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Exceptional military and edged weapons sale with huge collection of World War II German military and political items. The highlights comprise many high end German edged weapons, including NSKK High Leader Damascus Dagger, Presentation Hunting Cutlass from Herman Goring, Waffen SS named Damascus Sword, Army Dagger with Gold Damascus Blade, Water Police Protection Dagger, Near Mint M36 SS Chained Service Dagger, and many more!!.



Flags and banners from the Third Reich era, as well as an incredible selection of World War II German visor caps and accoutrements.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 WEHRMACHT SD HELMET W LINER

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 WEHRMACHT SD HELMET W LINER

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 95% of the original apple green finish. Eagle decal is retained about 96%. All three liner retaining rivets and both inserted ventilation bushings are all intact. Helmet has a M31 leather liner that is complete and is in excellent condition. The interior reverse neck guard apron has a serial/lot number "3079", and the interior left side apron has the faint stamped manufacturers code and size "SE68" indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter, size 68. Original chinstrap is included. Decent worn and used combat helmet. Excellent  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 95% of the original apple green finish. Eagle decal is retained about 96%. All three liner retaining rivets and...more both inserted ventilation bushings are all intact. Helmet has a M31 leather liner that is complete and is in excellent condition. The interior reverse neck guard apron has a serial/lot number "3079", and the interior left side apron has the faint stamped manufacturers code and size "SE68" indicating manufacture by Sächsische Emaillier-und Stanzwerke, AG Lauter, size 68. Original chinstrap is included. Decent worn and used combat helmet. Excellent  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 1st FALLSCHIRMJAGER DIVISIONAL TRUMPET BANNER

WWII 1st FALLSCHIRMJAGER DIVISIONAL TRUMPET BANNER

Lot # 1a (Sale Order: 2 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 10,000
WWII Nazi German 1st Fallschirmjäger Divisional trumpet banner. This is a very historical piece that once resided in George Peterson's personal collection. George is world renown for his expertise in the Luftwaffe and is in virtually every reference book written on the subject. This flag is chain stitched on silk and is double sided. The first side showing a green devil figure riding a red pitchfork and in gold bullion 1. Fallschirmjäger Division. All on white silk and is beautifully executed. The second side of the banner is the iconic Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger badge in silver and gold threads all on green silk backing. The flag is finished in gold spongy bullion fringe on three sides excluding the hanging side. There are three ties to connect the banner to the trumpet and all are present. Operational history The division was formed in October 1938 under the command of Major-General Kurt Student. At the start of World War II, the Division contained two parachute regiments; it was brought up to full strength in 1941. In April 1940, division took part in the invasion of Denmark and Norway during Operation Weserübung, successfully seizing several airfields. The German plan for the invasion of Belgium and the Netherlands in May 1940 called for the use of the 7th Fliegerdivision to aid in the advance through the capture of key bridges and the fortress of Eben Emael. The invasion of the Netherlands included the majority of the 7th Fliegerdivision in cooperation with the 22nd Air Landing Division. This force was grouped as the 7th Fliegerkorps, and commanded by Kurt Student. The attack on The Hague was a failure: the high loss of transport planes grew to quite dramatic proportions. Many paratroopers and air landing troops were captured, hundreds were killed or wounded and over 1,200 prisoners of both divisions were transported to England. (The Rotterdam Blitz on 14 May 1940 led to Rotterdam's surrender.) The Eben Emael assault was a complete success with both the fort itself and 1,000+ enemy captured. The division took part in the Battle of Crete. The Allied forces on the island put up a stubborn defense and the troops of the 7th Fliegerdivision took heavy losses. With the aid of the follow-on reinforcements, however, the Allies were forced to evacuate the island by 29 May. The division took part in the July 1943 fight against the Allied invasion of Sicily. For the remainder of the war, the division fought in the Italian Campaign. From 14–27 December 1943, the division, under General-Lieutenant Richard Heidrich, saw action against the 1st Canadian Division in the Battle of Ortona. Later the division was concentrated in the defense of the Winter Line south of Rome, defending against the advance of the British Eighth Army, commanded by Lieutenant-General Oliver Leese. In February to March 1944, the 1st Parachute Division took part in the Battle of Monte Cassino, and later in May it fought against the Allied Operation Diadem later retreating to the north of Rome. They formed part of the German I Parachute Corps, along with the German 4th Parachute Division. By January 1945, the German I Parachute Corps was deployed to the Adriatic coast behind the Senio Rivier. The Allied advance resumed on 8 April, and the 1st Parachute Division was forced into a steady withdrawal toward the Po River by the British Eighth Army. By 25 April, the division had completed the river crossing. They immediately set off on a final march toward the Alpine Mountains. Finally the German surrender in Italy came on 2 May 1945, and included the men of the 1st Parachute Division. The unconditional surrender of Germany followed a week later. Excellent.
WWII Nazi German 1st Fallschirmjäger Divisional trumpet banner. This is a very historical piece that once resided in George Peterson's personal collection. George is worl...mored renown for his expertise in the Luftwaffe and is in virtually every reference book written on the subject. This flag is chain stitched on silk and is double sided. The first side showing a green devil figure riding a red pitchfork and in gold bullion 1. Fallschirmjäger Division. All on white silk and is beautifully executed. The second side of the banner is the iconic Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger badge in silver and gold threads all on green silk backing. The flag is finished in gold spongy bullion fringe on three sides excluding the hanging side. There are three ties to connect the banner to the trumpet and all are present. Operational history The division was formed in October 1938 under the command of Major-General Kurt Student. At the start of World War II, the Division contained two parachute regiments; it was brought up to full strength in 1941. In April 1940, division took part in the invasion of Denmark and Norway during Operation Weserübung, successfully seizing several airfields. The German plan for the invasion of Belgium and the Netherlands in May 1940 called for the use of the 7th Fliegerdivision to aid in the advance through the capture of key bridges and the fortress of Eben Emael. The invasion of the Netherlands included the majority of the 7th Fliegerdivision in cooperation with the 22nd Air Landing Division. This force was grouped as the 7th Fliegerkorps, and commanded by Kurt Student. The attack on The Hague was a failure: the high loss of transport planes grew to quite dramatic proportions. Many paratroopers and air landing troops were captured, hundreds were killed or wounded and over 1,200 prisoners of both divisions were transported to England. (The Rotterdam Blitz on 14 May 1940 led to Rotterdam's surrender.) The Eben Emael assault was a complete success with both the fort itself and 1,000+ enemy captured. The division took part in the Battle of Crete. The Allied forces on the island put up a stubborn defense and the troops of the 7th Fliegerdivision took heavy losses. With the aid of the follow-on reinforcements, however, the Allies were forced to evacuate the island by 29 May. The division took part in the July 1943 fight against the Allied invasion of Sicily. For the remainder of the war, the division fought in the Italian Campaign. From 14–27 December 1943, the division, under General-Lieutenant Richard Heidrich, saw action against the 1st Canadian Division in the Battle of Ortona. Later the division was concentrated in the defense of the Winter Line south of Rome, defending against the advance of the British Eighth Army, commanded by Lieutenant-General Oliver Leese. In February to March 1944, the 1st Parachute Division took part in the Battle of Monte Cassino, and later in May it fought against the Allied Operation Diadem later retreating to the north of Rome. They formed part of the German I Parachute Corps, along with the German 4th Parachute Division. By January 1945, the German I Parachute Corps was deployed to the Adriatic coast behind the Senio Rivier. The Allied advance resumed on 8 April, and the 1st Parachute Division was forced into a steady withdrawal toward the Po River by the British Eighth Army. By 25 April, the division had completed the river crossing. They immediately set off on a final march toward the Alpine Mountains. Finally the German surrender in Italy came on 2 May 1945, and included the men of the 1st Parachute Division. The unconditional surrender of Germany followed a week later. Excellent.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN BROWN GREEN CAMO M42 W LINER WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN BROWN GREEN CAMO M42 W LINER WW2

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 3 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 95% of its original field applied green and brown camo paint with minor edge wear. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. Complete M31 leather liner that size marked 58 and is named to the original German soldier "Kiehn". The interior reverse neck guard apron has a number stamp "3506" and the stamped manufacturer’s code and size "ckl 66" indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 66. Comes with original Rb#ed leather chinstrap. Of Note: The placement of the manufacturer’s code and size on the reverse, interior, neck guard apron indicates manufacture after mid-1943.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 about 95% of its original field applied green and brown camo paint with minor edge wear. All three liner retaining ri...morevets are intact. Complete M31 leather liner that size marked 58 and is named to the original German soldier "Kiehn". The interior reverse neck guard apron has a number stamp "3506" and the stamped manufacturer’s code and size "ckl 66" indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 66. Comes with original Rb#ed leather chinstrap. Of Note: The placement of the manufacturer’s code and size on the reverse, interior, neck guard apron indicates manufacture after mid-1943.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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WWII NAZI GERMAN CHICKEN WIRE CAMO M35 DD HELMET

WWII NAZI GERMAN CHICKEN WIRE CAMO M35 DD HELMET

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 4 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of its factory applied field-grey paint with original chicken wire half basket used for foliage for camouflage purposes. The left side of the helmet has a 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 95%. The right side features a National shield decal that retains about 90%. 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 the original tie string intact size marked 57. The reverse, interior, neck guard apron has a stamped serial number "4678", and the interior, left side apron has the stamped manufacturer’s code and size, "Q64" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Helmet is also named to the original German veteran "Jackisch". Comes with original 1942 dated leather chinstrap. Excellent 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 about 80% of its factory applied field-grey paint with original chicken wire half basket used for foliage for camoufl...moreage purposes. The left side of the helmet has a 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 95%. The right side features a National shield decal that retains about 90%. 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 the original tie string intact size marked 57. The reverse, interior, neck guard apron has a stamped serial number "4678", and the interior, left side apron has the stamped manufacturer’s code and size, "Q64" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 64. Helmet is also named to the original German veteran "Jackisch". Comes with original 1942 dated leather chinstrap. Excellent 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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WWII NAZI GERMAN M34 FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DD HELMET

WWII NAZI GERMAN M34 FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI DD HELMET

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 5 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 700
The stamped aluminum 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 and size marked 55. Original chinstrap is complete. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Comes with original leather neck flap. Scarce to see in aluminum. 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 aluminum 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 bo...morerdered, 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 and size marked 55. Original chinstrap is complete. The interior crown has the addition of leather crown lining panel with internal padding. Comes with original leather neck flap. Scarce to see in aluminum. 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 LUFTSCHUTZ BEADED HELMET WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTSCHUTZ BEADED HELMET WW2

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 6 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
Stamped sheet steel construction, M40 style helmet with the addition of an embossed horizontal "bead" positioned at the apex of the front and rear visors and crown. The helmet retains almost all of its original dark blue satin finish. The front center of the helmet has a Luftschutz emblem decal in place. The black detailed, silver decal features stylized spread wings with a central oak-leaf sprig and a canted swastika positioned below a scripted banner, "Luftschutz". The decal is retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets and both inset ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a tan leather construction, six finger liner.  Shell is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "Q68" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 68. Chinstrap is partially present. Formed in late 1932 the Deutsches Luftschutzverband, (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power the Deutsches Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Air Ministry), under the control of Hermann Göring. On April 29TH 1933 the Deutsches Luftschutzverband was renamed RLB, Reichs Luftschutz Bund, (National Air Raid Protection League) and was given status as an official national organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defense. The RLB remained a voluntary organization with a small cadre of paid, full-time uniformed officials to oversee the organizations functions until June 1935 when obligatory service was introduced. Only the most basic uniform and equipment items were supplied to the cadre personnel, with the rest having to be bought personally by members. On September 26TH 1938 a specific helmet for RLB personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. These helmets commonly called the "Gladiator" style were supplemented with M35, M40 and M42 helmets that also incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. The Luftschutz also utilized a variety of captured helmets.
Stamped sheet steel construction, M40 style helmet with the addition of an embossed horizontal "bead" positioned at the apex of the front and rear visors and crown. The h...moreelmet retains almost all of its original dark blue satin finish. The front center of the helmet has a Luftschutz emblem decal in place. The black detailed, silver decal features stylized spread wings with a central oak-leaf sprig and a canted swastika positioned below a scripted banner, "Luftschutz". The decal is retained about 95%. All three liner retaining rivets and both inset ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a tan leather construction, six finger liner.  Shell is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "Q68" indicating manufacture by F.W. Quist, G.m.b.H. Esslingen, size 68. Chinstrap is partially present. Formed in late 1932 the Deutsches Luftschutzverband, (German Air Protection League), was a voluntary organization designed to provide civil air raid protection in large civilian centers. Shortly after Hitler ascension to power the Deutsches Luftschutzverband was restructured and placed under the supervision of the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Air Ministry), under the control of Hermann Göring. On April 29TH 1933 the Deutsches Luftschutzverband was renamed RLB, Reichs Luftschutz Bund, (National Air Raid Protection League) and was given status as an official national organization tasked with all aspects of civil air raid defense. The RLB remained a voluntary organization with a small cadre of paid, full-time uniformed officials to oversee the organizations functions until June 1935 when obligatory service was introduced. Only the most basic uniform and equipment items were supplied to the cadre personnel, with the rest having to be bought personally by members. On September 26TH 1938 a specific helmet for RLB personnel was introduced that incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. These helmets commonly called the "Gladiator" style were supplemented with M35, M40 and M42 helmets that also incorporated a raised horizontal "bead" between the visors and crown. The Luftschutz also utilized a variety of captured helmets.

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WWII ORTS LEVEL NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER'S VISOR CAP

WWII ORTS LEVEL NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER'S VISOR CAP

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 7 of 805)      

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A 1939 pattern tan-colored, fine whipcord-weave, wool/rayon construction visor cap. The cap features a one-piece circular crown, piped in blue, a body with seams to each of its cardinal points, a one-piece, light brown velvet center band, also piped in blue along its upper and lower edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a chocolate brown vulcanfiber visor. The blue piping, as well as the center band color, is indicative of the political "Ortsgruppe" (Local-group) level. Fixed over the forward seam line of the body is a slightly convex, 1939 pattern, gilt-colored, stamped alloy eagle which clutches a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. Beneath it, affixed to the front and following the contours of the center band, is a 1939 pattern, gold anodized, stamped alloy oak-leaf wreath, encompassing a three-piece cockade. The wreath is comprised of eight oak leaves, each pebbled to resemble embroidery, four to either side of a simulated binding "cord" with four raised "beads" arranged vertically to its center. Alloy wreaths were worn by those holding the rank of "Hauptgemeinschaftsleiter" (roughly equivalent to a Second Lieutenant) and below. Between the center band and the visor is a gilt wire chin chord, attached over each ear by gilt washed, pebbled metal buttons. The cord and button color establish the wearer as having been an "Ortsgruppenleiter" (as lower levels had silver chin cords and buttons). The chocolate brown vulcanfibre visor has a protective lacquered finish to its upper surface. Nice complete leather sweatband. Original oilcloth RZM tag is present. Gold rayon liner is complete as is the original celluloid sweat diamond. Size marked 58. Nice untouched cap. Uniform regulations for Nazi political leaders were addressed as early as 1920, with the standard headgear at that time being a Kepi-style cap. These regulations underwent numerous modifications, and in January of 1934 a visor cap, based on the army style, was introduced for wear. This 1934 visor cap was also modified until a final pattern was introduced in July of 1939. The NSDAP was structured in four ascending levels of government, consisting of the "Ortsgruppenleitung," the "Kreisleitung," the "Gauleitung," and the "Reichsleitung," with each group being distinguished by a specific color of piping on the collar tabs and visor cap.
A 1939 pattern tan-colored, fine whipcord-weave, wool/rayon construction visor cap. The cap features a one-piece circular crown, piped in blue, a body with seams to each ...moreof its cardinal points, a one-piece, light brown velvet center band, also piped in blue along its upper and lower edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a chocolate brown vulcanfiber visor. The blue piping, as well as the center band color, is indicative of the political "Ortsgruppe" (Local-group) level. Fixed over the forward seam line of the body is a slightly convex, 1939 pattern, gilt-colored, stamped alloy eagle which clutches a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. Beneath it, affixed to the front and following the contours of the center band, is a 1939 pattern, gold anodized, stamped alloy oak-leaf wreath, encompassing a three-piece cockade. The wreath is comprised of eight oak leaves, each pebbled to resemble embroidery, four to either side of a simulated binding "cord" with four raised "beads" arranged vertically to its center. Alloy wreaths were worn by those holding the rank of "Hauptgemeinschaftsleiter" (roughly equivalent to a Second Lieutenant) and below. Between the center band and the visor is a gilt wire chin chord, attached over each ear by gilt washed, pebbled metal buttons. The cord and button color establish the wearer as having been an "Ortsgruppenleiter" (as lower levels had silver chin cords and buttons). The chocolate brown vulcanfibre visor has a protective lacquered finish to its upper surface. Nice complete leather sweatband. Original oilcloth RZM tag is present. Gold rayon liner is complete as is the original celluloid sweat diamond. Size marked 58. Nice untouched cap. Uniform regulations for Nazi political leaders were addressed as early as 1920, with the standard headgear at that time being a Kepi-style cap. These regulations underwent numerous modifications, and in January of 1934 a visor cap, based on the army style, was introduced for wear. This 1934 visor cap was also modified until a final pattern was introduced in July of 1939. The NSDAP was structured in four ascending levels of government, consisting of the "Ortsgruppenleitung," the "Kreisleitung," the "Gauleitung," and the "Reichsleitung," with each group being distinguished by a specific color of piping on the collar tabs and visor cap.

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WWII NAZI FORESTRY SERVICE OFFICIALS VISOR CAP WW2

WWII NAZI FORESTRY SERVICE OFFICIALS VISOR CAP WW2

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 8 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
Beautiful quality, private purchase, gray/green wool construction cap with medium green wool centerband and piping to crown edge and top of centerband. Front center of cap has a stamped alloy national eagle. Front center of the centerband has a horizontal elongated, hand embroidered wreath in bright silver/aluminum wire threads with silver/aluminum bullion accents encompassing a hand embroidered national tri-color cockade in black and silver/aluminum wire with central red felt dot. Wreath and national cockade are both mounted on a cut-out green wool base. Cap has a twisted silver/aluminum chin cord attached by two, small, silver washed pebbled sheet metal buttons. Black vulcanfiber visor with raised lip to forward edge. Interior of the cap is fully lined in gold rayon. Crown lining has clear celluloid sweat diamond which is fully intact with the maker name J. Holzwarth Karlsruhe Zahringerstr. 112. Cap has a leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front section. 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 a visor cap, with minor variations in insignia.
Beautiful quality, private purchase, gray/green wool construction cap with medium green wool centerband and piping to crown edge and top of centerband. Front center of ca...morep has a stamped alloy national eagle. Front center of the centerband has a horizontal elongated, hand embroidered wreath in bright silver/aluminum wire threads with silver/aluminum bullion accents encompassing a hand embroidered national tri-color cockade in black and silver/aluminum wire with central red felt dot. Wreath and national cockade are both mounted on a cut-out green wool base. Cap has a twisted silver/aluminum chin cord attached by two, small, silver washed pebbled sheet metal buttons. Black vulcanfiber visor with raised lip to forward edge. Interior of the cap is fully lined in gold rayon. Crown lining has clear celluloid sweat diamond which is fully intact with the maker name J. Holzwarth Karlsruhe Zahringerstr. 112. Cap has a leather sweatband with ventilation perforations to the front section. 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 a visor cap, with minor variations in insignia.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN PIONEER OFFICER VISOR BY EREL WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN PIONEER OFFICER VISOR BY EREL WW2

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 9 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
Beautiful quality, private purchase, field-gray doeskin wool construction visor cap, a blue/green badge cloth centerband and black wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features a second pattern, stamped, polished natural aluminum, national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern, stamped, silver washed, alloy, oak-leaf wreath encompassing a high relief, three piece national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a fluted black alloy base, a natural aluminum roundel and an inserted, red screened vent centerpiece. 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 two grades of mint green rayon with a smooth finish to the crown lining and a ribbed finish to the body lining. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact. Nice "Erel Sonderklasse Privat" marking. The interior of the cap also has a wide, natural tan leather sweatband, with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section, machine stitched in place. The sweatband has impressed silver script "Erel Stirnschutz". The cap is roughly size 56. Nice, untouched Erel. Visor caps were a standard issue item for all personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Officer and senior NCO ranks could purchase their caps from the army clothing depots but were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.
Beautiful quality, private purchase, field-gray doeskin wool construction visor cap, a blue/green badge cloth centerband and black wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown ed...morege and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features a second pattern, stamped, polished natural aluminum, national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern, stamped, silver washed, alloy, oak-leaf wreath encompassing a high relief, three piece national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a fluted black alloy base, a natural aluminum roundel and an inserted, red screened vent centerpiece. 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 two grades of mint green rayon with a smooth finish to the crown lining and a ribbed finish to the body lining. The interior crown lining has a clear celluloid sweat diamond fully intact. Nice "Erel Sonderklasse Privat" marking. The interior of the cap also has a wide, natural tan leather sweatband, with ventilation perforations to the front forehead section, machine stitched in place. The sweatband has impressed silver script "Erel Stirnschutz". The cap is roughly size 56. Nice, untouched Erel. Visor caps were a standard issue item for all personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Officer and senior NCO ranks could purchase their caps from the army clothing depots but were also permitted to wear privately purchased visor caps of higher quality.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS VISOR HAT WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS VISOR HAT WW2

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 10 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,000
Luftwaffe blue/gray, 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/gray wool base. The eagle is neatly hand stitched 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 an extended, forward, black lacquered, vulcanfibre visor with stitched on, simulated leather trim to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gray cotton/rayon blend. Sweat shield is present and complete. The interior of the cap has a complete leather sweatband. Roughly a size 57. Excellent late war production example. 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/gray, wool/rayon blend construction visor cap with a very subtle, whipcord weave features a black, horizontally ribbed, interwoven, mohair centerband, and ...morebright, 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/gray wool base. The eagle is neatly hand stitched 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 an extended, forward, black lacquered, vulcanfibre visor with stitched on, simulated leather trim to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in gray cotton/rayon blend. Sweat shield is present and complete. The interior of the cap has a complete leather sweatband. Roughly a size 57. Excellent late war production example. 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 GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT VISOR HAT WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE FLIGHT VISOR HAT WW2

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 11 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 700
Nice quality, issued, Luftwaffe blue/gray, wool/tricot blend construction 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. Nice quality, 2nd pattern, Luftwaffe insignia to the front of the cap. The cap has a black, patent leather chinstrap with two, black painted magnetic sheet metal, sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, smooth, black painted, magnetic sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended, forward, black lacquered, leather visor with a machine stitched, simulated leather lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orange oilcloth. The crown lining retains the sweat rhomboid and underneath the maker Franz Ritter. The interior of the cap also has a wide, leather sweatband and is size marked 56 1/2. 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, issued, Luftwaffe blue/gray, wool/tricot blend construction visor cap, features a black, horizontally ribbed, interwoven, mohair centerband, and golden yell...moreow wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. Nice quality, 2nd pattern, Luftwaffe insignia to the front of the cap. The cap has a black, patent leather chinstrap with two, black painted magnetic sheet metal, sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, smooth, black painted, magnetic sheet metal buttons. The cap has an extended, forward, black lacquered, leather visor with a machine stitched, simulated leather lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in orange oilcloth. The crown lining retains the sweat rhomboid and underneath the maker Franz Ritter. The interior of the cap also has a wide, leather sweatband and is size marked 56 1/2. 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 M35 DD WEHRMACHT COMBAT HELMET

WWII NAZI GERMAN M35 DD WEHRMACHT COMBAT HELMET

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 12 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet most of its original, green paint. The left side of the helmet has a Wehrmacht eagle shield decal which is retained 100%. The right side of the helmet has a national tri-color shield decal which is retained over 90%. All three liner retaining rivets and both inserted ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a light tan, M31 leather liner with all eight fingers and the original tie string intact. The interior reverse neck guard apron is serial number stamped, "4174", and the interior left side apron is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "ET62", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62. The chinstrap is present and dated 1939. Near Mint. 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 most of its original, green paint. The left side of the helmet has a Wehrmacht eagle shield decal which is retained 100%. The...more right side of the helmet has a national tri-color shield decal which is retained over 90%. All three liner retaining rivets and both inserted ventilation bushings are all intact. The interior of the helmet has a light tan, M31 leather liner with all eight fingers and the original tie string intact. The interior reverse neck guard apron is serial number stamped, "4174", and the interior left side apron is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "ET62", indicating manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz, size 62. The chinstrap is present and dated 1939. Near Mint. 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 HEER TRANSPORT VISOR CAP WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN HEER TRANSPORT VISOR CAP WW2

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 13 of 805)      

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Nice quality, private purchased, visor cap with a field-gray wool body and crown and a green cloth centerband with light blue wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a silver washed, stamped zinc, second pattern, national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern, stamped zinc oak-leaf wreath encompassing a three piece, high relief, national tri-color cockade. The cap has a blackened patent leather chinstrap intact with two, black painted, rectangular, sheet metal retaining clips and two black painted, vertically oval, sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, small, smooth finish, black painted, magnetic sheet metal buttons. 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 golden yellow cotton/rayon. Sweat diamond is missing. The interior of the cap also has its complete original alkor sweatband that shows typical wear. Roughly a size 57. Rare cap. Visor caps were a standard item for all 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. 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. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with light blue being chosen for Transport personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap .Of Note: Although the Transport branch of service may sound like a mundane assignment it was of the utmost importance as they were the personnel responsible for the control of all supplies to the forward troops including all vehicle fuel, and lubricant requirements as well as ammunition, animal feed and rations.
Nice quality, private purchased, visor cap with a field-gray wool body and crown and a green cloth centerband with light blue wool waffenfarbe to the crown edge and both ...morethe top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a silver washed, stamped zinc, second pattern, national eagle. The front center of the centerband has a second pattern, stamped zinc oak-leaf wreath encompassing a three piece, high relief, national tri-color cockade. The cap has a blackened patent leather chinstrap intact with two, black painted, rectangular, sheet metal retaining clips and two black painted, vertically oval, sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, small, smooth finish, black painted, magnetic sheet metal buttons. 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 golden yellow cotton/rayon. Sweat diamond is missing. The interior of the cap also has its complete original alkor sweatband that shows typical wear. Roughly a size 57. Rare cap. Visor caps were a standard item for all 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. 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. The different branches of service within the army were allocated a particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with light blue being chosen for Transport personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap .Of Note: Although the Transport branch of service may sound like a mundane assignment it was of the utmost importance as they were the personnel responsible for the control of all supplies to the forward troops including all vehicle fuel, and lubricant requirements as well as ammunition, animal feed and rations.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDICAL OFFICER CRUSHER VISOR HAT

WWII NAZI GERMAN MEDICAL OFFICER CRUSHER VISOR HAT

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 14 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Private purchase visor cap with a field-gray wool body and crown and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with cornflower 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 second pattern, (circa 1935-1945), silver bullion thread national eagle and cockade. The cap has an extended forward black soft leather visor with a subtly raised lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in subtly ribbed, golden/tan rayon with the sweat diamond that is maker marked "Erwin Treudemann". Lining shows sweat staining. Leather sweatband is complete and is roughly a size 59. Excellent. 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 cornflower blue being chosen for Sanitäts, (Medical), 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.
Private purchase visor cap with a field-gray wool body and crown and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with cornflower blue wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge an...mored both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap has a second pattern, (circa 1935-1945), silver bullion thread national eagle and cockade. The cap has an extended forward black soft leather visor with a subtly raised lip to the forward edge. The interior of the cap is fully lined in subtly ribbed, golden/tan rayon with the sweat diamond that is maker marked "Erwin Treudemann". Lining shows sweat staining. Leather sweatband is complete and is roughly a size 59. Excellent. 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 cornflower blue being chosen for Sanitäts, (Medical), 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 NSKOV VISOR HAT OR CAP WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN NSKOV VISOR HAT OR CAP WW2

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 15 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 300High Estimate: 500
A 1936 pattern, deep navy blue wool construction visor cap. Fixed to the forward seam line of the body is a 1938 pattern, stamped aluminum, spread-winged eagle with a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons, and crossed swords behind an Iron Cross to its breast. The Iron Cross is detailed in black enamel. Beneath this, fixed to the front of the center band, is a stamped aluminum, open-topped wreath of oak leaves, bound at its base and encompassing a cockade. The black rayon center band features machine embroidered mobile swastikas alternating with shields, within which are "Kyffhäuser" monuments (a monument to a united Germany located in Saxony). Fixed by the black-painted, convex metal buttons positioned over each ear is a blackened leather chin strap, with two black-painted metal adjusting buckles along its length. The interior of the cap is fully lined in mid-blue rayon, and features a tan leather sweatband. Ink stamped, in silver, to a celluloid diamond sewn to the interior crown is "Deutscher," "Reichskriegerbund," "Kyffhäuser," and "(ges. geschutzt)" (for "gesetzlich geschützt," or, by-law protected). Roughly a size 56. Excellent The DRKB, "Deutscher Reichskriegerbund" (German National-veterans’-league), was formed during WWI, and was based on the DKB, "Deutscher Kriegerbund," originally formed after the Franco-Prussian war in the 1870s. By 1936 it had incorporated most of the varied veterans’ associations into it, and was itself re-named the NS-RKB, "Nationalsozialistische - Reichskriegerbund," in 1938. Uniform and headgear regulations were introduced prior to 1933, were modified in 1936, and again in 1938.
A 1936 pattern, deep navy blue wool construction visor cap. Fixed to the forward seam line of the body is a 1938 pattern, stamped aluminum, spread-winged eagle with a wre...moreathed, mobile swastika in its talons, and crossed swords behind an Iron Cross to its breast. The Iron Cross is detailed in black enamel. Beneath this, fixed to the front of the center band, is a stamped aluminum, open-topped wreath of oak leaves, bound at its base and encompassing a cockade. The black rayon center band features machine embroidered mobile swastikas alternating with shields, within which are "Kyffhäuser" monuments (a monument to a united Germany located in Saxony). Fixed by the black-painted, convex metal buttons positioned over each ear is a blackened leather chin strap, with two black-painted metal adjusting buckles along its length. The interior of the cap is fully lined in mid-blue rayon, and features a tan leather sweatband. Ink stamped, in silver, to a celluloid diamond sewn to the interior crown is "Deutscher," "Reichskriegerbund," "Kyffhäuser," and "(ges. geschutzt)" (for "gesetzlich geschützt," or, by-law protected). Roughly a size 56. Excellent The DRKB, "Deutscher Reichskriegerbund" (German National-veterans’-league), was formed during WWI, and was based on the DKB, "Deutscher Kriegerbund," originally formed after the Franco-Prussian war in the 1870s. By 1936 it had incorporated most of the varied veterans’ associations into it, and was itself re-named the NS-RKB, "Nationalsozialistische - Reichskriegerbund," in 1938. Uniform and headgear regulations were introduced prior to 1933, were modified in 1936, and again in 1938.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT INFANTRY VISOR HAT WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN WEHRMACHT INFANTRY VISOR HAT WW2

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 16 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 600High Estimate: 800
Beautiful quality private purchase officer's visor cap with a slightly mottled field-gray doeskin wool body and crown and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The internal crown stiffening wire has been removed but an internal padding and a vertical stiffener to the interior front are all still intact and retains the caps oval "Sattelform" crown shape with a high central forward peak. The front center of the cap features a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) bullion wire national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in it’s talons. The unusual thing, at one point a metal swastika has been applied over the bullion one that still exist underneath it giving it a very appealing look.  The front center of the centerband has a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) bullion oak-leaf wreath encompassing a separate high vaunted three piece stamped alloy national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a black fluted alloy base a bright silver washed alloy roundel and an inserted red wool center dot. The cap has a twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two small pebbled magnetic sheet metal 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 subtly textured golden/tan rayon that is maker marked Olympia Klasse. The interior of the cap also has a wide natural tan leather sweatband. The sweatband is in overall very good condition. The cap is in overall excellent condition with minor age and usage toning and sized 57.Visor caps were a standard item for all Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), 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. 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 company and field grade officer’s 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 Officer’s 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. In order to retain conformity, caps privately purchased by EM and junior NCO’s had to be inspected and approved by the individual’s unit prior to being worn.
Beautiful quality private purchase officer's visor cap with a slightly mottled field-gray doeskin wool body and crown and a blue/green badge cloth centerband with white w...moreool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The internal crown stiffening wire has been removed but an internal padding and a vertical stiffener to the interior front are all still intact and retains the caps oval "Sattelform" crown shape with a high central forward peak. The front center of the cap features a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) bullion wire national eagle with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed canted swastika in it’s talons. The unusual thing, at one point a metal swastika has been applied over the bullion one that still exist underneath it giving it a very appealing look.  The front center of the centerband has a second pattern (circa 1935-1945) bullion oak-leaf wreath encompassing a separate high vaunted three piece stamped alloy national tri-color cockade. The national tri-color cockade consists of a black fluted alloy base a bright silver washed alloy roundel and an inserted red wool center dot. The cap has a twisted silver/aluminum chin cord which is secured in place by two small pebbled magnetic sheet metal 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 subtly textured golden/tan rayon that is maker marked Olympia Klasse. The interior of the cap also has a wide natural tan leather sweatband. The sweatband is in overall very good condition. The cap is in overall excellent condition with minor age and usage toning and sized 57.Visor caps were a standard item for all Wehrmacht, (Armed Forces), 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. 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 company and field grade officer’s 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 Officer’s 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. In order to retain conformity, caps privately purchased by EM and junior NCO’s had to be inspected and approved by the individual’s unit prior to being worn.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI NCO VISOR CAP

WWII NAZI GERMAN FEUERSCHUTZPOLIZEI NCO VISOR CAP

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 17 of 805)      

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Visor is a nice Carl Halfar production example. Complete liner, sweatband, missing sweat shield and original insignia. Cap is roughly a size 57. Nice worn and used example showing the expected light age and wear. 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 including the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). 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.
Visor is a nice Carl Halfar production example. Complete liner, sweatband, missing sweat shield and original insignia. Cap is roughly a size 57. Nice worn and used exampl...moree showing the expected light age and wear. 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 including the Feuerschutzpolizei, (Fire Protection Police). 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.

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WWII ORTS LEVEL NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER'S VISOR CAP

WWII ORTS LEVEL NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER'S VISOR CAP

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 18 of 805)      

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A 1939 pattern tan-colored, fine whipcord-weave, wool/rayon construction visor cap. The cap features a one-piece circular crown, piped in blue, a body with seams to each of its cardinal points, a one-piece, light brown velvet center band, also piped in blue along its upper and lower edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a chocolate brown vulcanfiber visor. The blue piping, as well as the center band color, is indicative of the political "Ortsgruppe" (Local-group) level. Fixed over the forward seam line of the body is a slightly convex, 1939 pattern, gilt-colored, stamped alloy eagle which clutches a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. Beneath it, affixed to the front and following the contours of the center band, is a 1939 pattern, gold anodized, stamped alloy oak-leaf wreath, encompassing a three-piece cockade. The wreath is comprised of eight oak leaves, each pebbled to resemble embroidery, four to either side of a simulated binding "cord" with four raised "beads" arranged vertically to its center. Alloy wreaths were worn by those holding the rank of "Hauptgemeinschaftsleiter" (roughly equivalent to a Second Lieutenant) and below. Between the center band and the visor is a gilt wire chin chord, attached over each ear by gilt washed, pebbled metal buttons. The cord and button color establish the wearer as having been an "Ortsgruppenleiter" (as lower levels had silver chin cords and buttons). The chocolate brown vulcanfibre visor has a protective lacquered finish to its upper surface. Nice complete leather sweatband. Original oilcloth RZM tag is present. Few minor stains. Gold rayon liner is in excellent condition. Size marked 60. Nice untouched cap.Uniform regulations for Nazi political leaders were addressed as early as 1920, with the standard headgear at that time being a Kepi-style cap. These regulations underwent numerous modifications, and in January of 1934 a visor cap, based on the army style, was introduced for wear. This 1934 visor cap was also modified until a final pattern was introduced in July of 1939. The NSDAP was structured in four ascending levels of government, consisting of the "Ortsgruppenleitung," the "Kreisleitung," the "Gauleitung," and the "Reichsleitung," with each group being distinguished by a specific color of piping on the collar tabs and visor cap.
A 1939 pattern tan-colored, fine whipcord-weave, wool/rayon construction visor cap. The cap features a one-piece circular crown, piped in blue, a body with seams to each ...moreof its cardinal points, a one-piece, light brown velvet center band, also piped in blue along its upper and lower edges and whose vertical seam is to the reverse, and a chocolate brown vulcanfiber visor. The blue piping, as well as the center band color, is indicative of the political "Ortsgruppe" (Local-group) level. Fixed over the forward seam line of the body is a slightly convex, 1939 pattern, gilt-colored, stamped alloy eagle which clutches a wreathed, mobile swastika in its talons. Beneath it, affixed to the front and following the contours of the center band, is a 1939 pattern, gold anodized, stamped alloy oak-leaf wreath, encompassing a three-piece cockade. The wreath is comprised of eight oak leaves, each pebbled to resemble embroidery, four to either side of a simulated binding "cord" with four raised "beads" arranged vertically to its center. Alloy wreaths were worn by those holding the rank of "Hauptgemeinschaftsleiter" (roughly equivalent to a Second Lieutenant) and below. Between the center band and the visor is a gilt wire chin chord, attached over each ear by gilt washed, pebbled metal buttons. The cord and button color establish the wearer as having been an "Ortsgruppenleiter" (as lower levels had silver chin cords and buttons). The chocolate brown vulcanfibre visor has a protective lacquered finish to its upper surface. Nice complete leather sweatband. Original oilcloth RZM tag is present. Few minor stains. Gold rayon liner is in excellent condition. Size marked 60. Nice untouched cap.Uniform regulations for Nazi political leaders were addressed as early as 1920, with the standard headgear at that time being a Kepi-style cap. These regulations underwent numerous modifications, and in January of 1934 a visor cap, based on the army style, was introduced for wear. This 1934 visor cap was also modified until a final pattern was introduced in July of 1939. The NSDAP was structured in four ascending levels of government, consisting of the "Ortsgruppenleitung," the "Kreisleitung," the "Gauleitung," and the "Reichsleitung," with each group being distinguished by a specific color of piping on the collar tabs and visor cap.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN 5TH CAVALRY REGT VISOR CAP WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN 5TH CAVALRY REGT VISOR CAP WW2

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 19 of 805)      

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Nice quality, issued, field-gray doeskin wool construction visor cap features a blue/green badge cloth centerband with bright yellow wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown edge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features a silver washed, second pattern, stamped zinc, national eagle and the front center of the centerband has a silver washed, second pattern, stamped aluminum, oak-leaf wreath encompassing a three piece national tri-color cockade. To the center toboth is a Danziger Skull representing the 5th Cavalry Regiment. The cap has a blackened, patent, leather chinstrap intact with two, black painted, rectangular, sheet metal retaining clips and two, black painted, vertically oval, sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, small, smooth finish, black painted, magnetic sheet metal 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 also has a wide, natural tan leather sweatband. Cap is size marked 57 1/2. Excellent. Visor caps were a standard item for all personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. 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. 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 particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with yellow being chosen for Cavalry, personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap.
Nice quality, issued, field-gray doeskin wool construction visor cap features a blue/green badge cloth centerband with bright yellow wool waffenfarbe piping to the crown ...moreedge and both the top and bottom edges of the centerband. The front center of the cap features a silver washed, second pattern, stamped zinc, national eagle and the front center of the centerband has a silver washed, second pattern, stamped aluminum, oak-leaf wreath encompassing a three piece national tri-color cockade. To the center toboth is a Danziger Skull representing the 5th Cavalry Regiment. The cap has a blackened, patent, leather chinstrap intact with two, black painted, rectangular, sheet metal retaining clips and two, black painted, vertically oval, sliding length adjustment buckles. The chinstrap is secured to the cap by two, small, smooth finish, black painted, magnetic sheet metal 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 also has a wide, natural tan leather sweatband. Cap is size marked 57 1/2. Excellent. Visor caps were a standard item for all personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. 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. 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 particular identifying waffenfarbe, (Branch of Service Color), with yellow being chosen for Cavalry, personnel which was displayed as piping on the visor cap.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DONALD DUCK HAT WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DONALD DUCK HAT WW2

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 20 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 500High Estimate: 700
Deep navy blue doeskin wool construction "Donald Duck" style sailor’s cap features a one piece, circular crown and two piece side panels with machine stitched vertical seams to each side. The front center of the cap has a separate stamped alloy, national visor cap eagle with out-stretched wings and a three piece national tri-color cockade below. The cap has a black rayon cap talley with machine woven Gothic script, "Kriegsmarine", in gold  threads. The cap talley is secured to the cap by dual vertical and diagonally angled threads at the reverse center. Complete leather sweatband. Roughly a size 57. Excellent German Naval uniforms and headgear were based on traditional designs that date back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848, and although uniforms and headgear did evolve during the interim years many items used during the Third Reich would still have been quite recognizable to the Imperial sailor. One of the traditional headgear items utilized during the Third Reich was the "Donald Duck" sailor’s cap intended for wear by all Junior NCO’s and enlisted personnel. The design of the cap underwent numerous minor modifications during the intervening years, including a cap with removable, interchangeable white and blue covers in April 1926. In December 1931 a final pattern was introduced that remained in use until the end of WWII with the only alterations being to the insignia and cap tallies worn. Regulations of October 29TH 1936 replaced the previously used gilt wire thread for the script on the cap tallies with golden yellow celleon threads as a result of the earlier cap tallies oxidizing to a greenish verdigris tone. On November 1ST 1938 the "Kriegsmarine" titled cap talley was introduced for wear as a security measure in the case of mobilization, and the wear of named cap tallies was restricted to barracks and on ships only if there was no possibility of them being seen by outside personnel. Additional regulations of September 5TH 1939 withdrew all named cap tallies from further wear, to be replaced with the "Kriegsmarine" cap talley, for the duration of the war.
Deep navy blue doeskin wool construction "Donald Duck" style sailor’s cap features a one piece, circular crown and two piece side panels with machine stitched vertical se...moreams to each side. The front center of the cap has a separate stamped alloy, national visor cap eagle with out-stretched wings and a three piece national tri-color cockade below. The cap has a black rayon cap talley with machine woven Gothic script, "Kriegsmarine", in gold  threads. The cap talley is secured to the cap by dual vertical and diagonally angled threads at the reverse center. Complete leather sweatband. Roughly a size 57. Excellent German Naval uniforms and headgear were based on traditional designs that date back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848, and although uniforms and headgear did evolve during the interim years many items used during the Third Reich would still have been quite recognizable to the Imperial sailor. One of the traditional headgear items utilized during the Third Reich was the "Donald Duck" sailor’s cap intended for wear by all Junior NCO’s and enlisted personnel. The design of the cap underwent numerous minor modifications during the intervening years, including a cap with removable, interchangeable white and blue covers in April 1926. In December 1931 a final pattern was introduced that remained in use until the end of WWII with the only alterations being to the insignia and cap tallies worn. Regulations of October 29TH 1936 replaced the previously used gilt wire thread for the script on the cap tallies with golden yellow celleon threads as a result of the earlier cap tallies oxidizing to a greenish verdigris tone. On November 1ST 1938 the "Kriegsmarine" titled cap talley was introduced for wear as a security measure in the case of mobilization, and the wear of named cap tallies was restricted to barracks and on ships only if there was no possibility of them being seen by outside personnel. Additional regulations of September 5TH 1939 withdrew all named cap tallies from further wear, to be replaced with the "Kriegsmarine" cap talley, for the duration of the war.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE WINTER FUR CAP WW2

WWII NAZI GERMAN LUFTWAFFE WINTER FUR CAP WW2

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 21 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
Multi-panel, Luftwaffe blue/grey leather and brown wool construction winter cap features four crown panels, dual fold down neck and ear panels and a forward fold down front "visor" panel with a second pattern Luftwaffe eagle to the front. The obverse of the neck, ear and front panels are in the brown wool with the reverses in blue/grey leather with machine stitched seams. The neck and ear panels can be secured in the upright position by Prym snaps and a dual blue cotton tie tapes or folded into the downward position to protect the wearers neck and ears and secured with the tie tapes tied under the chin. The lining is in blue/gray leather. Of Note: A photographic example of this style cap van be seen in J. Halcomb’s & W.P.B.R. Saris’s book, Headgear of Hitler’s Germany Volume I in the middle of page 342.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 winter garments were issued to all EM/NCO ranks in September and returned to the units clothing depot in April for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms 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.
Multi-panel, Luftwaffe blue/grey leather and brown wool construction winter cap features four crown panels, dual fold down neck and ear panels and a forward fold down fro...morent "visor" panel with a second pattern Luftwaffe eagle to the front. The obverse of the neck, ear and front panels are in the brown wool with the reverses in blue/grey leather with machine stitched seams. The neck and ear panels can be secured in the upright position by Prym snaps and a dual blue cotton tie tapes or folded into the downward position to protect the wearers neck and ears and secured with the tie tapes tied under the chin. The lining is in blue/gray leather. Of Note: A photographic example of this style cap van be seen in J. Halcomb’s & W.P.B.R. Saris’s book, Headgear of Hitler’s Germany Volume I in the middle of page 342.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 winter garments were issued to all EM/NCO ranks in September and returned to the units clothing depot in April for storage, repair and cleaning to be reissued the following September. Originally Officers and senior NCO’s responsible for purchasing their own uniforms 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 LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER FALLSCHIRMJAGER HELMET

WWII LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER FALLSCHIRMJAGER HELMET

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 22 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
Nazi German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjager Combat Jump Helmet. This is a single decal paratrooper helmet with early spanner bolts. It has a dark green painted finish. The left side has the flying Luftwaffe eagle decal that is roughly 98%. The inside skirt is maker and size marked 'ET 68'. The stamped batch number reads '3553'. with original aluminum band missing leather liner. Excellent. As a result of observations of the Russian experimentation with the newly developing paratroop personnel in 1928 the Germans began serious consideration of also developing paratroop units and plans were drawn up for formation of such units in late 1935. Both the Luftwaffe and Army eventually established paratrooper units, consisting of voluntary personnel, on January 29TH 1936 and March 31ST 1937 respectively and a paratroop training school was established at Stendal in early 1937. Originally development of special clothing and equipment was undertaken by both branches of service to provide the paratroopers with functional items specifically designed with parachute jumps in mind until January 1ST 1939 when all the paratrooper units were transferred to control of the Luftwaffe. One of the items developed for the paratroopers was a specially designed helmet first introduced in 1935. This first pattern helmet was found unsuitable and a second pattern was introduced on June 16TH 1938, and remained in use until the end of the war with minor variations.
Nazi German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjager Combat Jump Helmet. This is a single decal paratrooper helmet with early spanner bolts. It has a dark green painted...more finish. The left side has the flying Luftwaffe eagle decal that is roughly 98%. The inside skirt is maker and size marked 'ET 68'. The stamped batch number reads '3553'. with original aluminum band missing leather liner. Excellent. As a result of observations of the Russian experimentation with the newly developing paratroop personnel in 1928 the Germans began serious consideration of also developing paratroop units and plans were drawn up for formation of such units in late 1935. Both the Luftwaffe and Army eventually established paratrooper units, consisting of voluntary personnel, on January 29TH 1936 and March 31ST 1937 respectively and a paratroop training school was established at Stendal in early 1937. Originally development of special clothing and equipment was undertaken by both branches of service to provide the paratroopers with functional items specifically designed with parachute jumps in mind until January 1ST 1939 when all the paratrooper units were transferred to control of the Luftwaffe. One of the items developed for the paratroopers was a specially designed helmet first introduced in 1935. This first pattern helmet was found unsuitable and a second pattern was introduced on June 16TH 1938, and remained in use until the end of the war with minor variations.

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WWII LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER FALLSCHIRMJAGER HELMET

WWII LUFTWAFFE PARATROOPER FALLSCHIRMJAGER HELMET

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 23 of 805)      

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Nazi German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjager Combat Jump Helmet with deadman's cut chinstrap. This is a paratrooper helmet with slotted bolts with the vent holes. It has a dark green painted finish. The interior has the brown leather liner that is marked 'Baumuster : Helsler Berlin C 2 Hersteller Schubert Werke Kopfwoller Gr 56 Stahlhelm Gr 68'. The inside skirt is maker and size marked 'ET 68'. The stamped batch number is difficult to read. Excellent. As a result of observations of the Russian experimentation with the newly developing paratroop personnel in 1928 the Germans began serious consideration of also developing paratroop units and plans were drawn up for formation of such units in late 1935. Both the Luftwaffe and Army eventually established paratrooper units, consisting of voluntary personnel, on January 29TH 1936 and March 31ST 1937 respectively and a paratroop training school was established at Stendal in early 1937. Originally development of special clothing and equipment was undertaken by both branches of service to provide the paratroopers with functional items specifically designed with parachute jumps in mind until January 1ST 1939 when all the paratrooper units were transferred to control of the Luftwaffe. One of the items developed for the paratroopers was a specially designed helmet first introduced in 1935. This first pattern helmet was found unsuitable and a second pattern was introduced on June 16TH 1938, and remained in use until the end of the war with minor variations.
Nazi German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjager Combat Jump Helmet with deadman's cut chinstrap. This is a paratrooper helmet with slotted bolts with the vent hole...mores. It has a dark green painted finish. The interior has the brown leather liner that is marked 'Baumuster : Helsler Berlin C 2 Hersteller Schubert Werke Kopfwoller Gr 56 Stahlhelm Gr 68'. The inside skirt is maker and size marked 'ET 68'. The stamped batch number is difficult to read. Excellent. As a result of observations of the Russian experimentation with the newly developing paratroop personnel in 1928 the Germans began serious consideration of also developing paratroop units and plans were drawn up for formation of such units in late 1935. Both the Luftwaffe and Army eventually established paratrooper units, consisting of voluntary personnel, on January 29TH 1936 and March 31ST 1937 respectively and a paratroop training school was established at Stendal in early 1937. Originally development of special clothing and equipment was undertaken by both branches of service to provide the paratroopers with functional items specifically designed with parachute jumps in mind until January 1ST 1939 when all the paratrooper units were transferred to control of the Luftwaffe. One of the items developed for the paratroopers was a specially designed helmet first introduced in 1935. This first pattern helmet was found unsuitable and a second pattern was introduced on June 16TH 1938, and remained in use until the end of the war with minor variations.

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WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS TROPICAL PITH HELMET

WWII NAZI GERMAN WAFFEN SS TROPICAL PITH HELMET

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 24 of 805)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
Original WWII German Waffen SS  FIRST PATTERN TROPICAL PITH HELMET. (Tropenhelm) In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms, headgear and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for DAK, Deutsches Afrika Korps, (German Africa Corps), personnel’s arrival in Tripoli in February 1941. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical pith helmet which was based on the design of the earlier Kriegsmarine pith helmet. On its introduction the pith helmet was constructed of a formed cork base with a cotton twill covering until a second pattern pith helmet was introduced with a formed cork base with a felt covering. The second pattern pith helmet followed the same basic design as the first pattern but was modified to ease production time and material costs. Wear of the pith helmets was extended to personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe but the helmets proved ineffective and unpopular and manufacture was discontinued sometime in 1942. On introduction the SS tropical pith helmets were outfitted with an SS ruin and Nazi Flag  identification shields. First pattern tropical pith helmet, with a formed, cork core covered in a ribbed, tan cotton twill. The helmet features a six panel, vertically seamed, tan cotton twill crown with a horizontal band stitched at the rear center at the juncture of the crown and the all around visor. The helmet has two stamped alloy shields with an SS ruin to the left side and a national Swastika  shield to the right side. The SS shield features a high relief, embossed, SS ruins. The Nazi flag shield features  the colors of red, white, and black on a slightly textured background field. Sweatband is complete. Chinstrap is complete . The interior is marked by the GI "Kraut Cork Helmet 1942 Afrika Corps SS" Some slight wear on the  Edge trim. some fading from use. Helmet was produced by Clemens Wagner and is size marked 58 with a RZM "A" Tag.  Nice example showing the expected minor age and overall excellent condition. 
Original WWII German Waffen SS  FIRST PATTERN TROPICAL PITH HELMET. (Tropenhelm) In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropica...morel uniforms, headgear and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for DAK, Deutsches Afrika Korps, (German Africa Corps), personnel’s arrival in Tripoli in February 1941. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical pith helmet which was based on the design of the earlier Kriegsmarine pith helmet. On its introduction the pith helmet was constructed of a formed cork base with a cotton twill covering until a second pattern pith helmet was introduced with a formed cork base with a felt covering. The second pattern pith helmet followed the same basic design as the first pattern but was modified to ease production time and material costs. Wear of the pith helmets was extended to personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe but the helmets proved ineffective and unpopular and manufacture was discontinued sometime in 1942. On introduction the SS tropical pith helmets were outfitted with an SS ruin and Nazi Flag  identification shields. First pattern tropical pith helmet, with a formed, cork core covered in a ribbed, tan cotton twill. The helmet features a six panel, vertically seamed, tan cotton twill crown with a horizontal band stitched at the rear center at the juncture of the crown and the all around visor. The helmet has two stamped alloy shields with an SS ruin to the left side and a national Swastika  shield to the right side. The SS shield features a high relief, embossed, SS ruins. The Nazi flag shield features  the colors of red, white, and black on a slightly textured background field. Sweatband is complete. Chinstrap is complete . The interior is marked by the GI "Kraut Cork Helmet 1942 Afrika Corps SS" Some slight wear on the  Edge trim. some fading from use. Helmet was produced by Clemens Wagner and is size marked 58 with a RZM "A" Tag.  Nice example showing the expected minor age and overall excellent condition. 

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WW2 NAZI GERMAN FIRST PATTERN TROPICAL PITH HELMET

WW2 NAZI GERMAN FIRST PATTERN TROPICAL PITH HELMET

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 25 of 805)      

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First pattern tropical pith helmet, with a formed, cork core covered in a ribbed, tan cotton twill. The helmet features a six panel, vertically seamed, tan cotton twill crown with a horizontal band stitched at the rear center at the juncture of the crown and the all around visor. The helmet has two stamped zinc alloy shields with a national eagle to the left side and a national tri-color shield to the right side. The national eagle shield features a high relief, embossed, Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, on a slightly textured, black painted, background field. The national tri-color shield features three diagonally angled bars in the colors of red, white, and black on a slightly textured background field. Nice complete leather sweatband and chinstrap. Top crown of the helmet has been pushed in. Marked size 57 and dated for 1941. Shows its age and wear. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms, headgear and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for DAK, Deutsches Afrika Korps, (German Africa Corps), personnel’s arrival in Tripoli in February 1941. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical pith helmet which was based on the design of the earlier Kriegsmarine pith helmet. On its introduction the pith helmet was constructed of a formed cork base with a cotton twill covering until a second pattern pith helmet was introduced with a formed cork base with a felt covering. The second pattern pith helmet followed the same basic design as the first pattern but was modified to ease production time and material costs. Wear of the pith helmets was extended to personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe but the helmets proved ineffective and unpopular and manufacture was discontinued sometime in 1942. On introduction the tropical pith helmets were outfitted with a national eagle and national tri-color identification shields.
First pattern tropical pith helmet, with a formed, cork core covered in a ribbed, tan cotton twill. The helmet features a six panel, vertically seamed, tan cotton twill c...morerown with a horizontal band stitched at the rear center at the juncture of the crown and the all around visor. The helmet has two stamped zinc alloy shields with a national eagle to the left side and a national tri-color shield to the right side. The national eagle shield features a high relief, embossed, Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, on a slightly textured, black painted, background field. The national tri-color shield features three diagonally angled bars in the colors of red, white, and black on a slightly textured background field. Nice complete leather sweatband and chinstrap. Top crown of the helmet has been pushed in. Marked size 57 and dated for 1941. Shows its age and wear. In late 1940, with the impending German entrance into the North African campaign, tropical uniforms, headgear and equipment were quickly developed and issued in time for DAK, Deutsches Afrika Korps, (German Africa Corps), personnel’s arrival in Tripoli in February 1941. One of the new headgear items introduced was the tropical pith helmet which was based on the design of the earlier Kriegsmarine pith helmet. On its introduction the pith helmet was constructed of a formed cork base with a cotton twill covering until a second pattern pith helmet was introduced with a formed cork base with a felt covering. The second pattern pith helmet followed the same basic design as the first pattern but was modified to ease production time and material costs. Wear of the pith helmets was extended to personnel serving in southern areas of continental Europe but the helmets proved ineffective and unpopular and manufacture was discontinued sometime in 1942. On introduction the tropical pith helmets were outfitted with a national eagle and national tri-color identification shields.

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