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Visor Cap Luftwaffe. (Lot: 1313)
$ 725 fee: 22.5%A Luftwaffe officer’s visor cap crafted from blue-grey wool cloth, featuring the characteristic silver piping along the crown and band. The crown is adorned with a Luftwaffe eagle embroidered in silver bullion, clutching a swastika in its talons. The band displays an officer’s cockade framed by oak leaves with wings, executed in hand embroidery using silver and gold-colored thread. The visor is constructed of black lacquered leather. The chinstrap consists of double silver braid with aluminum buttons featuring a pebbled surface. The cap exhibits signs of wear on the upper portion of the crown.
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Double Decal Helmet for German Paratroopers [M38] Luftwaffe. (Lot: 1312)
$ 25,000 fee: 22.5%This Fallschirmjäger M38 paratrooper steel helmet with two original decals represents a rare example of early production, retaining its original factory finish and both insignia in untouched condition.
The M38 design was developed specifically for Luftwaffe airborne units and differed fundamentally from standard army steel helmets. The significantly shortened brim and compact dome shape reduced the likelihood of snagging on parachute equipment elements and minimized air resistance during the jump. Since German paratroopers jumped wearing their steel helmets, the M38 had to provide protection not only in combat but also during the descent and landing itself. To achieve this, a special internal system was developed featuring shock-absorbing elements designed to cushion impact loads and prevent head injuries. Another distinctive feature was the complex system of chin and retention straps, which provided considerably more secure helmet fixation compared to standard infantry models and prevented the helmet from shifting or coming off during the jump and landing. The preservation of the original liner and complete strap assembly is particularly significant when evaluating a collectible example. The M38 was not merely a piece of personal armor; it simultaneously served as part of the paratrooper’s specialized jump equipment. Its design combined combat protection requirements with the specific demands of airborne operations, making the M38 one of the most technically distinctive and recognizable German steel helmets of the Second World War period.
Early German steel helmets of the Third Reich period originally featured two decals, placed on both sides of the dome. One indicated affiliation with the respective branch of armed forces or organization (in this case, the Luftwaffe), while the second represented the national insignia in German flag colors. With the outbreak of war, the use of the second decal was gradually discontinued, as the bright insignia served as a revealing element and did not meet frontline operational requirements. During the war, many early double-decal helmets were repainted, received additional camouflage finishes, or had one or both decals removed. A significant number of helmets were also lost or destroyed directly during combat operations. For this reason, original double-decal helmets that have retained their initial factory finish and both decals are encountered considerably less frequently today than later single-decal and no-decal variants. Particular collector value is attached to untouched examples on which the second decal has survived completely or nearly completely and has not been concealed by later paint, removed, or restored.
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Waffen SS Visor Cap (Lot: 1276)
$ 13,995 fee: 22.5%Beautiful late war Waffen SS cap with proper insignia and clean piping that butts up perfectly. This hat has an excellent black center band and great shape to the body of the visor cap. The exterior does shows a few moth nips, but nothing very detracting and it would make an excellent display piece. The interior shows wear, but no abuse and just normal sweat marks. Overall a very nice example of this style cap.
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Waffen SS Officer Cap of Hilmar Wackerle (Lot: 1275)
$ 25,000 fee: 22.5%Absolutely stunning cap with very interesting history. Cap is in very nice overall condition showing signs of wear, but still very clean. The exterior has a great shape to the body and perfect insignia and piping. The interior has some sweat staining to the band and has the initials “HW” stamped to the one side. The sweat diamond is intact and has the paper name tag still present. Cap comes with a complete binder full showing the different awards he was issued as well as brief story of Wackerle. Just a stunning piece and the type of cap that you do not see very often .Below is more info on his time in service.
DACHAU
In 1933 Wäckerle was picked by his old ally Himmler to be commandant of the newly established Dachau concentration camp.[6] Under orders from Himmler, he established ‘special’ rules for dealing with prisoners, rules that instituted terror as a way of life at the camp.[7] His initiatives included execution of four prisoners for ‘violent insubordination’ and ‘incitement to disobedience’[8] for which he was charged criminally. He left the post a few months later, with Theodor Eicke taking his place.
WAFFEN-SS
Wäckerle was an early member of the units that became the Waffen-SS and finally came to be an officer with this group, serving in the Netherlands. He led his SS-battalion during the breakthrough of the Dutch Grebbe-line and was wounded in the process. He also served in the invasion of the Soviet Union.[6] His service was spent with the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.[10] He had reached the rank of Standartenführer by the time he was killed in action near Lviv in 1941. -
Genuine Austro-Hungarian M17 steel helmet of the First World War. Wartime web chinstrap, complete original leather liner, Isonzo-braun finish. With a named US veteran bring back provenance, France, 1918. (Lot: 1212)
$ 2,375 fee: 22.5%Genuine Austro-Hungarian Stahlhelm, Model M17, of the First World War. Austria-Hungary used the German M16 but produced its own M17 version, and this example shows all the correct Austrian markers.
The key indicators of Austrian manufacture are the cloth (web) chinstrap with leather tabs and roller buckle, and the chinstrap attachment set higher on the dome than on German shells. The dome retains its characteristic side ventilation lugs (Hörner), which also served as the mounting points for the armored brow plate. The warm brown surface tone is consistent with the Austrian Isonzo-braun finish.
An important dating detail: the cloth chinstrap points to wartime production of 1917 to 1918. Later, postwar Austrian helmets of this type used a leather chinstrap, so a complete web chinstrap marks this as a genuine wartime piece rather than an interwar one. Inside, it retains the complete original three-pad leather liner with its drawstring, a feature frequently missing or replaced on surviving helmets. The liner carries a size stamp reading 64.
Provenance: the helmet is accompanied by an old collector tag stating that it was brought back from France in November to December 1918, and named to William Joseph Tobiska. In keeping with the period, the tag calls the helmet German: the American soldier did not distinguish the Austrian pattern from the German one, which is typical of war souvenirs and only underlines the authenticity of the story.
Condition: an honest, untouched example with a textured surface, light oxidation, and wear consistent with a century old combat item. Offered exactly as found, a genuine WWI Austro-Hungarian helmet with complete liner, original wartime web chinstrap, and a named bring back provenance.
Please review all photos closely, they form part of the description. Worldwide shipping.
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U.S. M1 Helmet, World War II Pattern (1943+) (Lot: 1057)
$ 495 fee: 22.5%This is an original American M1 combat helmet, introduced in 1941 and used by the U.S. Army through World War II, the Korean War, and into the Vietnam era. The construction consists of a steel shell with rough olive-drab textured paint and a separate inner liner made of pressed fiber with webbing suspension and leather components. Characteristic features include swivel chinstrap bales, a web chinstrap with metal hardware, and a leather sweatband inside the liner.
The photos clearly show service wear: paint loss along the rim, preserved textured camouflage finish on the steel, and aging of the leather elements of the suspension. The liner is made of compressed fiber with the typical web crossband adjustment and a leather forehead pad.
The M1 helmet is one of the most iconic symbols of the American soldier during World War II, later conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, and remains a highly sought-after collectible piece of military history today.
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British Mk II Helmet with Net (Lot: 1056)
$ 150 fee: 22.5%An original British Mk II steel helmet from the Second World War. This helmet features the classic “Brodie” shape with wide brim, finished in olive drab paint, and fitted with a camouflage net. The interior retains its later pattern liner with rubber crown pad and simple oilcloth and fabric components. The chinstrap is webbing type with spring clips attached to the shell.
The net, secured over the shell, was used both to reduce shine and to allow foliage or other materials to be added for camouflage.
Mk II helmets of this type were widely used by British and Commonwealth forces during World War II, in campaigns across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific. Today, examples complete with netting and original liner remain desirable collector’s pieces of wartime equipment.
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British Paratrooper Helmet, World War II Pattern (Airborne Helmet Mk II) (Lot: 1055)
$ 1,500 fee: 22.5%This is an original British paratrooper helmet (Airborne Helmet Mk II), as issued to airborne troops during the Second World War. Introduced in 1942, this model was specifically designed to provide improved protection and comfort for paratroopers during airborne operations.
The steel shell retains its matte olive finish and is fitted with a camouflage net enhanced with hessian scrim strips, used to break up the outline and reduce shine for better concealment in the field. The liner features the classic suspension system with a leather sweatband, web cross straps for size adjustment, and a felt crown pad for impact absorption. The chinstrap is the correct webbing type with the distinctive steel clip and hook fittings unique to airborne helmets.
The helmet shows honest service wear: the leather and webbing components display age and use, but the set remains complete and authentic. The presence of the net and hessian strips gives it a highly characteristic combat appearance, strongly associated with British airborne forces in Normandy and other key WWII campaigns.
Today, original Airborne Mk II helmets are considered highly desirable collector’s items, representing one of the most iconic pieces of British paratrooper equipment from World War II.
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US M1 Helmet – WWII (Lot: 1054)
$ 1,500 fee: 22.5%Original United States M1 steel helmet, WWII period.
Steel shell retains its original olive drab textured (“corked”) finish. Surface shows honest service wear and light scuffing consistent with field use. No post-war repaint visible.
Complete with WWII-era liner featuring khaki web suspension system and leather sweatband. Canvas chinstrap present with correct early-style hardware and darkened steel buckle. Interior components show age and use but remain structurally sound.
A classic WWII U.S. combat helmet suitable for any European or Pacific Theater display.
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U.S. Civil Defense Helmet (Office of Civilian Defense, OCD), World War II period (Lot: 1045)
$ 150 fee: 22.5%This is an original American Civil Defense helmet from the World War II era. It was produced on the basis of the M1917A1 steel helmet (“Kelly helmet”) and painted in a characteristic light shade. On the front, it bears a large colorful decal of the U.S. Office of Civilian Defense insignia – a blue circle with a white triangle and a red shield in the center.
Inside, the original markings are preserved: “PROPERTY OF U.S. GOVERNMENT O.C.D.” along with a serial number. The liner is made of textile webbing with leather reinforcements and an adjustable suspension system. The photographs show the typical paint darkening, signs of age, and surface wear, which add historical authenticity to the piece.
These helmets were used by U.S. Civil Defense personnel – including firefighters, rescue workers, medical staff, and police units – responsible for civilian protection during air raid alerts and drills in the 1940s.
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M35 Beaded Helmet – ET66 “ASENO-248”, “G.S.” (Lot: 1044)
$ 195 fee: 22.5%A well-presented example of the M35 Beaded Helmet – ET66, manufactured by ET and stamped ET66, with lot number 5064. This civil defense helmet retains much of its original paint
The steel shell is finished in black paint, a standard color for fire brigades and civil services. White alphanumeric markings (“ASENO-248”, “G.S.”) are painted on the sides and rear, indicating assignment to a specific unit or facility.
The shell is clearly stamped “ET66” (Eisenhüttenwerke Thale, size 66) and “5064” (lot number).
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M35 Beaded Helmet – ET64 (Lot: 1043)
$ 325 fee: 22.5%An original German Beaded helmet from the Third Reich period. Manufactured from steel based on the military M34/M35 helmet, it was adapted to meet the needs of civil defence and police.
The shell retains its ventilation holes and rivets, with the manufacturer’s stamp “ET64” indicating production by Eisenhüttenwerke Thale and a size 64 shell. An additional marking “692” is visible inside (batch number). The interior is fitted with the original leather liner with multiple tongues and the chinstrap.
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German M16 Steel Helmet (Lot: 1034)
SOLDAn original German steel helmet Model 1916 (M16), as used during the First World War. The shell is made of steel with the characteristic outward vent lugs on the sides, which also served as mounts for the additional frontal armor plate (Stirnpanzer). The surface retains a significant amount of its original factory-applied field green paint.
The interior features the early liner system: a metal band with three leather pads connected by a drawstring. Original chinstrap are still present, which is rarely encountered. On the left skirt of the shell, the manufacturer’s stamp “G62” is clearly visible, indicating the maker and shell size (62).
Helmets of this type were the first mass-produced steel combat helmets adopted by the German Army, marking a turning point in military equipment during the First World War, which replaced the vulnerable leather Pickelhaube. Thanks to their robust design and protective qualities, the M16 became the prototype for later models, including the M17, M18, and the interwar variations.
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German M16 Stahlhelm – Early Type with Rare Complete Leather Band Liner, All Original Paint. Extremely rare! (Lot: 1033)
$ 1,245 fee: 22.5%An exceptionally well-preserved German M16 combat helmet from the First World War, in a rare and highly desirable state of originality. This is an early-production example, easily identified by its large external lugs (“ventilation lugs”) designed both for airflow and to accommodate an additional brow plate.
The helmet retains 100% of its original field-gray textured paint, with a beautiful, untouched patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. Unlike later examples with replaced or refurbished interiors, this piece still contains its original leather liner band, complete with the three-pad leather system and remnants of the interior drawstring. The leather shows wear consistent with service use but remains stable and complete.
Maker’s mark and lot number are clearly visible inside the shell (stamped G62), confirming both the size and manufacturer. The split pins remain tight and untouched, further underlining the helmet’s originality.
Helmets of this type and condition are seldom encountered on the market, as most surviving examples were either repainted, reissued in WWII, or have suffered liner replacement. This untouched example represents a textbook collector’s piece.
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German M16 Steel Helmet with Camouflage Paint (Lot: 1032)
$ 1,350 fee: 22.5%This is an original German M16 steel helmet from the First World War. The shell is made of steel with the characteristic outward vent lugs, which also served as fittings for the additional frontal armor plate (Stirnpanzer). The surface retains traces of the factory finish with an overpainted camouflage in the so-called Buntfarbenanstrich style — the typical multi-color pattern introduced in 1916, featuring green, ochre, and brown segments divided by black lines. The paint shows natural wear, confirming its authenticity.
Inside, the original leather liner, complete with its three leather pads and metal band, is preserved, along with the chinstrap. On the rear skirt of the shell, the stamped marking “G62” is visible, indicating the manufacturer and the shell size (62). Additional factory markings are also present on the interior.
Helmets of this type were introduced to the German Army in 1916, replacing the earlier leather Pickelhaube. Thanks to their strength and protective qualities, the M16 became a symbol of the German soldier of the First World War and served as the foundation for the entire line of steel helmets leading up to the M35 of the Second World War.
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U.S. Navy Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII period) (Lot: 1030)
$ 195 fee: 22.5%This is an original U.S. Navy officer’s visor cap from the World War II era. The cap was produced by S.W. Rice (Annapolis, Pensacola, Quantico), one of the popular suppliers of uniforms for the U.S. Navy.
It features the classic silhouette with an olive-drab wool crown and a black mohair band. On the front is the large officer’s U.S. Navy insignia — a gold bullion embroidered eagle clutching a fouled anchor, with a shield on its chest. The embroidery shows natural signs of age, emphasizing the authenticity and wartime production of the piece.
The visor is made of black lacquered leatherette with characteristic age-related cracking. A gold bullion chinstrap is attached with side Navy officer buttons bearing the eagle-and-anchor motif. The interior has a leather sweatband and is marked with the maker’s logo S.W. Rice, along with a paper name tag identifying the owner: Mr. Paul A. Mowbray.
An additional detail is the woven ventilation insert beneath the lining, a feature typical of pre-war and early wartime examples.
Such caps were a required part of both service and dress uniforms for U.S. Navy officers. They were worn aboard ships as well as on shore duty, and became one of the most recognizable elements of American naval officers’ attire during World War II.
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