RUSSIAN WWII BERLIN BATTLEFIELD PICK UP HELMET.

A Russian combat helmet a relic from the battle of Berlin 1945, discovered in Berlin after the breakdown of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The interior lining is all missing but the attachment clips are present. Shrapnel damage to the shell. Some original paint finish remaining. An old label is attached. This was probably purchased by the collector in one of the Berlin markets that sprung up near th...  read more

Code: 96263

BRITISH WWII TANK CORPS OFFICERS VISOR CAP.

A nice condition small size, possibly size 55, officers visor cap, complete with its original untouched Tank Corps badge, which has always been fitted to the hat. No moth damage anywhere, complete with its standard wise pattern WWII style strap. Universal pattern coat of arms side buttons. Complete with its undamaged leather liner. The waterproof material to the upper inner crown is partly shre...  read more

Code: 96264

BRITISH WWII AUXILIARY FIRE SERVICE BRODIE HELMET.

1940 dated liner Brodie helmet, hand painted to the exterior, which has crazed is the lettering ‘AFS’ this was before the introduction of the Fire Service insignia. The liner is complete, marked size ‘7’ dated ‘1940’. The inner liner has solidified and crazed overall with its original sweatband. The inner shell, also nicely dated ‘1939 E C & Co Limited’ with its elasticated webbing chinstrap.  read more

Code: 96279

BRITISH WWII RESCUE BRODIE HELMET.

All white painted, central black stripe with letter ‘R’ to both front and back of the helmet. The interior rim painted white with rust bleed. Complete with its elasticated webbing chinstrap. The liner is complete and solidified. Faintly stamped makers mark and date, possibly 39 to the fibre liner.  read more

Code: 96281

PORTUGUESE SPANISH CIVIL WAR COMBAT HELMET.

During WWI Great Britain supplied Portugal with steel helmets, these had a fluted bowl and smooth lower brim. This example used by the Portuguese Volunteer Legion fighting with the nationalist forces in Spain in 1936 to 39. Two bullet holes through the skull from the inside outwards, the lining all missing, the majority of the paint finish present with rust bleed around the lower rim with the P...  read more

Code: 96290

BRITISH WWII VEHICLE PENNANT.

Unidentified British vehicle Pennant World War II possibly one of the armoured formations red and blue, 2 minor moth nips.  read more

Code: 96299

FRENCH WWI ADRIAN INFANTRY ENLISTED MANS HELMET WITH ORIGINAL COVER.

Nice condition Adrian helmet in horizon blue retaining much of its original paint finish with some light chippings. An original owner’s initials hand inscribed into the inner rear skirt. Liner excellent. Fitted with a totally original helmet cover for the Adrian helmet, an original cover, which are extremely rare. Slight tearing to the cover on the front brim.  read more

Code: 96249

BRITISH WWI SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY SOUVENIR HELMET.

A standard rimless WWI 1st pattern Brodie helmet, its liner is complete, the chinstrap is half complete. On either side of the helmet is fitted a SLI brass shoulder title, A cap badge of the Somerset Light Infantry fitted to the front,. We do not believe this to be a combat application but possibly the wearer’s souvenir and memories of his First World War service. An interesting Brodie helmet.  read more

Code: 96253

BRITISH WWI ROYAL NAVY PETTY OFFICERS VISOR CAP IN ITS ORIGINAL TIN WITH INSIGNIA.

A very nice condition large size all dark blue bodied naval petty officers visor cap. No moth damage. Mohair centre band. Petty officers beautifully constructed bullion wire red velvet and metallic badge. Typical narrow black thin chinstrap with cloth covered side buttons. To the interior the inner crown is in the circular multi stitching of that period. The leather sweatband with wear use obvi...  read more

Code: 96274

BRITISH VICTORIAN LONDON RIFLE BRIGAD SENIOR NCO SHAKO.

A scarce identified shako from the London Rifle Brigade, late 1800, Victorian crown, blackened London Rifle Brigade officers quality badge. The side of the shako is free of moth however a rodent appears to have taken a nibble out of the lower left edge of the helmet. Complete with its chinstrap, which is very delicate and normally broken away, its green plume, the officers quality leather sweat...  read more

Code: 96258