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Imperial Japanese Navy Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII) (Lot: 362)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%A classic Imperial Japanese Navy officer’s visor cap from the World War II period, featuring a removable white cotton cover over the crown. The front insignia consists of a gilt anchor surrounded by a gold embroidered oak leaf wreath, topped with a silver cherry blossom – a traditional symbol of the Japanese armed forces. The sides are fitted with gilt buttons showing an anchor and cherry blossom motif. The visor is made of black leather and shows period wear and age patina. The interior retains its black silk lining, leather sweatband, and an original cloth name tag with Japanese characters.
This type of cap was standard issue for officers of the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII and is today a sought-after collector’s piece, especially when complete with its original insignia and markings.
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U.S. Army Officer’s Crusher Cap (WWII) — “Airflow” Model (Lot: 361)
$ 140 fee: 22.5%This cap is a classic example of the U.S. Army officer’s crusher cap from World War II. It was manufactured by the Society Brand Hat Co. (Airflow model). The distinctive feature of the “crusher” type is its soft top and the absence of a stiffener, which allowed it to be comfortably worn with aviation headsets and gave it the characteristic “crushed” look.
The cap is made of khaki cotton fabric with a brown leather visor and chinstrap. On the front is the large officer’s insignia — the Great Seal of the United States, made of gilt metal. Standard U.S. Army eagle buttons are set on the sides. Inside is a leather sweatband with perforation and the embossed marking “Airflow.” The original size tag “6 ¾” is still present.
Such caps are especially valued by collectors, as they were widely used by U.S. Army pilots and officers of various branches during World War II.
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U.S. Navy Officer’s Visor Cap (WWII period) (Lot: 360)
$ 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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U.S. Army Officer’s Crusher Cap “Flighter” by Bancroft (Lot: 359)
$ 245 fee: 22.5%This visor cap was manufactured by Bancroft, model “Flighter”, one of the most popular among U.S. Army Air Forces officers during World War II. Its distinctive feature is the soft, unreinforced frame, which allowed it to be comfortably worn under aviation headsets and headphones. Because of this, it became widely known as the “crusher cap.”
The brown wool top is combined with an olive woven band, while the visor and chin strap are made of brown lacquered leatherette. On the front is the large gilt officer’s insignia of the U.S. Army — the eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch, above which is the scroll with the motto E Pluribus Unum. On the sides are buttons with the Great Seal of the United States.
The interior retains the leather sweatband with the gold “Flighter by Bancroft” marking, along with the maker’s logo. Age-related wear is visible — flaking of the lining and scuffs, which is typical for original wartime examples.
This model is highly valued by collectors as one of the most iconic symbols of U.S. Army Air Forces officers in World War II, especially due to its strong association with bomber and fighter pilots.
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U.S. Civil Defense Helmet (Office of Civilian Defense, OCD), World War II period (Lot: 358)
$ 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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German M16 Stahlhelm – Early Type with Rare Complete Leather Band Liner, All Original Paint. Extremely rare! (Lot: 357)
$ 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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Japanese Army Type 90 Helmet with Original Cloth Cover and Camouflage Net, World War II (Lot: 356)
SOLDThis piece is a classic Japanese Army Type 90 helmet from the World War II era, introduced in 1930 and remaining the standard protective gear of the Imperial Japanese Army until the end of the war in 1945.
The helmet is made of stamped steel with the typical brown-green factory paint and is fitted with its original leather liner consisting of three sections connected by a drawstring. The leather liner components are well preserved, along with the original fabric chinstrap. On the inside, there are Japanese kanji inscriptions — personal markings of the soldier or his unit.
The helmet comes with an original cloth cover in a sand-brown color, secured around the rim, with a camouflage rope net placed over it. On the front of the cover, the felt star insignia of the Imperial Japanese Army has been preserved.
The overall appearance is fully authentic, with clear signs of field use, which adds to the item’s historical and collector’s value.
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British Paratrooper Helmet, World War II Pattern (Airborne Helmet Mk II) (Lot: 355)
$ 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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British Mk II Helmet with Net (Lot: 354)
$ 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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U.S. M1 Helmet, World War II Pattern (1943+) (Lot: 353)
$ 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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M35 Beaded Helmet – ET66 “ASENO-248”, “G.S.” (Lot: 352)
$ 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: 351)
$ 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: 350)
$ 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 Steel Helmet with Camouflage Paint (Lot: 349)
$ 995 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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RARE Hitler Youth Belt Buckle with RZM Tag (Lot: 343)
$ 595 fee: 22.5%A well-preserved Hitler Youth belt buckle complete with its original RZM paper tag. The buckle is constructed of stamped metal with the HJ diamond and swastika emblem at the center, surrounded by the motto “Blut und Ehre!” (“Blood and Honor!”). Retaining much of its original finish, this example is enhanced by the presence of the intact RZM tag, making it highly desirable for collectors.
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Army Dagger, Model 1935 by Carl Eickhorn (Lot: 342)
Auction EndedA classic German Army officer’s dagger, Model 1935, by the famous Solingen maker Carl Eickhorn. It features the typical orange-toned grip with spiral grooves, a finely detailed eagle crossguard, and an oak leaf pommel. The pebbled steel scabbard is fitted with oak leaf bands and suspension rings. The blade bears the well-known Eickhorn squirrel trademark, a mark highly regarded by collectors.
SOLD for $ 1,395
