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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

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850 PLUS LOTS OF MILITARY ITEMS FROM 18th CENTURY TO GULF WAR.

ANTIQUE SWORDS:
1832 Ames Foot Artillery, 1850 Civil War Foot Officers , 18th Century Silver Mounted side sword, WWI Austrian Pattern 1849, WWI Lions Head Artillery, WWI German Imperial Engraved presentation, Imperial Wurttemberg Officials sword, Silver Hilt Civil War Presentation, ID'ed Confederate Officer Sword, C.Roby 1864, Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Sword.


CIVIL WAR: 1864 Artillery Shako, US Maker Marked Wood Drum Canteen, Civil War Named Medal Grouping, Mammoth Civil War Albumen Photo, Large collection of 8th Wisconsin Regiment items, Nice Old Abe collection, Civil War Stereo View Collection, Collection of Civil War Swords, Nice selection of Confederate Items, Painted Civil War Drum, nice collection of rare bayonets.

Spanish American & WWI Items: 1899 Campaign Hat, two 1898 Naval Medals, Photographs, Assorted Medals, Nice assortment of Spiked Helmets,... Show more

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WWII NAZI GERMAN TRANSPORT OFFICER'S VISOR CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN TRANSPORT OFFICER'S VISOR CAP

Lot # 280 (Sale Order: 351 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 700
Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a field-grey wool and rayon blend body and crown with a blue/green badge cloth centerband with light blue wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a stamped second pattern zinc national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a hand embroidered oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum wire threads encompassing a low relief three piece national tri-color cockade mounted on a cut-out blue/green badge cloth base. The national tri-color cockade consists of a fluted black alloy base, a silver washed alloy roundel and an inserted red felt centerpiece. The roundel has lost its silver wash and reverted to the coppery tone of the base alloy. The wreath and cockade are neatly handstitched to the cap. The cap has a bright twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two, small, silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in copper colored rayon. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact and is maker marked to Sackmann. Tan leatherette sweatband shows minor wear. Cap is a nice large size, roughly a 58cm. Visor caps were a standard item for all armed forces personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Originally the insignia worn on the visor caps consisted of the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era, pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade and a blackened leather chinstrap for all ranks. In February 1927 new chin cords for Officer’s ranks were introduced with silver cords for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt cords for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall. On March 14TH 1933 the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and on February 17TH 1934 the Third Reich pattern national eagle for the army was officially introduced for wear on the visor cap. In March 1935 a new, more detailed, pattern wreath and cockade and a second, larger pattern national eagle were also introduced for wear and in late 1935 regulations altered the Reichswehr era field-grey colored centerband to a dark blue/green coloration which was utilized until the end of the war. Further regulations of February 26TH 1936 also permitted senior NCO’s who were Officer Candidates to wear the Officers twisted silver/aluminum chin cord on their visor caps as opposed to the standard EM/NCO’s leather chinstrap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe (Branch of Service Color), with white being chosen for Infanterie, (Infantry), personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap for EM/NCO’s and Company and Field grade officers. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.
Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a field-grey wool and rayon blend body and crown with a blue/green badge cloth centerband with light blue wool waffenfarbe pi...moreping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a stamped second pattern zinc national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a hand embroidered oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum wire threads encompassing a low relief three piece national tri-color cockade mounted on a cut-out blue/green badge cloth base. The national tri-color cockade consists of a fluted black alloy base, a silver washed alloy roundel and an inserted red felt centerpiece. The roundel has lost its silver wash and reverted to the coppery tone of the base alloy. The wreath and cockade are neatly handstitched to the cap. The cap has a bright twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two, small, silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has a black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in copper colored rayon. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact and is maker marked to Sackmann. Tan leatherette sweatband shows minor wear. Cap is a nice large size, roughly a 58cm. Visor caps were a standard item for all armed forces personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Originally the insignia worn on the visor caps consisted of the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era, pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade and a blackened leather chinstrap for all ranks. In February 1927 new chin cords for Officer’s ranks were introduced with silver cords for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt cords for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall. On March 14TH 1933 the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and on February 17TH 1934 the Third Reich pattern national eagle for the army was officially introduced for wear on the visor cap. In March 1935 a new, more detailed, pattern wreath and cockade and a second, larger pattern national eagle were also introduced for wear and in late 1935 regulations altered the Reichswehr era field-grey colored centerband to a dark blue/green coloration which was utilized until the end of the war. Further regulations of February 26TH 1936 also permitted senior NCO’s who were Officer Candidates to wear the Officers twisted silver/aluminum chin cord on their visor caps as opposed to the standard EM/NCO’s leather chinstrap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe (Branch of Service Color), with white being chosen for Infanterie, (Infantry), personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap for EM/NCO’s and Company and Field grade officers. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EM/NCO'S OVERSEAS CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE EM/NCO'S OVERSEAS CAP

Lot # 281 (Sale Order: 352 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 300
Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction cap features fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and forward sides. The front center of the cap has a machine embroidered second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in one talo in pale silvery/grey cotton threads mounted on a cut-out blue/grey wool base and the front center of the fold down panels has a machine embroidered national tri-color cockade in black white and red rayon threads. Both the eagle and the cockade are neatly handstitched in place. The interior of the cap is fully lined in blue/grey rayon. Maker marked to Carl Halfar and is dated 1939 and is size marked 53 1/2. The "Schiffchenform", (Boat form), style overseas cap was originally developed by the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportverband, (German Air Sports League), the clandestine, civilian forerunner of the Luftwaffe, in 1933, and was adopted by the Luftwaffe shortly after its official establishment on February 26TH 1935. The insignia on the caps included the Luftwaffe style national eagle and the circular, black, white, and red national tri-color cockade as introduced on March 14TH 1933. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935. The original, short winged, first pattern national eagle was utilized until a, slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations dictated that the national eagle was to be worn on almost all headgear and on the right breast of almost all uniforms with a few minor exceptions. The overseas caps for Company and Field grade Officer's holding the ranks of Leutnant up to Oberst were distinguished from EM/NCO's caps by bright silver/aluminum piping while Officers holding Generals ranks of Generalmajor up to Reichsmarschall utilized gold colored fittings and EM/NCO's caps were generally not piped. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own headgear and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO's could choose to purchase their headgear from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase headgear of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.
Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction cap features fold down side and back panels with gently sloping downward scallops to the front and forward sides. The fr...moreont center of the cap has a machine embroidered second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in one talo in pale silvery/grey cotton threads mounted on a cut-out blue/grey wool base and the front center of the fold down panels has a machine embroidered national tri-color cockade in black white and red rayon threads. Both the eagle and the cockade are neatly handstitched in place. The interior of the cap is fully lined in blue/grey rayon. Maker marked to Carl Halfar and is dated 1939 and is size marked 53 1/2. The "Schiffchenform", (Boat form), style overseas cap was originally developed by the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportverband, (German Air Sports League), the clandestine, civilian forerunner of the Luftwaffe, in 1933, and was adopted by the Luftwaffe shortly after its official establishment on February 26TH 1935. The insignia on the caps included the Luftwaffe style national eagle and the circular, black, white, and red national tri-color cockade as introduced on March 14TH 1933. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935. The original, short winged, first pattern national eagle was utilized until a, slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations dictated that the national eagle was to be worn on almost all headgear and on the right breast of almost all uniforms with a few minor exceptions. The overseas caps for Company and Field grade Officer's holding the ranks of Leutnant up to Oberst were distinguished from EM/NCO's caps by bright silver/aluminum piping while Officers holding Generals ranks of Generalmajor up to Reichsmarschall utilized gold colored fittings and EM/NCO's caps were generally not piped. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own headgear and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO's could choose to purchase their headgear from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase headgear of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.

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WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE LKpW101 WINTER FLIGHT HELMET

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE LKpW101 WINTER FLIGHT HELMET

Lot # 282 (Sale Order: 353 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 500
Nice quality five panel brown grained kid leather construction winter flight helmet. All complete and in very nice condition. Size marked 56. Shows only the expected age and light usage. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. During WWII the Luftwaffe utilized no fewer then ten slightly different models of flight helmets with the main modifications being helmets issued for summer or winter wear and helmets with or without integral radio communication fittings. The LKpW101 model helmet was designed for winter wear and was outfitted with radio equipment as used by fighter pilots and bomber commanders. The LKpW101 model helmet was basically identical to the earlier LKpW100 model but with improved communications equipment.
Nice quality five panel brown grained kid leather construction winter flight helmet. All complete and in very nice condition. Size marked 56. Shows only the expected age ...moreand light usage. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. During WWII the Luftwaffe utilized no fewer then ten slightly different models of flight helmets with the main modifications being helmets issued for summer or winter wear and helmets with or without integral radio communication fittings. The LKpW101 model helmet was designed for winter wear and was outfitted with radio equipment as used by fighter pilots and bomber commanders. The LKpW101 model helmet was basically identical to the earlier LKpW100 model but with improved communications equipment.

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WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

Lot # 283 (Sale Order: 354 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 700
Nice quality privately purchased Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction flight EM/NCO’s visor cap features a black horizontally ribbed interwoven mohair centerband, and golden yellow wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has an second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) silver washed stamped aluminum Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons. The front center of the centerband has a silver washed stamped aluminum winged wreath with a black silver and red painted national tri-color cockade. The cap has a black patent leather chinstrap with two black painted vertically rectangular, metal retaining clips and two black painted vertically oval metal sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two smooth black painted sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended forward black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a machine stitched simulated leather lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orange/tan material. Complete celluloid sweat rhomboid with makers name and address. Dated for 1939 and size marked 58 1/2. The interior of the cap also has a tan leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Excellent Visor caps were a standard item for all military personnel during the Third Reich period, (Circa 1933-1945), and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with, based on the individual’s rank. On its inception on February 26TH 1935, the Luftwaffe, (Air-{Weapon}, Force), adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian forerunner of the Luftwaffe, including the visor cap. In March 1935 the earlier, "Tellerform", saucer shaped, caps were replaced with a new a "Sattelform" saddle shaped, cap with a higher front peak and an oval shaped top. The insignia utilized on the visor caps consisted of the Luftwaffe style national eagle as introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935 along with a new, winged, wreath and the national tri-color cockade. The original, first pattern, Luftwaffe style, national eagle was utilized until a slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. The visor caps for Company and Field grade Officers, holding the ranks of Leutnant up to Oberst were distinguished from EM/NCO’s caps by bright, silver/aluminum piping and a silver/aluminum chin cord while Officers holding Generals ranks of Generalmajor up to Reichsmarschall utilized gold colored fittings. EM/NCO ranks visor caps utilized the appropriate waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), piping and blackened leather chinstraps. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. The different branches of service within the Luftwaffe were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with golden yellow being chosen for Flieger, (Flight), personnel which was displayed as piping on EM/NCO’s visor caps.
Nice quality privately purchased Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction flight EM/NCO’s visor cap features a black horizontally ribbed interwoven mohair center...moreband, and golden yellow wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has an second pattern (Circa 1936/1937-1945) silver washed stamped aluminum Luftwaffe eagle clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons. The front center of the centerband has a silver washed stamped aluminum winged wreath with a black silver and red painted national tri-color cockade. The cap has a black patent leather chinstrap with two black painted vertically rectangular, metal retaining clips and two black painted vertically oval metal sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two smooth black painted sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended forward black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a machine stitched simulated leather lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orange/tan material. Complete celluloid sweat rhomboid with makers name and address. Dated for 1939 and size marked 58 1/2. The interior of the cap also has a tan leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Excellent Visor caps were a standard item for all military personnel during the Third Reich period, (Circa 1933-1945), and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with, based on the individual’s rank. On its inception on February 26TH 1935, the Luftwaffe, (Air-{Weapon}, Force), adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian forerunner of the Luftwaffe, including the visor cap. In March 1935 the earlier, "Tellerform", saucer shaped, caps were replaced with a new a "Sattelform" saddle shaped, cap with a higher front peak and an oval shaped top. The insignia utilized on the visor caps consisted of the Luftwaffe style national eagle as introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935 along with a new, winged, wreath and the national tri-color cockade. The original, first pattern, Luftwaffe style, national eagle was utilized until a slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. The visor caps for Company and Field grade Officers, holding the ranks of Leutnant up to Oberst were distinguished from EM/NCO’s caps by bright, silver/aluminum piping and a silver/aluminum chin cord while Officers holding Generals ranks of Generalmajor up to Reichsmarschall utilized gold colored fittings. EM/NCO ranks visor caps utilized the appropriate waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), piping and blackened leather chinstraps. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. The different branches of service within the Luftwaffe were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with golden yellow being chosen for Flieger, (Flight), personnel which was displayed as piping on EM/NCO’s visor caps.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S VISOR CAP

Lot # 284 (Sale Order: 355 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 600High Estimate: 800
Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction visor cap with a very subtle whipcord weave features a black horizontally ribbed interwoven mohair centerband and bright interwoven silver/aluminum piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a hand embroidered second pattern Luftwaffe eagle in bright silver/aluminum wire threads with bright silver/aluminum bullion accent threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. The eagle is neatly handstitched to the cap. The front center of the centerband has a hand embroidered, winged, oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum wire threads, encompassing a hand embroidered national tri-color cockade. The wreath has grey and black accent threads and the national tri-color cockade is constructed in black and silver/aluminum wire threads with an a central red wool dot The winged wreath and cockade are mounted on a cut-out black wool base which is also hand stitched in place. The cap has an interwoven twisted silver/aluminum braid chin cord which is secured to the cap by two small silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has a forward extended blackened lacquered vulcanfiber visor. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gray rayon. The interior of the cap has a leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Roughly a size 55. Excellent Visor caps were a standard item for all military personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. On its inception on February 26TH 1935, the Luftwaffe adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), its civilian forerunner, including the visor cap. In March 1935 the earlier, "Tellerform", saucer shaped, caps were replaced with a new a "Sattelform" cap with a higher front peak and an oval shaped top. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. Company and Field grade Officer’s caps were distinguished from the EM/NCO’s caps by bright silver/aluminum piping and a silver/aluminum chin cord while General Officer’s ranks utilized gold colored fittings. EM/NCO ranks visor caps utilized the appropriate waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), piping and blackened leather chinstraps.
Luftwaffe blue/grey wool/rayon blend construction visor cap with a very subtle whipcord weave features a black horizontally ribbed interwoven mohair centerband and bright...more interwoven silver/aluminum piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a hand embroidered second pattern Luftwaffe eagle in bright silver/aluminum wire threads with bright silver/aluminum bullion accent threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. The eagle is neatly handstitched to the cap. The front center of the centerband has a hand embroidered, winged, oak-leaf wreath in silver/aluminum wire threads, encompassing a hand embroidered national tri-color cockade. The wreath has grey and black accent threads and the national tri-color cockade is constructed in black and silver/aluminum wire threads with an a central red wool dot The winged wreath and cockade are mounted on a cut-out black wool base which is also hand stitched in place. The cap has an interwoven twisted silver/aluminum braid chin cord which is secured to the cap by two small silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has a forward extended blackened lacquered vulcanfiber visor. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gray rayon. The interior of the cap has a leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section. Roughly a size 55. Excellent Visor caps were a standard item for all military personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. On its inception on February 26TH 1935, the Luftwaffe adopted most of the uniform items of the earlier DLV, Deutscher Luftsport Verband, (German Air Sports League), its civilian forerunner, including the visor cap. In March 1935 the earlier, "Tellerform", saucer shaped, caps were replaced with a new a "Sattelform" cap with a higher front peak and an oval shaped top. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the Luftwaffe’s Verkaufsabteilung, (Air-Force Sales Department), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. Company and Field grade Officer’s caps were distinguished from the EM/NCO’s caps by bright silver/aluminum piping and a silver/aluminum chin cord while General Officer’s ranks utilized gold colored fittings. EM/NCO ranks visor caps utilized the appropriate waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), piping and blackened leather chinstraps.

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WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE FK33 WINTER FLIGHT HELMET

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE FK33 WINTER FLIGHT HELMET

Lot # 285 (Sale Order: 356 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 400
Chocolate brown leather construction flight helmet without radio equipment and with steel fittings. The helmet features five brown leather panels with two panels to each side and a central panel running from the nape of the neck to the forehead section. The top central panel has the partially tunnel loop designed for an oxygen mask retaining strap but the strap was never applied. The reverse side panels each have a vertical leather strap with a single metal snap closure and a horizontal leather retaining loop designed to secure the goggles in place. The reverse nape of the neck has two horizontal, tunnel looped fabric covered fit adjustment springs with a single molded brown bakelite button to each side. The side panels of the helmet each have a vertically oval leather ear panels. The bottom edges of the forward side panels each have an extended vertical chinstrap with corresponding pronged sheet metal length adjustment buckles and horizontal leather retaining loops. The forward left side panel of the helmet also has a small horizontal slash to pass the right side chinstrap through before buckling for a secure closure. The interior of the helmet is fully lined in white fleece with a small strip of tan chamois fabric at the forehead section. Shows normal period wear and use. The helmet is in overall nice condition. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. During WWII the Luftwaffe utilized no fewer then ten slightly different models of flight helmets with the main modifications being helmets issued for summer or winter wear and helmets with or without integral radio communication fittings. The FK33 model helmet was designed for winter wear and was without radio equipment as used by bomber crews, and for training in gliders and aircraft without radios.
Chocolate brown leather construction flight helmet without radio equipment and with steel fittings. The helmet features five brown leather panels with two panels to each ...moreside and a central panel running from the nape of the neck to the forehead section. The top central panel has the partially tunnel loop designed for an oxygen mask retaining strap but the strap was never applied. The reverse side panels each have a vertical leather strap with a single metal snap closure and a horizontal leather retaining loop designed to secure the goggles in place. The reverse nape of the neck has two horizontal, tunnel looped fabric covered fit adjustment springs with a single molded brown bakelite button to each side. The side panels of the helmet each have a vertically oval leather ear panels. The bottom edges of the forward side panels each have an extended vertical chinstrap with corresponding pronged sheet metal length adjustment buckles and horizontal leather retaining loops. The forward left side panel of the helmet also has a small horizontal slash to pass the right side chinstrap through before buckling for a secure closure. The interior of the helmet is fully lined in white fleece with a small strip of tan chamois fabric at the forehead section. Shows normal period wear and use. The helmet is in overall nice condition. With the advent of military aircraft in WWI most of the early pilots soon discovered that appropriate protective headgear was a necessity due to the cold and the all too frequent occurrence of oil leaking into the slipstream and covering the pilot. Originally the German military was caught unprepared and no specific headgear or uniforms for pilots were available. This resulted in the pilots utilizing commercially produced motor car helmets. These tight fitting, soft leather helmets proved to be ideal and future flight helmets were basically modified versions of the early motor car helmets. During WWII the Luftwaffe utilized no fewer then ten slightly different models of flight helmets with the main modifications being helmets issued for summer or winter wear and helmets with or without integral radio communication fittings. The FK33 model helmet was designed for winter wear and was without radio equipment as used by bomber crews, and for training in gliders and aircraft without radios.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN INFANTRY EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

Lot # 286 (Sale Order: 357 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 400
Nice quality visor cap with a field-grey wool body and crown with a subtle whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Good quality aluminum eagle and cockade. The chinstrap and the chinstrap retaining buttons are absent. The cap has an extended black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip at the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orangish/tan oilcloth. The crown lining has a stitch hole outline wear a sweat diamond has been removed. The interior of the cap also it wide tan leather sweatband intact. Roughly a size 55. Very Good Visor caps were a standard issue item for all EM/NCO personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Regulations for wear of the visor cap by EM/NCO ranks dictated that they be worn with the Reporting and Walking-Out dress, and the Undress uniform. Regulations also required Senior NCO’s to wear the visor cap with the Service uniform. Originally the insignia worn on the visor cap consisted the Weimar Reichsheer patterns which were replaced with the second pattern in March 1935. Of Note: Certain Senior NCO ranks were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.
Nice quality visor cap with a field-grey wool body and crown with a subtle whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe to the crown...more edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Good quality aluminum eagle and cockade. The chinstrap and the chinstrap retaining buttons are absent. The cap has an extended black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip at the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orangish/tan oilcloth. The crown lining has a stitch hole outline wear a sweat diamond has been removed. The interior of the cap also it wide tan leather sweatband intact. Roughly a size 55. Very Good Visor caps were a standard issue item for all EM/NCO personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Regulations for wear of the visor cap by EM/NCO ranks dictated that they be worn with the Reporting and Walking-Out dress, and the Undress uniform. Regulations also required Senior NCO’s to wear the visor cap with the Service uniform. Originally the insignia worn on the visor cap consisted the Weimar Reichsheer patterns which were replaced with the second pattern in March 1935. Of Note: Certain Senior NCO ranks were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FUR LEATHER WINTER CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FUR LEATHER WINTER CAP

Lot # 287 (Sale Order: 358 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 200High Estimate: 300
Nice quality multi-panel patch work whitened sheep skin construction winter cap with the natural hide to the exterior and the white sheep’s wool to the interior. The cap features fold down side and back panels with the panels held in position at the top of the cap by a thread loop and a corresponding button. When the side and back panels are in the upright position the sheep’s wool is visible to the exterior. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearer’s ears and neck and the panels could be secured with the fabric loop and button closed under the wearer’s chin as required. The fold down side panels each have a small circular cut-out with a corresponding overlapping horizontal "U" shaped closure panel with a single brown painted sheet metal "Prym" closure snap to each. The side panels also have an additional male snap enabling the horizontal, "U" shaped closure panels to be secured in the open position as required. Insignia has been removed from the front of the cap and where the eagle was a small tear is to the leather. Size marked 57. Just needs in insignia. Very Good The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941/42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941/42 the Oberkommando des Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), recognized the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. In April 1942 Hitler approved the chosen design, and the first models were issued in the autumn of that year, included assorted winter fur caps. The fur caps were a standard issue item and were distributed to all EM/NCO’s for the winter season, (September 15TH to April 15TH), with other winter garments and were to be returned to the units storage depot at the end of the season for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear were required to purchase the new winter garments until regulations of December 1942 extended the issue winter clothing to all ranks in the colder theatres of operation. Although there was no official standard model of the fur cap the most commonly encountered type followed the basic pattern of the Mountain and M43 caps with fold down back and side panels designed to protect the wearers ears and neck.
Nice quality multi-panel patch work whitened sheep skin construction winter cap with the natural hide to the exterior and the white sheep’s wool to the interior. The cap ...morefeatures fold down side and back panels with the panels held in position at the top of the cap by a thread loop and a corresponding button. When the side and back panels are in the upright position the sheep’s wool is visible to the exterior. The back and side panels were designed to be folded down to protect the wearer’s ears and neck and the panels could be secured with the fabric loop and button closed under the wearer’s chin as required. The fold down side panels each have a small circular cut-out with a corresponding overlapping horizontal "U" shaped closure panel with a single brown painted sheet metal "Prym" closure snap to each. The side panels also have an additional male snap enabling the horizontal, "U" shaped closure panels to be secured in the open position as required. Insignia has been removed from the front of the cap and where the eagle was a small tear is to the leather. Size marked 57. Just needs in insignia. Very Good The severe cold encountered on the Russian front in the winter of 1941/42 found the Germans completely unprepared not only in heat retaining cold weather garments but also snow camouflage garments. This resulted in numerous, hastily improvised and makeshift heat retaining and snow camouflage items being utilized including everything from civilian winter clothing to white bed sheets. After the winter of 1941/42 the Oberkommando des Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), recognized the need for heavier winter clothing and testing began in the spring of 1942 to develop suitable garments. In April 1942 Hitler approved the chosen design, and the first models were issued in the autumn of that year, included assorted winter fur caps. The fur caps were a standard issue item and were distributed to all EM/NCO’s for the winter season, (September 15TH to April 15TH), with other winter garments and were to be returned to the units storage depot at the end of the season for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms and headgear were required to purchase the new winter garments until regulations of December 1942 extended the issue winter clothing to all ranks in the colder theatres of operation. Although there was no official standard model of the fur cap the most commonly encountered type followed the basic pattern of the Mountain and M43 caps with fold down back and side panels designed to protect the wearers ears and neck.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY INFANTRY EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY INFANTRY EM/NCO'S VISOR CAP

Lot # 288 (Sale Order: 359 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 400
Visor cap with a field-grey wool body and crown with a subtle whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Good quality aluminum eagle and cockade. The leather chinstrap and the chinstrap retaining buttons also present. The cap has an extended black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip at the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in tan satin. The interior of the cap also it wide gray leather sweatband. The cap has a cut in the side of the cap but doesn't severely detract from the hat. Visor caps were a standard issue item for all EM/NCO personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Regulations for wear of the visor cap by EM/NCO ranks dictated that they be worn with the Reporting and Walking-Out dress, and the Undress uniform. Regulations also required Senior NCO’s to wear the visor cap with the Service uniform. Originally the insignia worn on the visor cap consisted the Weimar Reichsheer patterns which were replaced with the second pattern in March 1935. Of Note: Certain Senior NCO ranks were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.
Visor cap with a field-grey wool body and crown with a subtle whipcord weave and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and bot...moreh the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Good quality aluminum eagle and cockade. The leather chinstrap and the chinstrap retaining buttons also present. The cap has an extended black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip at the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in tan satin. The interior of the cap also it wide gray leather sweatband. The cap has a cut in the side of the cap but doesn't severely detract from the hat. Visor caps were a standard issue item for all EM/NCO personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Regulations for wear of the visor cap by EM/NCO ranks dictated that they be worn with the Reporting and Walking-Out dress, and the Undress uniform. Regulations also required Senior NCO’s to wear the visor cap with the Service uniform. Originally the insignia worn on the visor cap consisted the Weimar Reichsheer patterns which were replaced with the second pattern in March 1935. Of Note: Certain Senior NCO ranks were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY HBT EM/NCO'S DRILL TUNIC

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY HBT EM/NCO'S DRILL TUNIC

Lot # 289 (Sale Order: 360 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
Reed green, cotton/rayon blend construction drill tunic with an HBT weave, features a vertical, hidden, five button front closure with a single metal hook and eye positioned at the neckline. This pattern has two exterior lower pockets. The tunic has a lay down collar with the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching to the reverse. All buttons are complete and have original stitching. Tunic looks unissued. Nice Rbnr# and size markings to the interior. The tunic is roughly size 40" chest. MINT
Reed green, cotton/rayon blend construction drill tunic with an HBT weave, features a vertical, hidden, five button front closure with a single metal hook and eye positio...morened at the neckline. This pattern has two exterior lower pockets. The tunic has a lay down collar with the typical zig-zag reinforcement stitching to the reverse. All buttons are complete and have original stitching. Tunic looks unissued. Nice Rbnr# and size markings to the interior. The tunic is roughly size 40" chest. MINT

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICER'S M38 OVERSEAS CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY OFFICER'S M38 OVERSEAS CAP

Lot # 290 (Sale Order: 361 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500
M38 pattern field-grey wool and rayon blend construction cap. The cap features fold down side and back panels with scalloped slopes to the forward side panels. The crown edge and the forward scalloped side panels are both piped in bright interwoven silver/aluminum braiding. The cap has a field-grey enamel painted magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommet to each side positioned just below the crown edges. The front center of the cap has a hand embroidered national eagle in silver/aluminum wire threads on a cut-out woven dark green wool base. The eagle is original handstitched to the cap. The front center of the fold down panels has a padded, hand embroidered national tri-color cockade which is also handstitched to the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in ribbed black cotton/rayon twill and has a leather sweatband positioned at the front forehead section. Roughly a size 56. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. The Officer’s M38 overseas field cap was originally introduced on December 6TH 1938 as a replacement for the old pattern visored field cap that had been introduced in March 1934. The design of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap was based on the M34 overseas cap as worn by EM/NCO’s. The black panzer version of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap wasn’t officially introduced until March 27TH 1940.
M38 pattern field-grey wool and rayon blend construction cap. The cap features fold down side and back panels with scalloped slopes to the forward side panels. The crown ...moreedge and the forward scalloped side panels are both piped in bright interwoven silver/aluminum braiding. The cap has a field-grey enamel painted magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommet to each side positioned just below the crown edges. The front center of the cap has a hand embroidered national eagle in silver/aluminum wire threads on a cut-out woven dark green wool base. The eagle is original handstitched to the cap. The front center of the fold down panels has a padded, hand embroidered national tri-color cockade which is also handstitched to the cap. The interior of the cap is fully lined in ribbed black cotton/rayon twill and has a leather sweatband positioned at the front forehead section. Roughly a size 56. Nice worn and used example showing the expected age and wear. The Officer’s M38 overseas field cap was originally introduced on December 6TH 1938 as a replacement for the old pattern visored field cap that had been introduced in March 1934. The design of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap was based on the M34 overseas cap as worn by EM/NCO’s. The black panzer version of the Officer’s M38 overseas cap wasn’t officially introduced until March 27TH 1940.

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WWII NAZI RAD OFFICER'S ROBIN HOOD SERVICE CAP

WWII NAZI RAD OFFICER'S ROBIN HOOD SERVICE CAP

Lot # 290a (Sale Order: 362 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 600High Estimate: 800
Nice quality early private purchase officers service cap. Mid-brown wool construction cap with turned up side and back panels which gently slope downwards to the front sides. The turned up side and back panels are piped at the top edge with officers silver/aluminum piping. Each side of the caps body has two tan enamel painted magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommets positioned just above the turned up panels. The front center of the cap has a chocolate brown felt centerband with a hand embroidered (silver bullion with red & black rayon) officers RAD insignia. The insignia consists of an inverted pointed tip spade head with a red embroidered outer border encompassing a central black embroidered canted swastika flanked by diagonally angled sheaves of wheat. The cap has a short rounded extended front visor with an internal stiffener. The visor has a row of reinforcement stitching near the forward edge and a "U" shaped, silver/aluminum officers piping positioned mid-way from the forward edge. The interior is completely lined in a nice high quality gold rayon. Cap is missing its original brown leather sweatband. Roughly a size 55-56. Shows the expected period use and wear with mothing throughout.
Nice quality early private purchase officers service cap. Mid-brown wool construction cap with turned up side and back panels which gently slope downwards to the front si...moredes. The turned up side and back panels are piped at the top edge with officers silver/aluminum piping. Each side of the caps body has two tan enamel painted magnetic sheet metal ventilation grommets positioned just above the turned up panels. The front center of the cap has a chocolate brown felt centerband with a hand embroidered (silver bullion with red & black rayon) officers RAD insignia. The insignia consists of an inverted pointed tip spade head with a red embroidered outer border encompassing a central black embroidered canted swastika flanked by diagonally angled sheaves of wheat. The cap has a short rounded extended front visor with an internal stiffener. The visor has a row of reinforcement stitching near the forward edge and a "U" shaped, silver/aluminum officers piping positioned mid-way from the forward edge. The interior is completely lined in a nice high quality gold rayon. Cap is missing its original brown leather sweatband. Roughly a size 55-56. Shows the expected period use and wear with mothing throughout.

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WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE SSK90 FLIGHT HELMET

WWII NAZI LUFTWAFFE SSK90 FLIGHT HELMET

Lot # 290b (Sale Order: 363 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
This helmet is constructed of overlapping riveted and stamped thin steel metal plates with an exterior five panel chocolate brown leather covering. The exterior leather panels consist of dual side panels with central, vertical, machine stitched seams and a single panel running over the top crown from the obverse to the reverse. The top crown panel has the addition of a raised, tubular leather "comb", with internal padding, running from the obverse forehead section to the top center of the crown. This "comb" served double duty as an easily accessible handle and afforded extra crash protection. The reverse of the central panel has a horizontal leather loop stitched near the bottom edge to secure the communication wiring. The helmet has semi-circular cut-outs to each side at the bottom edge to facilitate the use of communications headsets. The semi-circular cut-outs are both flanked by slightly diagonally angled, leather loops and male snaps to secure the "Y" patterned chin strap harness but the chinstrap is missing. The interior of the helmet is fully lined with a five panel slightly mottled and white flecked tan cotton material as utilized on the summer flight suits with an internal padding. The lining has a white rayon label with blue machine woven script machine stitched in place. The script to the label includes the designer’s name, "Seimens", the model designation, "Baumuster SSK 90", the manufacturer’s name, "Luftfahrtgerätewerk Hakenfelde G.M.B.H., (Aviation Equipment Works, Hakenfelde Incorporated), the acronym, "Striwa", indicating, Striegel& Wagner, and, "Kopfgroße: 57-59", (Head Sizes: 57-59). Good
This helmet is constructed of overlapping riveted and stamped thin steel metal plates with an exterior five panel chocolate brown leather covering. The exterior leather p...moreanels consist of dual side panels with central, vertical, machine stitched seams and a single panel running over the top crown from the obverse to the reverse. The top crown panel has the addition of a raised, tubular leather "comb", with internal padding, running from the obverse forehead section to the top center of the crown. This "comb" served double duty as an easily accessible handle and afforded extra crash protection. The reverse of the central panel has a horizontal leather loop stitched near the bottom edge to secure the communication wiring. The helmet has semi-circular cut-outs to each side at the bottom edge to facilitate the use of communications headsets. The semi-circular cut-outs are both flanked by slightly diagonally angled, leather loops and male snaps to secure the "Y" patterned chin strap harness but the chinstrap is missing. The interior of the helmet is fully lined with a five panel slightly mottled and white flecked tan cotton material as utilized on the summer flight suits with an internal padding. The lining has a white rayon label with blue machine woven script machine stitched in place. The script to the label includes the designer’s name, "Seimens", the model designation, "Baumuster SSK 90", the manufacturer’s name, "Luftfahrtgerätewerk Hakenfelde G.M.B.H., (Aviation Equipment Works, Hakenfelde Incorporated), the acronym, "Striwa", indicating, Striegel& Wagner, and, "Kopfgroße: 57-59", (Head Sizes: 57-59). Good

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WWII NAZI GERMAN MINESWEEPER'S WAR BADGE PLAQUE

WWII NAZI GERMAN MINESWEEPER'S WAR BADGE PLAQUE

Lot # 290c (Sale Order: 364 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 400
Large cast ceramic rendition of the Minesweeper’s war badge. Badge measures 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 and is period to WWII, Excellent center piece for a KM badge display. The Minesweeper’s war badge was instituted on August 31ST 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder for award to personnel serving on minesweepers sub-chasers and escort vessels who met the prescribed requirements. The main prerequisite for bestowal of the award was participation in three operational sorties. Excellent
Large cast ceramic rendition of the Minesweeper’s war badge. Badge measures 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 and is period to WWII, Excellent center piece for a KM badge display. The Minesw...moreeeper’s war badge was instituted on August 31ST 1940 by Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine und Großadmiral (Commander in Chief of the Navy and Grand Admiral) Erich Raeder for award to personnel serving on minesweepers sub-chasers and escort vessels who met the prescribed requirements. The main prerequisite for bestowal of the award was participation in three operational sorties. Excellent

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WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 LUFTWAFFE SD HELMET

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 LUFTWAFFE SD HELMET

Lot # 291 (Sale Order: 365 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
Helmet retains about most of its original smooth Luftwaffe blue/grey paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets and both ventilation bushings are all intact. M31 tan leather portion of the liner has been replaced but still retaining the aluminum band. Reverse interior neckguard apron is serial/lot number stamped, "4580" and left side apron has manufacturers code and size stamp, "Q64", indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft personnel on August 18TH 1934, and adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet. The first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.
Helmet retains about most of its original smooth Luftwaffe blue/grey paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets a...morend both ventilation bushings are all intact. M31 tan leather portion of the liner has been replaced but still retaining the aluminum band. Reverse interior neckguard apron is serial/lot number stamped, "4580" and left side apron has manufacturers code and size stamp, "Q64", indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft personnel on August 18TH 1934, and adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet. The first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE M42 SINGLE DECAL HELMET

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE M42 SINGLE DECAL HELMET

Lot # 292 (Sale Order: 366 of 854)      

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Helmet retains about 90% of its field-grey paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is also retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets intact. M31 tan leather liner is complete and dried condition. The reverse interior neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "3268" and the interior left side apron has stamped manufacturers code and size, "NS66" indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 66. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, (Iron and Foundry Works), in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportsverband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian, forerunner of the Luftwaffe on August 18TH 1934, and adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet. The first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.
Helmet retains about 90% of its field-grey paint. Second pattern Luftwaffe eagle decal is also retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets intact. M31 tan leathe...morer liner is complete and dried condition. The reverse interior neck guard apron is lot number stamped, "3268" and the interior left side apron has stamped manufacturers code and size, "NS66" indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 66. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, (Iron and Foundry Works), in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence Force, Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportsverband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian, forerunner of the Luftwaffe on August 18TH 1934, and adopted for wear by the Luftwaffe on March 1ST 1935 along with the national tri-color shield for wear on the helmet. The first pattern national eagle was utilized until a modified second pattern eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations of June 12TH 1940 discontinued the use of the national tri-color decal and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the national eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M40 COMBAT HELMET

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M40 COMBAT HELMET

Lot # 293 (Sale Order: 367 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 600
The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 85% of its slightly rough textured age darkened field-grey paint with numerous small surface scratches and minor surface spotting. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 style leather liner with all of its fingers intact. The liner is in overall good condition and light age and usage toning. Original size adjustment string is present. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped "Q64" and "DN473" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Period worn and used example with an original dated chinstrap. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), (Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.
The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 85% of its slightly rough textured age darkened field-grey paint with numerous small surface scratches and minor...more surface spotting. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 style leather liner with all of its fingers intact. The liner is in overall good condition and light age and usage toning. Original size adjustment string is present. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped "Q64" and "DN473" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Period worn and used example with an original dated chinstrap. Very Good The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr, (National Defence {Force}), (Circa 1919-1933), era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN M42 ARMY HELMET W/ LINER

WWII NAZI GERMAN M42 ARMY HELMET W/ LINER

Lot # 293a (Sale Order: 368 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 700
The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 70% of its factory applied field-grey paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle shield decal featuring a eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons on a black shield shaped base. The decal is retained about 80%. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 tan leather liner with all but one of the eight original fingers and the original leather tie string intact. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "2725", and the manufacturers code and size, "NS62" indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 62. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.
The stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 70% of its factory applied field-grey paint. The left side of the helmet has an Wehrmacht eagle shield decal fea...moreturing a eagle with down-swept wings clutching a canted swastika in it’s talons on a black shield shaped base. The decal is retained about 80%. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 tan leather liner with all but one of the eight original fingers and the original leather tie string intact. The reverse interior neck guard apron has a stamped serial number, "2725", and the manufacturers code and size, "NS62" indicating manufacture by Vereinigte Deutsche Nickelwerke, AG. Schwerte, size 62. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet. Originally the Third Reich national tri-color helmet decal was introduced on March 14TH 1933 for wear on the left side of the helmet to replace the Reichswehr era state shield insignia. Regulations of February 17TH 1934 introduced the Wehrmacht eagle decal and the national tri-color decal was shifted to the right side of the helmet with the Wehrmacht eagle decal positioned on the left hand side. Regulations of March 21ST 1940 dictated that the national tri-color decal was to be removed from all helmets and further regulations of August 28TH 1943 abolished the Wehrmacht eagle decal and dictated that it was also to be removed from all helmets although the directives were not completely adhered to.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER OFFICER'S VISOR HAT

WWII NAZI GERMAN PANZER OFFICER'S VISOR HAT

Lot # 294 (Sale Order: 369 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 700High Estimate: 900
Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a field-grey doeskin wool construction body and crown and a dark green wool centerband with pink wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Nice quality officers hand embroidered wreath and national eagle all original to the cap. The cap has a twisted bright silver/aluminum chin cord intact secured in place by two small silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has an extended forward, black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gold rayon. Nice shield with makers logo. The interior of the cap also has a wide leatherette sweatband which is complete and in nice condition. The cap is roughly size 58. Visor caps were a standard item for all armed forces personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Originally the insignia worn on the visor caps consisted of the Weimar Reichswehr pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade and a blackened leather chinstrap for all ranks. In February 1927 new chin cords for Officer ranks were introduced with silver cords for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt cords for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall. On March 14TH 1933 the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and on February 17TH 1934 the Third Reich pattern national eagle for the army was officially introduced for wear on the visor cap. In March 1935 a new, more detailed, pattern wreath and cockade and a second, larger pattern national eagle were also introduced for wear and in late 1935 regulations altered the Reichswehr era field-grey colored centerband to a dark blue/green coloration which was utilized until the end of the war. Further regulations of February 26TH 1936 also permitted senior NCO’s who were Officer Candidates to wear the Officers twisted silver/aluminum chin cord on their visor caps as opposed to the standard EM/NCO’s leather chinstrap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with pink being chosen for Panzer personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap for EM/NCO’s and Company and Field grade officers. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.
Nice quality private purchase visor cap with a field-grey doeskin wool construction body and crown and a dark green wool centerband with pink wool waffenfarbe piping to t...morehe crown edge and the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Nice quality officers hand embroidered wreath and national eagle all original to the cap. The cap has a twisted bright silver/aluminum chin cord intact secured in place by two small silver washed pebbled alloy buttons. The cap has an extended forward, black lacquered vulcanfibre visor with a subtly raised lip near the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gold rayon. Nice shield with makers logo. The interior of the cap also has a wide leatherette sweatband which is complete and in nice condition. The cap is roughly size 58. Visor caps were a standard item for all armed forces personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Originally the insignia worn on the visor caps consisted of the Weimar Reichswehr pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade and a blackened leather chinstrap for all ranks. In February 1927 new chin cords for Officer ranks were introduced with silver cords for the ranks of Leutnant to Oberst and gilt cords for the ranks of Generalmajor to Generalfeldmarschall. On March 14TH 1933 the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red and on February 17TH 1934 the Third Reich pattern national eagle for the army was officially introduced for wear on the visor cap. In March 1935 a new, more detailed, pattern wreath and cockade and a second, larger pattern national eagle were also introduced for wear and in late 1935 regulations altered the Reichswehr era field-grey colored centerband to a dark blue/green coloration which was utilized until the end of the war. Further regulations of February 26TH 1936 also permitted senior NCO’s who were Officer Candidates to wear the Officers twisted silver/aluminum chin cord on their visor caps as opposed to the standard EM/NCO’s leather chinstrap. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a specific, identifying, waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with pink being chosen for Panzer personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap for EM/NCO’s and Company and Field grade officers. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DRK ENLISTED VISOR CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN RED CROSS DRK ENLISTED VISOR CAP

Lot # 295 (Sale Order: 370 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 500
Grey wool DRK EM/NCO visor cap whose one-piece circular crown is piped in light gray with a body with seams to each of its cardinal points a one-piece gray center band piped in light gray along both edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse and a black leather visor. Fixed to the forward seam line of the body is an eagle with down-swept wings clutching the Red Cross and with a mobile swastika to its breast. The eagle is enameled in black and the Balkan cross is in red enamel. Beneath this fixed to the front of the center band is a three-piece cockade and wreath. Fixed by black painted metal buttons positioned over each ear is the black leather chin strap. The leather visor is in excellent condition. Interior of the cap is fully lined in golden brown rayon. Original celluloid sweat diamond is complete and in very good condition. The wide leather sweatband is complete. Cap is roughly a size 56.
Grey wool DRK EM/NCO visor cap whose one-piece circular crown is piped in light gray with a body with seams to each of its cardinal points a one-piece gray center band pi...moreped in light gray along both edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse and a black leather visor. Fixed to the forward seam line of the body is an eagle with down-swept wings clutching the Red Cross and with a mobile swastika to its breast. The eagle is enameled in black and the Balkan cross is in red enamel. Beneath this fixed to the front of the center band is a three-piece cockade and wreath. Fixed by black painted metal buttons positioned over each ear is the black leather chin strap. The leather visor is in excellent condition. Interior of the cap is fully lined in golden brown rayon. Original celluloid sweat diamond is complete and in very good condition. The wide leather sweatband is complete. Cap is roughly a size 56.

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WWII NAZI FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DOUBLE DECAL HELMET

WWII NAZI FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DOUBLE DECAL HELMET

Lot # 296 (Sale Order: 371 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 500
The stamped metal construction civic M34 "square dip" style helmet retains most of its original black satin finish paint. The left side of the helmet has a silver bordered black based police decal with the second pattern silver wreathed police eagle as introduced on July 28TH 1936. The right side of the helmet has a party shield decal. The helmet has two separate groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All four of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style light tan leather liner. Liner is complete. Original chinstrap is complete as well as the protective leather neck flap. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Size marked 57. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). Standardization of the helmets was never completely achieved although the black satin finish and the decals as introduced on July 28TH 1936 were pretty much universally worn through-out the Feuerschutzpolizei.
The stamped metal construction civic M34 "square dip" style helmet retains most of its original black satin finish paint. The left side of the helmet has a silver bordere...mored black based police decal with the second pattern silver wreathed police eagle as introduced on July 28TH 1936. The right side of the helmet has a party shield decal. The helmet has two separate groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes positioned on each side of the crown. All four of the flat headed liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 civic style light tan leather liner. Liner is complete. Original chinstrap is complete as well as the protective leather neck flap. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Size marked 57. On June 17TH 1936, Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler was appointed to the newly created position of Chef der Deutschen Polizei im Reichsministerium des Innern, (Chief of the German Police in the National Ministry of the Interior), effectively giving him full control of all police agencies within Germany. As a result of this appointment and the restructuring of all the separate German state police into a single national police force new regulations were instituted to bring about uniformity in dress for all police through-out the country. The new dress regulations included an attempt to standardize the helmets of the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). Standardization of the helmets was never completely achieved although the black satin finish and the decals as introduced on July 28TH 1936 were pretty much universally worn through-out the Feuerschutzpolizei.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 SD ARMY HELMET W/ LINER

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 SD ARMY HELMET W/ LINER

Lot # 296a (Sale Order: 372 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 500
German World War II Army M-35 Single Decal Combat Helmet. The body has M-40 rework paint inside and out. Has the army eagle clutching a swastika in his talons decal on the left side, which is about 60% present. As per 1940 regulations, the national colors decal on the right side has been painted over. The inside skirt is size marked with a ‘62’ shell size. It is also batch marked on the rear of the inside skirt ‘? 71’. Includes the brown leather liner. Combat used. Very good plus condition.
German World War II Army M-35 Single Decal Combat Helmet. The body has M-40 rework paint inside and out. Has the army eagle clutching a swastika in his talons decal on th...moree left side, which is about 60% present. As per 1940 regulations, the national colors decal on the right side has been painted over. The inside skirt is size marked with a ‘62’ shell size. It is also batch marked on the rear of the inside skirt ‘? 71’. Includes the brown leather liner. Combat used. Very good plus condition.

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WWII RAD DOUBLE DECAL BEADED M38 GLADIATOR HELMET

WWII RAD DOUBLE DECAL BEADED M38 GLADIATOR HELMET

Lot # 297 (Sale Order: 373 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,000
One piece stamped sheet steel construction M38 "Gladiator" style helmet retains a good of its overpainted smooth brown painted finish. The helmet has a RAD decal to each side of the helmet. The helmet has two groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes to either side of the crown. All three of the small, flat headed, liner retaining rivets are intact. The helmet has an embossed horizontal beaded rim between the crown and the visor/neck guard. The visor/neck guard has a semi-circular "ear" cut-out and a brazed vertical seam to either side. Complete original liner and chinstrap. Size marked 57. The basis of the Reichsarbeitsdienst, (National Labor Service), dates back, at least, to 1929 with the formation of the AAD, Anhalt Arbeitsdienst, (Anhalt Labor Service), and the FAD-B, Freiwillingen Arbeitsdienst-Bayern, (Volunteer Labor Service Bavaria). Shortly after Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor, (January 30TH 1933), the NSDAP consolidated these, and other labor organizations into the NSAD, Nationalsozialist Arbeitsdienst, (National Socialist Labor Service), under the control of Reichsarbeitsführer Konstatin Hierl. On June 26TH 1935 the NSAD was re-designated RAD. In April 1934 Hitler developed a uniform including several variants of helmets.
One piece stamped sheet steel construction M38 "Gladiator" style helmet retains a good of its overpainted smooth brown painted finish. The helmet has a RAD decal to each ...moreside of the helmet. The helmet has two groups of seven "salt & pepper" ventilation holes to either side of the crown. All three of the small, flat headed, liner retaining rivets are intact. The helmet has an embossed horizontal beaded rim between the crown and the visor/neck guard. The visor/neck guard has a semi-circular "ear" cut-out and a brazed vertical seam to either side. Complete original liner and chinstrap. Size marked 57. The basis of the Reichsarbeitsdienst, (National Labor Service), dates back, at least, to 1929 with the formation of the AAD, Anhalt Arbeitsdienst, (Anhalt Labor Service), and the FAD-B, Freiwillingen Arbeitsdienst-Bayern, (Volunteer Labor Service Bavaria). Shortly after Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor, (January 30TH 1933), the NSDAP consolidated these, and other labor organizations into the NSAD, Nationalsozialist Arbeitsdienst, (National Socialist Labor Service), under the control of Reichsarbeitsführer Konstatin Hierl. On June 26TH 1935 the NSAD was re-designated RAD. In April 1934 Hitler developed a uniform including several variants of helmets.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN FORESTRY WALDENHUT HAT

WWII NAZI GERMAN FORESTRY WALDENHUT HAT

Lot # 298 (Sale Order: 374 of 854)      

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German WWII Forestry "Waldenhut" hat. Lowden green with a green hat band and border on the entire brim. Aluminum Political type eagle/swastika. Traditional bear "bush" fur decoration with a black, white and red national cockade. Quality leather sweatband that is maker marked. Excellent. Forestry and hunting in Germany enjoys a long illustrious history and tradition that continues to the present day. On July 8TH 1933 Hermann Göring was appointed as Reichsforst und Jägermeister (National Forestry and Hunting Master) as head of the Reichsforstamt (National Forestry Department) in charge of administration of all aspects of forestry and hunting including the development maintenance and conservation of all the forests and wild game within Germany. The Reichsforstamt was sub-divided into four main departments of; Gemeinde Forst Dienst, (General Forestry Service) Privat Forst Dienst (Private Forestry Service) Heeres Forst Dienst (Army Forestry Service) and the Luftwaffe Forst Dienst (Air-force Forestry Service). Personnel serving in all four services were assigned a uniform which included caps with minor variations in insignia.
German WWII Forestry "Waldenhut" hat. Lowden green with a green hat band and border on the entire brim. Aluminum Political type eagle/swastika. Traditional bear "bush" fu...morer decoration with a black, white and red national cockade. Quality leather sweatband that is maker marked. Excellent. Forestry and hunting in Germany enjoys a long illustrious history and tradition that continues to the present day. On July 8TH 1933 Hermann Göring was appointed as Reichsforst und Jägermeister (National Forestry and Hunting Master) as head of the Reichsforstamt (National Forestry Department) in charge of administration of all aspects of forestry and hunting including the development maintenance and conservation of all the forests and wild game within Germany. The Reichsforstamt was sub-divided into four main departments of; Gemeinde Forst Dienst, (General Forestry Service) Privat Forst Dienst (Private Forestry Service) Heeres Forst Dienst (Army Forestry Service) and the Luftwaffe Forst Dienst (Air-force Forestry Service). Personnel serving in all four services were assigned a uniform which included caps with minor variations in insignia.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M42 COMBAT HELMET BY HKP64

WWII NAZI GERMAN ARMY M42 COMBAT HELMET BY HKP64

Lot # 299 (Sale Order: 375 of 854)      

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The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its factory applied field-grey paint showing the expect crown wear. All three liner retaining rivets are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31, tan, leather liner with all eight of its original fingers and size adjustment string intact. Reverse interior neck guard apron of helmet with stamped serial/lot number, "4036", and faint manufactures code and size that appears to be, "hkp 64", indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter, size 64. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet.
The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains a good portion of its factory applied field-grey paint showing the expect crown wear. All three liner retaining rivet...mores are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31, tan, leather liner with all eight of its original fingers and size adjustment string intact. Reverse interior neck guard apron of helmet with stamped serial/lot number, "4036", and faint manufactures code and size that appears to be, "hkp 64", indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter, size 64. The first "modern" steel helmets were introduced by the French army in early 1915 and were shortly followed by the British army later that year. With plans on the drawing board, experimental helmets in the field, ("Gaede" helmet), and some captured French and British helmets the German army began tests for their own steel helmet at the Kummersdorf Proving Grounds in November, and in the field in December 1915. An acceptable pattern was developed and approved and production began at Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, in the spring of 1916. These first modern M16 helmets evolved into the M18 helmets by the end of WWI. The M16 and M18 helmets remained in usage through-out the Weimar Reichswehr era and on into the early years of the Third Reich until the development of the smaller, lighter M35 style helmet in June 1935. In an effort to reduced construction time and labor costs minor modifications were introduced in March 1940 resulting in the M40 helmet. Further construction modifications were undertaken in August 1942 resulting in the M42 helmet.

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