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Prussian Artillery Officers Pickelhaube for Field Artillery Regiment von Scharnhorst (1.Hannoversches) Nr 10, leather bodied officers pickelhaube with central gilded Prussian eagle helmet plate with top scrolls in black “PENINSULA”, “WATERLOO” and “GOHRDE”. Lower part of the plate with silver reserve cross. Officers pattern state and national cockades. Officers gilt brass scaled chinstraps. Circular top base with officers star fittings leading to officers pattern ball top. Interior with officers silk lining and leather sweatband. Helmet shows some service wear but is generally still a good example.

Victorian 17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers Officers Lance Cap, fine example of the black leather body lance cap with white melton cloth mortar board top having thick gilt bullion wire cord running diagonally across and running down the corners. Officers pattern plate with silvered overlay of the Royal Arms, battle honours, regimental scroll and skull and crossbones with “OR GLORY” scroll below. Peak stitched with bullion wire. Gilt metal lion head side bosses and velvet backed linked officers chinstrap. Bullion cord plume boss with VR cipher set on black backing. Gilt metal officers plume socket holder, holding in place the fine quality and large white swan feather stitched officers full dress plume. Interior of the helmet retains the original leather sweatband and cloth lining with remains of retailers details. Helmet is complete with the original officers cap lines, dress waist belt and chamois storage cover for the helmet. Cap is housed in its original jappaned storage tin with brass name plaque engraved “R A Movitt 17th Lancers”. Also the jappaned plume storage tin. The cap remains in near mint condition with the gilt and silver overlay to the plate remaining perfect. Very fine example of a desirable lance cap.

WW2 British Camouflaged Steel Combat Helmet, good untouched 1940 dated British steel combat helmet retaining Malta style camouflage paint finish. The helmet is complete with its original liner system and webbing chinstrap. Helmet liner system is dated 1940. Good combat example.

WW1 Imperial German Officers Pickelhaube for Oldenburg Infantry Regiment Nr 92, good example of the wartime issue officers leather pickelhaube complete with officers Prussian gilt metal helmet plate with Oldenburg coat of arms on starburst to the centre. Officers pattern state and national cockades. Leather backed officers scaled gilt metal chin strap. Circular spike base with four securing stars and officers pattern spike with removable top. Helmet is complete with the leather sweatband and blue cloth lining to the interior. Helmet is complete with officers pattern field grey cloth trench cover.

1942 Dated Early Fibre Rim Pattern British Airborne Forces Steel Combat Helmet, untouched example of the early pattern British paratrooper helmet which has its original camouflage combat net fitted. Interior of the helmet with its original liner system which is dated 1942 to the leather sweatband and leather harness chinstrap. Some cracking and wear to the interior of the helmet. The camouflage net is split in places. Overall a very good example of an early pattern helmet.

Rare Officers Pickelhaube for Baden Lieb Grenadier Regiment Nr 109, superb example officers pattern helmet with silvered Baden officers helmet plate having starburst with gilt and enamel centre in the form of the House Order of Fidelity. Officers pattern national and non-serrated pattern state cockades. Leather backed brass chin scales. Circular silver mount spike base with gilt metal securing stars and officers pattern spike. Interior of the helmet with leather sweatband and officers pattern cloth lining. The helmet is housed in the original storage carry case with stud fittings to the lower section. Interior of the case with retailers label for J Robrecht of Berlin. A superb example of a very rare officers helmet.

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Mk I Style Leather Flying Helmet, good example of the short pattern flying helmet in light brown leather. Partially fur and chamois lined to the interior. Complete with the original chinstrap harness, buckles and clips. Some scuffing to the leather and slight areas of fur loss but generally a very good example.

Imperial German Pickelhaube Style Fire Brigade Helmet, leather shell with brass top comb, lions head side bosses and leather strap. Centre fitted with gilt Bavarian Raupenhelm badge. No liner. Accompanied by another similar helmet which has naval buttons mounted to the front and one used as side boss. This example is complete with its original liner. (2 items)

Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate ’H’ Division Stepney Kings crown, black star, white metal ‘H 493 ’centre, complete with three lug fittings on the reverse

British 1871 Pattern 2nd (Queens Bays) Dragoon Guards Other Ranks Dress Helmet, fine example of the brass shell with laurel overleaf spray, rosette side bossed holding in placed the leather backed linked chinstrap. Black horse hair plume with top rosette mount. Other ranks pattern starburst helmet plate to the centre. Complete with its original leather liner to the interior. Generally good overall condition with just some minor dents to the shell.

Rare Luftwaffe Blue / Grey Cloth Covered Tropical Pith Helmet, being a four panel cloth covered cork helmet in Luftwaffe blue / grey cloth with grey cloth edging to the brim. Helmet is complete with the Luftwaffe eagle and national decals. Ventilation cover to the top of the helmet. Interior retains the original leather sweatband with cloth covered cork buffers. Stamped with Luftwaffe acceptance stamp and “43” to the interior. The blue / grey cloth covered examples are very rare and seldom found on the collectors market compared to the more common tropical cloth examples.

Rare Great War Polish Legion Adrian Pattern Steel Combat Helmet, standard French issue Adrian pattern steel helmet with original Polish legion helmet badge being French horn with Polish eagle to the centre. Helmet is complete with the original leather liner and leather chinstrap (now damaged). Some surface wear to the exterior but generally a good example of a scarce helmet.

Bavarian Reserve Officers Pickelhaube with Original Trench Cover, fine example of a leather bodied officers helmet with square dip peak. Large Bavarian gilt metal officers helmet plate with silver reserve cross to the centre of the coat of arms. Officers pattern state and national cockades. Scaled officers leather backed chinstraps. Cruciform spike base with correct three gilt metal securing stars and Bavarian pattern fluted officers spike. Helmet is complete with leather sweatband and officers cloth lining. Accompanied by its original officers pattern cloth trench cover. All gilding remains bright and shell is a very large size.

Victorian 17th (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) Lancers Other Ranks Lance Cap, of black leather body, white mortar board top. Lions head side bosses with leather backed linked chain chinstrap. Cloth covered sides to the top with woollen ball plume socket having brass Victorian general service button to the centre. White horse hair plume and gilt brass holder. Wrap round other ranks pattern Victorian helmet plate with battle honours up to South Africa 1879. Yellow cord / cap lines still present. Leather sweatband and oilskin liner to the interior. Mortar board stamped with WD and 1900. Generally good condition example.

Victorian Gloucestershire Regiment Officers 1881-1901 Pattern Home Service Helmet Plate, eight pointed star backing plate with Victorian crown replacing the top point, laurel spray, strap with motto, black velvet centre having silvered Sphinx on “EGYPT” tablet, lower silvered three part scroll with regimental details. Three lug fittings to the reverse. Remains in generally good condition.

Victorian 3rd Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers Other Ranks Helmet Plate, white metal universal pattern helmet plate with the centre having circlet with regimental details and voided Welsh Dragon within laurel wreath to the centre. Three lug fittings to the reverse of the helmet plate.

Bavarian Adjutant Generals Pickelhaube with Parade Plume, fine untouched example of a Bavarian Adjutant General’s pickelhaube with gilt metal Bavarian helmet plate having enamel coat of arms set to the centre of the plate. Helmet is complete with the original officers state and national cockades. Officers gilt metal scaled chinstraps. Bavarian pattern cruciform spike base with original parade plume fitted. The plume is of feathers in white and dyed blue to resemble the state colours of Bavaria. Interior of the helmet with the original leather sweatband and officers style lining. Small area of enamel repair to the plate but otherwise a very fine untouched example. Housed in the original large storage box.

Imperial German Garde du Korps Other Ranks Helmet, tombak shell with large garde starburst other ranks helmet plate. Scaled leather backed chinstraps with state and national cockades. Riveted rear lobster tail. Other ranks pattern eagle top. Interior of the helmet with original other ranks pattern leather liner, which is stamped underneath “K.B.A.G 1915”. Interior of the shell is stamped “C.E.JUNCKER”, this is partially obscured by a brass circular fixing plate. Some areas of restoration.

WW2 Royal Air Force C-Type Leather Flying Helmet, fine example of a 2nd pattern example with cloth chinstrap. Helmet is complete with the original earphones and wiring loom with jack plug. Goggle fixing straps remain to the helmet. Interior with chamois lining having inked name “E.SHIPLEY”. Staining and evidence of wear to the interior but the exterior remains in good condition.

Scarce Saxon-Weimar Pickelhaube for Private / One Year Volunteer in Infantry Regiment Grand Dutchy of Saxony (5.Thuringisches) Nr 94, fine quality leather bodied helmet with officers pattern Prussian eagle helmet plate with top scroll having “Fuerst” instead of “Koenig” and centre Saxon starburst. Other ranks pattern state and national cockades. Other ranks pattern leather chinstrap. Circular spike base with domed rivets and short NCO pattern spike. Interior with leather sweatband and officers pattern cloth lining. Inked to the interior “Dietsch 6/94”. Some congealing to the front and rear peak

Scarce Victorian Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate ‘T' Division Hammersmith Guelphic pattern crown, black star, brass metal ‘T 565’ centre, complete with three lug fittings on the reverse

WW1 British 1st Pattern Other Ranks Steel Combat Helmet, fine example of the early rimless pattern British steel combat helmet which has a dark and slightly rough textured paint finish to the exterior of the shell. The interior has the lighter apple green paint finish showing through. Interior also complete with the early pattern seven tongue liner system and two piece brown leather chinstrap with buckle fitting. Some obvious wear to the liner system and dents to the exterior shell but overall a very good example of a scarce WW1 British helmet.

1943 Dated Leather Strapped Airborne Forces Combat Helmet, fine example retaining much of its original field green paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Leather harness chinstrap and liner system. Sweatband stamped with G&S makers mark, size stamp 7 ¼ and 1943 date. Very good example overall.

Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate ’P’ Division’ Peckham Kings crown, black star, white metal ‘P 745 ’centre, complete with three lug fittings on the reverse

Unfinished WW2 German Steel Helmet Shell, interesting model 35/40 steel helmet shell which has not had the air vent punched out. The shell retains much of the original field grey paint finish. Shell is not marked. Some surface rusting to the interior.

Victorian 2nd Tower Hamlets Rifle Volunteers Other Ranks Helmet Plate, Victorian crowned Maltese cross with lions, circlet with regimental details and tower of London to the centre. Two of the three lug fittings to the reverse. Much of the blackened finish missing.

Post 1902 The Wiltshire Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet, superb example of the blue cloth helmet with officers Kings crown helmet plate which retains nearly all of the original fire gilt wash finish. Leather backed linked chin strap with rosette side bosses. Cross base with rosette fittings and spike fitting. Leather sweatband and silk lining to the interior of the helmet. Hamburger Rogers & Co tailors label to the interior. Helmet is housed in the original metal storage tin with brass name plaque, engraved “B H Goodhart Wiltshire Regt”. One very small moth nip to the cloth but otherwise an excellent example.

Elizabeth II Royal Horse Guards Officers Helmet, fine early post 1953 example, white metal shell with fine officers gilt metal helmet plate having silvered central star with enamel garter. Leather backed linked chinstrap and gilt metal large side rosettes. Complete with the original red horse hair plume with gilt metal rosette to the top. Leather covering to the underside of the front and rear peak. Officers pattern chamois lining to the interior. Helmet is housed in its original metal storage tin with stencilled name to the lid, “J L COLES”. Helmet remains in excellent condition overall.

Scarce Victorian Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate ‘K' Division West Ham, Guelphic pattern crown, black star, white metal ‘K 568' centre, complete with three lug fittings on the reverse.

WW2 German Home Front Luftschutz Steel Helmet, being the gladiator pattern retaining much of its original blue paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Winged decal to the front of the helmet. Complete with its three part leather liner and thick chinstrap. Decaled details to the interior rear peak. Very good example overall.

WW2 British Glider Pilots Helmet, superb example of the fibre crash helmet which was issued to Glider Pilots during operations such as D-Day. The helmet remains in near mint condition with much of the brown finish remaining to the shell of the helmet. The leather C-Type section remains in very good condition and is complete with the wiring looms and ear phones. Chamois lining to the interior and leather sweatband to the fibre section of the shell. Overall a very good example of a scarce helmet.

Victorian Corps of Military Police Other Ranks Helmet Plate, universal pattern other ranks helmet plate with VR cipher to the centre of the plate. Two lug fittings to the reverse.

Wurttemberg Uhlan Officers Helmet (Tschapka), fine untouched example of the officers pattern Uhlan lance helmet with original white metal state helmet plate to the centre, correct single national pattern officers cockade, brass scaled leather backed chinstraps. Helmet with fixed mortar board top. Helmet is complete with its officer bullion embroidered cockade and original cloth trench cover. Interior of the helmet with officers pattern leather sweatband and officers cloth lining. The helmet is housed in its original leather transit case of issue. Very good example overall.

WW2 German Luftwaffe Paratroopers (Fallschirmjager) Steel Combat Helmet, fine untouched example of the model 38 Luftwaffe paratroopers steel combat helmet. The shell retains much of its original Luftwaffe blue grey paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. Late pattern bolts to the helmet and no decal ever been present which is correct for this late issue example. Special pattern leather liner to the interior with original foam pads. Helmet is also complete with the original blue leather harness pattern chinstrap. Liner remains in excellent overall condition with all stamps remaining clear. Shell is stamped “CKL68”. Scratched name of the original owner to the rear peak but this is not too clear. A very nice example of a scarce WW2 German helmet.

Bavarian Generals Pickelhaube, fine untouched example of a leather pickelhaube shell with silvered Bavarian pattern helmet plate having enamelled centre coat of arms. Officers pattern state and national cockades. Silver scaled officers pattern chinstraps. Cruciform pattern spike cross base with securing stars and tall Bavarian pattern fluted spike. Interior of the helmet with tan leather sweatband and green cloth officers pattern lining.

WW2 German M-42 Steel Combat Helmet, good untouched example retaining 95% of the original combat paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Helmet is complete with its original leather liner to the interior but this is dry and has flaked away in sections. Sections of the original leather chinstrap remain. Shell stamped 7654 to the rear.

George VI Period Royal Horse Guards Troopers Helmet, white metal shell with other ranks pattern helmet plate to the centre which has been polished to copper. Leather backed linked chinstrap and large rosette side bosses. Complete with its original red horse hair plume. Helmet is complete with the original liner to the interior. Shell remains in good condition.

Untouched Imperial German Officers Pickelhaube for Reuss (7th Thuringisches) Infantry Regiment Nr 96, leather shell with officers Prussian eagle helmet plate having silvered coat of arms of the principality of Reuss to the centre. Officers state and national cockades and officers gilt scaled chinstraps. Circular spike base with three domed rivets and single officers star, these have always been present with the helmet. Officers pattern spike which can be unscrewed from the base fitting. Interior of the helmet with the original leather sweatband and officers style lining. The helmet is housed in its original leather carry case. Good dark patina to the fittings, leather is dry and cracked in places with sections missing towards the spike base. Overall a good untouched example of an officers helmet from a very small state / principality.

3x British Airborne Forces Helmet Decals, being mint un-used examples. Worn on airborne helmets in the post war years. (3 items)

Victorian The Connaught Rangers Officers Home Service Helmet, blue cloth example with gilt metal Victorian crowned officers helmet plate to the centre. Velvet backed chin scales and rosette side bosses. Cross base with rosettes and spike fitting. Gilt metal front trim and rear spine strap. Leather sweatband and silk lining. Hawkes & Co Patent stamp to the interior of the helmet. Couple of minor moth holes to the back peak but otherwise the body remains in generally good condition. Small holes to the body of the helmet behind where the plate sits.

Imperial German Artillery Officers Regimentally Numbered Pickelhaube Trench Cover, fine example of an artillery officers pattern helmet cover with red stencilled “65” to the centre. Cover has the stiffening boards to the section which wraps around the peaks of the pickelhaube. Some black shellac residue to the cover. Good example overall, scarce to find officers covers with regimental numbers.

Waffen-SS Belt Buckle Centre, interesting centre section taken from the other ranks belt buckle, field grey / green paint remains to the piece. Accompanied by various items of insignia, tunic buttons, Afrika Korps pith helmet decals etc. Various conditions. (16 items)

Victorian 1869 Pattern 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot Officers Helmet Plate, fine example of the gilt metal crowned laurel wreath, garter strap with voided “28” to centre. Two lug fittings to the reverse. Much of the original gilt wash finish remains to the plate.

Post 1902 Territorial Royal Artillery Officers Home Service Helmet, fine example with blue cloth covered helmet, fine gilt metal Artillery officers helmet plate with laurel spray replacing the motto. Velvet backed linked gilt chin chain and rosette side bosses. Cross base with ball top mount. Gilt rear spine fitting and front trim. Interior with the original leather sweatband and Hobson & Sons, London, tailors label. Generally a very fine example retaining much of the original gilt wash finish.

Scarce Victorian Sudan / Zulu War Period Officers Foreign Service Helmet, fine six panelled white helmet with top ventilation fitting. Complete with its officers style leather sweatband and crimson silk lining. Stamped to the interior with Hawkes & Co makers details. Helmet is complete with its original velvet backed linked chinstrap. A very fine example of a scarce to find item of Victorian military headdress.

Imperial German Naval Officers Dirk / Dress Dagger by WKC, fine example of a German WW1 naval officers dagger with Imperial pattern crowned top, ivorine grip, brass cross guard having fouled anchors, reverse side also having press button release catch. Housed in its brass scabbard with roped pattern hanging ring fittings. Reverse of the scabbard is engraved with the name of the original owner, “Oltmanns”. Partial double edged blade, which is etched with sailing ships, crowned anchor and foliage to both sides. WKC knights helmet type trade mark to the base of the blade. The blade measures 33 ½ cms, overall 48 ½ cms.

Quantity of Royal Artillery Badges and Insignia, including defective Victorian other ranks helmet plate; 14x variations of cap / beret badges; Honourable Artillery Company (H.A.C) cap badge; Territorial Artillery cap badge (missing slider); bronze OSD cap badge fitted with slider fitting; 4x brass Territorial Royal Garrison and Royal Field Artillery shoulder titles; 4x brass shoulder titles; Royal Horse Artillery cap / beret badge, plus various buttons, rank pips and collar badges etc. Various conditions. (42 items)

Belgium 1843 Pattern Cuirassier’s Helmet, white metal skull with large Belgium lion helmet plate to the centre. Large brass flat chinscales with large semi circle side bosses with white medal fused grenades (one damaged). Brass comb containing black horse hair plume. Brass socket mounting to the comb which retains the brush plume. To the side of the helmet is brass plume socket with red feathered hackle plume fitted. No liner to the interior and some age cracks to the shell.

Victorian 21st (Empress of India) Lancers Officers Lance Cap, fine example of the black leather body lance cap with French grey melton cloth mortar board top having thick gilt bullion wire cord running diagonally across and running down the corners. Officers pattern plate with silvered overlay of the Royal Arms, battle honours, crossed lances and VRI cipher to the bottom. Peak stitched with thick rows of bullion wire. Gilt metal lion head side bosses and leather backed linked officers chinstrap. Bullion cord plume boss with cipher of Queen Victoria set on gray backing. Gilt metal officers plume socket holder, holding in place the fine quality but incorrect dyed blue swan feather stitched officers full dress plume, should be a white plume for this regiment. Interior of the helmet retains the original leather sweatband but the lining is now absent. Some mothing to the French grey mortar board top but otherwise is a fine example.

Imperial German Garde du Korps Other Ranks Helmet, tombak shell with large garde starburst other ranks helmet plate. Scaled leather backed chinstraps with state and national cockades. Riveted rear lobster tail. Other ranks pattern eagle top. Interior of the helmet with the original other ranks leather liner system, stamped underneath with regimental markings, these are not clear. Underside of the peak with remains of green paint and rear peak underside in black. Interior crown of the shell stamped with makers details “JAMASCH” and size stamped “59”.

WW2 German Fire Police Helmet, fine black painted civilian issue steel helmet complete with Police and party shield decals. Helmet retains the original leather liner and with replaced leather chinstrap.

WW1 Royal Flying Corps Cowl Pattern Flying Helmet, fine full length soft brown leather flying helmet complete with the original ear rolls and securing strap with buckle fitting. Chamois and fur lining to the interior of the helmet. Nicely stamped with size 7 ¼ and war department broad arrow. Some light scuffing to the lower section on one side bur otherwise a very good example.

Saxon Reserve Officers Pickelhaube, fine quality example of a officers leather pickelhaube with pronounced starburst Saxony helmet plate with silvered coat of arms over reserve cross. Saxon pattern non-serrated state and national cockades. Officers pattern scaled chinstraps. Circular spike base with gilt metal securing stars and tall pattern officers spike which unscrews from base fitting. Helmet is complete with its original leather sweatband and officers green lining. Overall a very nice untouched example.

Imperial German Pickelhaube Style Fire Brigade Helmet, leather shell with brass top comb, Lion head side bosses with leather chinstrap having buckle fitting. Helmet is fitted with oval style cockade, plume socket and brush plume. Interior of the helmet complete with pickelhaube style leather liner. Patina to the fittings and generally untouched as found.

Victorian 1869 Pattern 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot Other Ranks Helmet Plate, fine example of the other ranks pattern brass crowned laurel wreath, garter strap with voided “28” to centre. Two lug fittings to the reverse. Remains in good condition.

Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate ’B ’ Division Chelsea Kings crown, station sergeants black star, white metal ‘B 2’ centre, complete with three lug fittings on the reverse

Victorian Royal Warwickshire Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet, blue cloth example with fine gilt metal Victorian crowned officers helmet plate to the centre. Velvet backed chin scales and rosette side bosses. Cross base with rosettes and spike fitting. Gilt metal front trim and rear spine strap. Leather sweatband and silk lining. Cater & Co tailors stamp to the interior of the helmet. Some light areas of mothing to the blue cloth but much of the gilt wash remains to the fittings.

Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate ‘Y’ Tottenham Division Kings crown, sergeants black star, white metal ‘Y 10 ’centre, complete with three lug fittings on the reverse

WW1 Imperial Austrian Steel Helmet Shell, the helmet has been overpainted in green and Sthalhelm skull and cross bones badge fitted to the side. Missing liner and chinstrap.

WW2 British Combat Helmet with Double Camouflaged Net, interesting example of a British army combat helmet which has fitted to the exterior two camouflage nets, one in desert sand and the other in green. The interior of the helmet retains its original 1938 dated liner system and webbing chinstrap.