airborne forces forged an incredible place in world Military history from there exploits from the dark days of WW2 to the present day .This particular item of headdress very much represents an early and very important stage...  read more

Code: 15165

WW2 British RAF Issue Mk 2 Netted Steel Helmet

A stunning helmet with rare RAF roundel insignia painted to the front . A small number of similar marked helmets are known to exist ,some held in collections in Normandy ,France . The RAF in WW2 fielded many personal on or very near to the various front lines . These were combat arms such as the Armored car sections and the RAF Regiment but on top of this other RAF members worked in many capac...  read more

Code: 15171

WW2 Japanese Navy Shore Based Junior Ratings Cap

A scarce item of WW2 axis headgear being the Japanese Navy issue field cap for shore based personnel . With the decline in Japanese naval vessels in the later stages of WW2 many Japanese sailors served as Naval troops and occupied many of the islands . It was upon these often volcanic islands that so much of the bitter fighting took place . The cap is in the classic Naval shade of cotton known...  read more

Code: 15185

WW2 British Royal Navy Captains Peaked Cap .

A fine quality wartime cap of the Royal Navy with embroidered wire bullion peak.
Rank indicates Captain , this being a much higher rank than an army Captain, more comparable to a Colonel . Condition is service used but very presentable. The insignia is of typical hand applied workmanship . Comes with white detachable cover .  read more

Code: 15163

WW1 German M16 Camouflage Helmet

Straight out of the German trenches of WW1 this very large sized handpainted three colour M16 helmet has tan ochre , forest green & brown colour segments all divided by finger thick black lines as per the Ludendorff order of 1918.
Very effectively camouflaged with these classic colours the helmet shows extensive trench wear with good strong colours overall. Marked to its rim underside w...  read more

Code: 14551

WW1 German M15 Feldbluse Of Bavaria 1916

A rare trench worn Bavarian M15 feldbluse with clear date of 1916.
These were widely issued from 1915 onwards & worn in the trenches by many German soldiers.
Made of field grey/green wool it has collar colour matching the rest of the tunic distinctive of Bavarian issues. Both belt hooks are present to sides with Bavarian button hooks to rear . All six of its fastening buttons are...  read more

Code: 15003

WW1 British Tank/Splatter Mask

With the current market full of fake WW1 British tank masks I am pleased to be able to offer this totally 100% original example complete with its original fastening tapes that have never been off.
These iconic chainmail masks were issued to British tank crewmen in WW1 to protect against splinters & bullet splash which were an ever present hazard within the confines of Britains early tan...  read more

Code: 14986

WW1 German Gas Mask Set 1917

Very nice original example of the Imperial German leather gas mask model 1917. This replaced the earlier 'Gummimaske' version & is distinguishable from the later Model 1918 version by the presence of its thin metal spider reinforcement behind the lenses.
In excellent condition its canvas head straps remain undamaged with lenses uncracked. A good part of the oiled string often missing fro...  read more

Code: 14966

WW2 British West Yorkshire Regiment Helmet 1940

Rare MkII steel helmet to the West Yorkshire Regiment with coloured insignia depicting the distinctive white horse of Hanover above curved scroll reding 'West Yorkshire'.
Helmet shell is dated 1940 with 'JSS' for the maker Joseph Sankey . Liner cradle giving 'VERO' maker & matching date of 1940. Underside of shell in its smooth khaki factory paint with a rougher camouflage coating to ex...  read more

Code: 14990

WW1 German M17 Camouflage Helmet

WW1 German camouflage helmet in tan ochre & brown with finger thick black dividing lines between each segment.
A visually striking helmet & an interesting variant of the various camouflage schemes painted by German soldiers in WW1 it is an effective pattern with circular & lozenge shaped panels contained within the interconnecting black border lines. There are painted markings to unders...  read more

Code: 14958