Headwear

Hungary supplied their M38 helmet model to Finland after 1940 for use in the Continuation War against Russia 1941 -1944. Similar to the German 1935 design (M35) with different liner and chinstrap configuration. Very good original condition. Size appears to be 66 which is very desirable because these helmets tended to be smaller sizes 56 to 58 (7 to 7 ¼).

Hungary supplied their M38 helmet model to Finland after 1940 for use in the Continuation War against Russia 1941 -1944. Similar to the German 1935 design (M35) with different liner and chinstrap configuration. Very good original condition. Size is not legible because of repainting but these tended to be smaller sizes 56 to 58 (7 to 7 ¼).

The M70, circa 1970 replaced the post war M50 helmet with substantial improvements in comfort, namely four thick leather pads and Y shaped chinstrap with chin pad. The exterior of the helmet is covered in anti-infrared plastic paint. Completely original, some wear to the paint on edges of helmet shell. No size marking visible but size is large, estimated at 8, perhaps larger.

The M70, circa 1970 replaced the post war M50 helmet with substantial improvements in comfort, namely four thick leather pads and Y shaped chinstrap with chin pad. The exterior of the helmet is covered in anti-infrared plastic paint. Completely original, some wear to the paint on edges of helmet shell. No size marking visible but size is estimated at 7 1/4, perhaps slightly larger.

Soldier's wool field hat with olive peak in leather or imitation leather with chinstrap. Dated 1960. VG condition and maker marked.

Typical Japanese style peaked cap believed to be Navy of the Japanese conflicts with China and Russia at the beginning of the 20th Century. A very uncommon curio. Blue wool with wire embroidered insignia, rank chevron and silk cap tally tails. Full lining. Very old, circa 1900. Condition is sound, VG, as pictured.

Completely original peaked cap for other ranks flight section with yellow piping. Pre-war aluminum insignia. Solid leather peak (visor) is mis-shaped from improper storage and can be re-shaped. Complete sweat shield in very good original condition. Berlin maker, head size 56 with original oilcloth sweat band.

Enlisted mans khaki green wool body with green piping. Brass badge is Van Heutz Infantry Regiment. Ribbed brown cloth lining. Circa 1930's. Size estimated at 7 1/4. Condition is original, near mint.

Police officer peaked hat. Condition very good.

Canadian RCAF peaked hat in unification service green introduced in 1970s by minister of defence Paul Hellyer and hated by all who wore it. Complete with high quality hand embroidered wire thread cap badge and similar on peak. Chin strap, liner, sweat shield. Mil spec label in hat dated 1974. Size 7. Condition VG+.

Senior officer's peaked cap with enlisted mans cap badge, so this combination is not correct. Size 7 1/4. Condition Very Good.

Original WW2 designed helmet with maker’s stamp 53 indicating 1953 year of manufacture. Produced at Stalingrad Red October factory 3KO code. Excellent condition, appears unissued.

Original US Army Air Force cloth flight training helmet in like new condition. Nicely marked with Army Air Forces symbol and name. Appears to be small in size, so better for collection or display than for wearing. Original early WWII item.

Peaked hat with scrambled egg wire embroidered peak and gilt eagle. Chin strap, full liner. Large size, 7 1/2. Circa 1970's. Condition is very good .

US Army World War One overseas side cap with second lieutenant bar. VG condition, original, as pictured.

Early model US Kevlar helmet, Devils Lake Sioux manufacturing. Original, used, small size. As pictured.

Original WWII US helmet has original paint, rim joint in front of helmet and fixed chinstrap lug. This specimen has the later fabric chinstrap as the original leather straps deteriorated very quickly in use. Liner is original, early pattern, not fully painted and has insignia mounting hole at front. Two minor dents in helmet from issue wear and tear. Original iconic US WWII helmet.

Original WWI use helmet with textured surface and original Navy blue-grey paint. Complete with liner and chinstrap all original. Marked USN. The large cutouts around the ears accommodate the sound powered headset for the ship communications system. Interesting and original US WWII Naval helmet not commonly seen today.

Full dress army medical officer's peaked hat. Top quality item complete with all gilt wire embroidered peak and chin strap. Banding with gold plated insignia and buttons. Quality leather liner maker marked FLIGHT ACE. Size 7, Condition is original VG+. Comes with peak cover for protection or inclement weather.