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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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Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein, 5th Battery, 2nd Bavarian Foot Artillery Regiment, Germersheim, 1909–1911. (Lot: 1041)
$ 575 fee: 22.5%A superb early 20th-century regimental stein commemorating the service of Reservist Ziegler with the 5th Battery of the 2nd Bavarian Foot Artillery Regiment stationed at Germersheim, on the Rhine. The richly hand-painted body depicts heavy artillery crews in training, horse teams in the field, and a panoramic view of the Germersheim fortress. The motto “Wir dienen am d. Rheinesstrand zum Schutze für das Vaterland” (“We serve on the banks of the Rhine for the defense of the Fatherland”) runs around the top border. The pewter lid features an artilleryman with a field gun and a Bavarian lion thumb lift, symbolizing the proud Bavarian artillery tradition.
An outstanding example of pre-WWI reservist craftsmanship, combining patriotic imagery, vivid color, and fine porcelain detail typical of 1900s regimental souvenirs.
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Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 7th Field Artillery Regiment “Prinzregent Luitpold,” 1st Battery, Munich, 1906–1908. (Lot: 1040)
$ 550 fee: 22.5%A fine early 20th-century regimental stein belonging to Gunner Mühlhuber, commemorating his service in the 7th Field Artillery Regiment “Prinzregent Luitpold”, 1st Battery, based in Munich during 1906–1908. The hand-painted porcelain body vividly depicts mounted artillery units in training and gun crews in action, with the patriotic motto “Drei Jahre haben wir gedient für Deutschlands Fried’ und Ehr’” (“Three years we served for Germany’s peace and honor”).
The front features the crowned initials PL of Prince Regent Luitpold, surrounded by ornamental motifs and regimental banners. Pewter lid with artilleryman and cannon finial, Bavarian lion thumb lift, and lithophane inside showing the classic “soldier’s farewell” scene. Rich color, fine detail, and strong glaze make this an outstanding example of Munich-produced reservist art from the pre-WWI period.
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Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 2nd Field Artillery Regiment “Königin Mutter,” 5th Battery, Munich, 1900–1902. (Lot: 1039)
$ 600 fee: 22.5%A fine early 20th-century regimental stein belonging to Georg Huber, commemorating his service with the 5th Battery, 2nd Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “Königin Mutter”, stationed in Munich. The colorful hand-painted body features a cavalryman charging with drawn sabre against an Alpine backdrop, symbolizing Bavarian martial spirit. Surrounding panels depict gun crews in action and scenes of barracks life, with the inscription “Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (“In memory of my service”).
The pewter lid bears a mounted cavalry figure and embossed Bavarian crest, with the motto “Mein Trost in trüben Stunden – Das hübsche Mäd’l aus Bayernland” (“My comfort in dark hours – the pretty girl from Bavaria”). Superb craftsmanship, vivid enamels, and early date (1900–02) make this an exceptional Munich-produced reservist stein of the “Königin Mutter” artillery regiment.
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Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 2nd Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Luitpold,” 3rd Battery, Munich, 1901–1904. (Lot: 1038)
$ 595 fee: 22.5%Beautifully hand-painted regimental stein commemorating the service of Gefreiter Fritz Erhard with the 3rd Battery, 2nd Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Luitpold”, stationed in Munich. The front panel depicts a mounted artilleryman charging with sabre against an Alpine backdrop; side scenes show cannon drill, barracks life, and farewells in vibrant colors. Pewter lid features a sculpted horse and soldier, Bavarian crest reliefs, and the traditional toast “Mein Trost in trüben Stunden – Das hübsche Mäd’l aus Bayernland.”
A fine and expressive example of early 20th-century Bavarian craftsmanship, combining humor, color, and regimental pride.
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Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 4th Field Artillery Regiment “König,” 1st Battery, Augsburg, 1902–1903. (Lot: 1036)
$ 550 fee: 22.5%A superb regimental stein commemorating the service of Sanitäts-Soldat Diem with the 4th Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “König,” 1st Battery, stationed in Augsburg.
Vibrant hand-painted panels show galloping artillery teams and gun crews in action, framed by patriotic mottos such as “Two years we served for Germany’s peace and honor.” Pewter lid shaped like a shell, topped by a detailed cannon finial and relief war scenes. Handle with Bavarian lion thumb lift, interior lithophane depicting soldier and sweetheart.
An expressive and richly detailed early 1900s Bavarian stein — combining fine craftsmanship, color, and symbolism of artillery pride. -
Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 3rd Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Regent Luitpold von Bayern,” Fahrer Weidl, Munich 1903–1905 (Lot: 1035)
$ 650 fee: 22.5%finely painted regimental stein commemorating the service of Driver Weidl with the 3rd Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria,” stationed in Munich, 1903–1905.
The body depicts vivid hand-painted artillery scenes — horse-drawn batteries charging into action, gun crews firing, and soldiers returning to the barracks. Center medallion features the crowned monogram “L” flanked by portraits of King Ludwig III and Prince Regent Luitpold.
Handle lists comrades-in-arms from the same battery. Pewter lid topped with a mounted cavalryman, richly engraved with battle motifs; thumb lift shaped as the Bavarian lion. Interior lithophane shows a soldier with cannon.
A beautiful and historically rich example of early 20th-century Bavarian military craftsmanship — vibrant, detailed, and full of regimental pride.
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German M16 Steel Helmet (Lot: 1034)
$ 945 fee: 22.5%An 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.
