Headwear

Original. Size 57. With cap badge.

Looks like a Soviet Ssh39 helmet, relined by bloc satellite country like Czechoslovakia. Liner makes the issue a bit unclear so it’s up to the buyer to do some research.

A very unique and uncommon offering of a Spanish Civil War khaki beret with badge of Spanish Eagle and cross painted in red. Size 57.

Swedish helmet introduced in 1926 and this same basic shell shape would remain in service for many years. This later version has a raw edge and the Swedish crowns front plate has been eliminated. Leather liner attaches directly to helmet shell. Shell marked Crown over L.I. over 72. Very good original condition.

Swiss Model 1918 helmet shell pattern was the same from WWI to about 1940. The black paint shell finish mixed with sawdust gave a highly textured non glare finish. The liner and chinstrap design was altered as well. A very interesting helmet design with throwbacks to early years

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 .

Original US Service Cap Size 7 1/4 Serge Wool by Society Brand Hat Company, a well known maker of US headwear in WWII and after. Appears unissued.

Issued by the US federal government Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) to air raid wardens and other civil defense personnel during World War Two from 1941 US entry into the war until 1945. Original condition with grey cotton web suspension and leather sweat band but the leather is mostly deteriorated. Maker mark Mc is likely McCord. There is a red stencil 69 in a rectangle on the top of the helmet, meaning unknown.

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

Fibre liner for US M1 helmet has decal of the 157th Infantry Brigade (wheat sheaf) on one side, and the 314th Regiment Unit Crest (bird), on the other. Korean War era CAPAC liner with 51/52 stamp. Has clips for leather chinstrap which is not present. Interesting regimental artifact.

Made by Mondl Co. of Oshkosh Wisconsin during World War II. Model of this helmet is Blizzard, probably because it’s fully lined with sheepskin wool for warmth. Original condition as shown in photos with some verdigris around the brass domes. No marking or labels inside the helmet.

Original US M1 helmet, post war shell with swivel bails and snap on chinstrap. Woodland camouflage cover. Later pattern liner with 4 point chinstrap and foam neck pad.

US M1 post WWII era shell and chinstrap. Flexible bales. Camo helmet cover is labelled inside. Late WWII style liner with web suspension straps and lace at crown. Studs for chinstrap to fasten to liner but no chinstrap is present. Used, very good condition.

US M1 post WWII era shell. Postwar liner with paratrooper style chinstrap including leather chin cup. Used, very good condition.

US M1 post WWII era shell with numerous dents and marking as shown. Possibly a fantasy helmet or movie/film use. Postwar liner without chinstrap and suspension is webbing crossing at crown. Used, good condition

Original US M1 helmet, post war shell with swivel bails and snap on chinstrap. Woodland camouflage cover. Later pattern liner with web strap suspension crossing at crown. No chinstrap on liner.

Post war shell and chinstrap. Woodland camo helmet cover. Liner is post war, has leather sweatband and leather chinstrap looped over rim of helmet liner and fastened with snap on dome to liner. Liner has small image of Belgian flag stuck onto it. Early fabric suspension with lace at crown. Used, very good condition.

Green/Tan reversible camo with marking on tan side. For US M1 helmet. Used, excellent condition.