World War II German Helmets - Get the Best Originals Here

Due to the overwhelming number of helmets that have been sold over the last couple of years, I am going to use this section to highlight the more special and unique helmets.   The data for all previously sold helmets is just too large.   Enjoy what I consider my "Hall of Fame" for helmets.

This is an absolutely beautiful Rare Original M18 Transitional Kriegsmarine German Helmet. Transitional Kriegsmarine helmets are extremely rare. Many experts consider the Kriegsmarine, the most rare, even when compared to Waffen SS helmets. This, coupled with the fact that this is a Transitional M1918, this helmet is VERY RARE. This helmet is complete with the liner and chin strap. This Kriegsmarine helmet also has the rough texture which was typical of a field applied period re-paint. You can see in areas the original Field gray/green paint as well. It is clear that this helmet saw extended field use. The Kriegsmarine Eagle decal is roughly 50% and much of the Gold flake that is typical of Kriegsmarine is still present. The decal is snuggled nicely into the rough texture indicating that it is clearly a period decal and is totally authentic. 

The helmet also has the correct period M1931 liner and has not been tampered with. The leather in the liner is fairly pliable and overall in very good condition. The chin strap has a maker mark but it is not clear due to wear. I guarantee that this is an authentic period chin strap. The chin strap is in very good condition, but a little dry, which is very typical of a 60+ year old chin strap. All of the rivets are intact, tight and have not been removed. The rivets are the correct brass coated as well. I cannot locate the manufacturers stamp due to the rough texture paint. The liner is size 55, and I believe that the shell is most likely a 64 based on the lugs. This is a fantastic authentic Kriegsmarine helmet that clearly saw action during World War II. This extremely rare M1918 Transitional Kriegsmarine German Helmet will make a terrific addition to your collection.  This is an investment grade helmet.   

 Sold Item #103 

M1940 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet

This is an absolutely stunning minty Original M1940 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet.  This helmet has a great patina and is a super example of the Luftwaffe M1940.  This M40 Luftwaffe German helmet retains about 98% of its original Luftwaffe Blue/Gray Rough Texture paint.   The liner is the correct M31, Size 59 and is as close to perfect as you can get in a 65 year old liner.   The Zinc galvanized liner band appears to be have been manufactured by the Metall-Lederverarbeitung firm and is dated 1942.   All of the rivets are intact and match the exterior paint.  The 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Adler Decal is gorgeous and rates at 98% and is nicely toned.  The decal texture is consistent with the rest of the helmet.   The decal is in great shape and is guaranteed to be 100% original to this helmet.   

This M1940 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.   This beautiful Luftwaffe helmet is a highly desirable size 66.  The manufacturers stamp Q66 is visible.  Q indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Quist firm plant in Esslingen, Germany.  The production number is DN257.   Based on this later production run number and the 1942 liner, I feel confident that this helmet was manufactured in 1942.   The chinstrap on this helmet was added by a previous owner, and is a very good post war reproduction.  The chinstrap is for display purposes only.   Overall, this is Top shelf original Single Decal Luftwaffe helmet.   This is easily one of the best Single Decal Luftwaffe helmets I have seen.   As with all my helmets, this M40 Luftwaffe helmet comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.

Sold Item #150 

M1942 Waffen SS Single Decal German Helmet

This is an absolutely stunning mint condition Original M1942 Waffen SS Single Decal German Helmet.  This helmet has a beautiful patina and is one of the finest examples of the Waffen SS M1942 helmet that I have seen.  This M42 Waffen SS German helmet retains close to 100% of its original Field Green finish.  This helmet is as close as you can get to Mint condition.   This helmet exhibits very little wear and I am not sure if it was even issued.   The liner is the correct M31, Size 58 and is in fantastic condition.    The chin strap is clearly from the period, and is in close to mint condition.  The chinstrap has the RBN number 0/0750/0100.    

This M1942 Waffen SS helmet has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact and tight.  The 2nd Pattern Waffen SS Rune (CKL/ET) Decal is close to 100% intact and has a beautiful tone and exhibits the correct metallic content. The decal shows a nice gold shimmer when viewed under a loupe in the sunlight.  The texture of the decal is consistent with the surface of the helmet.    This beauty is a nice size 66.   The manufacturers stamp CKL66 is visible and lightly stamped, which is typical of a CKL.  CKL indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Eisenhuttenwerke plant in Thale, Germany.  The production number is 4956.       

This Waffen SS helmet was brought back from Germany by a US Army Soldier.   The Vet was the winner of the Purple Heart and One Oak Leaf Cluster.  The Veteran's name will be provided to the buyer as well as a Letter written by the Soldiers daughter with regard to the history of the helmet.   This helmet comes with a Written Lifetime Guarantee Certificate of Authenticity.

Sold  Item #135

M1935 Waffen SS Named Single Decal German Helmet

This is an absolutely stunning untouched Original M1935 Waffen SS Named Single Decal German Helmet.  This helmet has a beautiful patina and is one of the finest examples of the Waffen SS M1935 helmet that I have ever seen.  This M35 Waffen SS German helmet retains close to 100% of its original Field Bluish/Gray/Green finish.  This helmet was originally a Double Decal helmet.   You can see where the National Party decal was removed from the left side as per the orders to remove in mid 1940.  The liner is the correct M31, Size 59 and is in fantastic condition.   The SS Trooper signed the liner.  The signature is barely legible, but appears to be ' F. Georga'.    His initials, 'FG' are nicely painted in the back of the interior as well.  The chin strap is clearly from the period, and is in fantastic condition.  The chinstrap has the Manufacturer stamp, 'Rahm u. Kampmann, Wuppertal 1938, stamped in the tip.  An added bonus for this beauty.

This M1935 Waffen SS helmet has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact.  The 1st Pattern Waffen SS Q Decal is 95% intact and has a beautiful gold tone.  The decal is nicely snuggled into the surface of the helmet.  The texture is consistent with the rest of the helmet and is clearly an original decal.   This beauty is a nice size 66.   The manufacturers stamp Q66 is clearly visible and nicely stamped.  Q indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Quist firm plant in Esslingen, Germany.  The production number is 4575 is nicely stamped.      

This Waffen SS helmet is direct from the Widow of the WW2 Medic that brought this helmet back from Europe.   The Medic treated the SS Trooper for wounds during the Battle of the Bulge, and took the helmet off of the German SS Trooper, along with several other items.   The Medic was the winner of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.  Details of the Medic's service history and a photograph will be provided to the buyer.   This is a Top Shelf helmet and will make a great addition to your collection.   This is clearly an investment grade helmet with provenance!

Sold  Item #116

This is one of the more intriguing helmets that I have encountered.   This M1942 Single Decal Heer was possibly worn by a Waffen SS Norwegian or Dutch Volunteer.   On the right inside of the helmet, there is a very distinctive Nordic Rune symbol skillfully etched into the helmet.  The Rune symbol etching is clearly period done.   The Rune is also known as the 'Wolfsangel' symbol.   I have opinions from several experts and they agree that there is a distinct possibility that a Waffen SS Volunteer Trooper was issued this helmet.   It was common practice for Waffen SS volunteers to be issued whatever was available at the time.   The 'Wolfsangel' symbol was also used by the 2nd SS Panzer Division.   One thing for sure, is that this symbol in the helmet is clearly the Nordic Rune, 'Wolfsangel'.   Now, why this is present in this helmet will never be for certain.

This M1942 Heer has not been altered and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.   The helmet retains most of the Original Field Green finish.  The Heer Eagle decal is nicely snuggled into the texture of the helmet, and is close to 100% intact.   The decal is nicely toned as well.  This M1942 Heer Single Decal German Helmet was manufactured by the Sachsische Emaillier firm in Lauter, Germany.   The maker stamp, hkp 66 is clearly visible in the correct area in the back inside of the helmet, and indicates a nice size 66.  The production run number, 1278 is nicely stamped as well. 

The only drawback to this beautiful helmet is the leather liner had to be removed.  The helmet is also missing the chinstrap. The Veteran that brought this helmet back applied some sort of goop to 'preserve' it and ruined the liner.   This could easily be remedied by putting in a correct size period liner, which are available in the $150 range.   The value of this helmet could easily approach $800-$1,000 with a good liner.   The paint and decal are in fantastic condition, and this helmet will make a very nice display piece.    The Aluminum liner band is still with the helmet as are the rivets and pins.  The liner band has the correct manufacturer stamp, Schuberth-Werke Braunschweig 1940.      

This M1942 German Helmet is a rare and unusual find and would make a great addition to your collection.      

Sold Item #110  

M1935 Single Decal Luftwaffe Camouflage "Vet Bringback" German Helmet

This helmet is just simply a killer!  An outstanding untouched Original M1935 Single Decal Luftwaffe Camouflage German Helmet.  This helmet has a beautiful camouflage paint with two shades of green, tan, on the Luftwaffe Blue/Gray parade finish.  The liner is the correct M31, Size 58 and is in fantastic condition.    The zinc galvanized liner is the correct M31 model.  This M1935 Luftwaffe Camouflage German Helmet has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact and match the paint.   

The 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe decal is consistent with the rest of the helmet and is clearly an original decal.    This beauty is a nice size 66.   The manufacturers stamp SE66 is clearly visible and nicely stamped.  SE indicates that this M35 was manufactured at the Sachsische Emaillier u. Stanzwerke firm in Lauter, Germany.  The production number is 31444. This helmet was brought back by a Veteran of the US Army, 3rd Infantry Division.  The name of the Veteran will be provided to the buyer.  As with all of my helmets, this helmet comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.   

Sold  Item #219

M1942 Waffen SS Single Decal "Veteran Bringback" German Helmet

Once again, I have scored another great Veteran bringback helmet.   This is a great Original M1942 Waffen SS Single Decal German Helmet.  This helmet has a nice patina and is a great combat seasoned M1942 Single Decal Waffen SS Combat helmet.  This M42 Waffen SS German helmet retains about 85% of its original Field Green rough texture finish.   The liner is the correct Zinc galvanized M31,Size 57.  The liner is fairly good and has one torn finger.  There are initials "TH" written in the liner in two places.  All of the rivets are intact and match the exterior paint on the helmet.  

The correct 1st Pattern Waffen SS Runes (EF) Decal is about 90% intact and has a nice tone and exhibits the correct metallic content. The decal shows a nice gold/silver shimmer when viewed under a loup in the sunlight.  The texture of the decal is consistent with the surface of the helmet.    This M42 SS helmet is a nice size 64.   The manufacturers stamp EF64 is lightly stamped.   EF indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Emaillierwerke AG, in Fulda, Germany.  The production number is 2719.  The helmet was brought back by a US Army Dentist stationed in Europe during the War.   His name will be provided to the buyer.  This nice M1942 SS helmet comes with a Written Lifetime Guarantee Certificate of Authenticity.

Sold  Item #229

M1935 Heer Double Decal German Helmet

This is a truly gorgeous 100% Original M35 Heer Double Decal German Helmet.   This M35 Heer Double Decal German helmet is a great example of the early Pre-war Double Decal Heer.  This M35 Heer has a nice patina with about 99% of the Apple Green smooth parade finish.  The helmet also is complete with the original chinstrap and liner.   The liner band is intact and all three rivets are present and tight.   The liner band is size 57.  The liner is the correct M31 model and was manufactured by the Schuberth-Werke Gmbh in Braunschweig, Germany.  The liner has the name, Rofll, written in Ink in the leather.   The liner does has slight wear but is supple and in fantastic condition.   The chinstrap is intact and does have a maker mark but it is not legible.    This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  

The Heer Decal rates at 98%.   The Heer decal has the correct metallic content and is the correct Early Grey lined ET decal.   The decal is clearly a period applied original, and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  The National Colors decal is close to 100% and has the correct layering and lacquer toning.   The manufacturers stamp ET64 is visible and nicely stamped.  ET indicates that this M35 was manufactured at the Eisenhuttenwerke plant in Thale, Germany.  64 indicates a nice size 64 cm.  The production number is 4457.    Overall, this is a super original M1935 Heer Double Decal helmet that is an investment grade helmet.   This helmet, as with all my helmets, comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. 

Sold Item #123

M1940 Double Decal Combat Police German Helmet

Unbelievable...this is a stunning Mint Condition Original M1940 Double Decal Combat Police German Helmet.   This helmet will be a Top Shelf example in even the best of Collections.   This Q64 M40 Heer German helmet retains almost 100% of its gorgeous Gray Rough texture paint.   The helmet also still has the original liner.  The liner is the correct M31 and is in un-issued condition with the original drawstring.  The liner is size stamped 56.  A reproduction chinstrap has been added for display purposes.  Most un-issued helmets did not have chinstraps.   

The Police Decal rates at close to 100%.  The decal is clearly a period decal and nicely snuggled into the rough texture paint.   The National Socialist Party Decal rates at about 95%, is nice toned and snuggled into the paint as well.   Clearly both decals are original to the helmet.    Q indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Quist firm plant in Esslingen, Germany.   The production number appears to be S079C.  Overall, one of the finest examples of the Combat Police helmet in the World.  This M1940 Q 64 Double Decal Combat Police is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  This helmet comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from noted SS Collector and Author, Kelly Hicks.  This helmet was previously owned by Kelly Hicks as well.   Also, as with all of my helmets, it comes with my Written Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.

Sold Item# 128

This is a great Authentic M1916 Austrian Double Decal Heer helmet.   Double Decal Austrian Transitional helmets are far more scarce than the German Transitional helmets.   The Heer decal is a beautiful Early Grey lined decal and rates at or better than 98%.   The Tricolor National decal is in overall very good condition with some damage.  The Tricolor rates about 85%.  The Tricolor is nicely layered and has the fine age cracks that you expect to see with period applied decals.   The paint is also the correct early "Pea Green" color.  The exterior paint is in very good condition.  There are a few minor scratches on the top of the helmet.    

The liner is an M31 Zinc Galvanized type, in rough condition, and appears to be a depot refit as the liner is dated 1942.  The rivet heads also exhibit a darker green, which is common with depot refit liners as they often re-used rivet pins that were on hand salvaged from other helmets.   The liner is a size 57, and 57 is also stamped in the inside of the helmet.   The production run number "468" is stamped in the top of the dome on the outside.  The is common with the Austrian Transitional helmets.

Overall, this is a fantastic Austrian M16 Transitional helmet and displays very well with the great paint and the gorgeous Early Lined Heer decal.   This helmet is guaranteed to be 100% authentic and comes with my usual Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.   

Sold Item #159  

M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German Helmet "Unit Marked"

This is a super sharp untouched Original M1935 Double Decal Early "Snake Leg" Luftwaffe German Helmet.  This helmet has a great patina and is a nice example of the Early 1st Pattern "Snake Leg" Decal Luftwaffe M1935 helmet.  This M35 Luftwaffe German helmet retains close to 85-90% of its original Early Blue/Grey Parade Luftwaffe finish.  The liner is the correct M31, Size 53 and is in fantastic condition.  The liner is stamped B&C, 1937, Berlin.   An added bonus to this Early Luftwaffe is the inside of the Liner is Unit Marked!  The liner has three nice stamps, "10/B", "R.A. 641", and "Flak. Regt. 64".    The chin strap is clearly from the period, and is 100% intact.  The chinstrap is in good shape and has the typical age cracks.   

This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact and tight.  The Rare 1st Pattern Luftwaffe Adler Decal is 95% intact and is nicely toned. The texture of both decals are consistent with the rest of the helmet and they are clearly original decals. The Tricolor National decal is in great shape and rates at 95%.   It has the proper layering, spider veining, and is nicely snuggled into the surface of the helmet.   

This beauty is a Rare size 60.   The manufacturers stamp SE60 is visible.  SE indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the    Sachsische Emaillier u. Stanzwerke in Lauter, Germany.  The Production run number is 3359.  This helmet is totally complete and correct top to bottom.   Everything is exactly as it should be.   This is great example of a Rare Early Luftwaffe in a Rare Size!!!    This helmet comes with a Written Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.  

SOLD  Item #134

M1935 Heer Double Decal German Helmet

This is a simply stunning 100% Original M35 Heer Double Decal German Helmet.   This M1935 Heer Double Decal German helmet is a fine example of the early Pre-war Double Decal Heer.  This M35 Heer has a nice patina with about 99% of the Apple Green smooth parade finish.  The helmet also is complete with the original chinstrap and liner.   The liner band is intact and all three rivets are present and tight.  The liner band is size 56.  The liner is the correct M31 model and was manufactured by the Schuberth-Werke Gmbh in Braunschweig, Germany and is date stamped, 1938.  The liner has initials, but it is not legible.  The liner does has slight wear but is supple and in fantastic condition.   The chinstrap is intact and does have a maker mark but it is not legible.    The tip of the chinstrap is missing but otherwise the chinstrap is in great condition.  This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  

The Heer Decal rates close to 100%.   The Beautifully Gold toned Heer decal has the correct metallic content and is the correct Early Grey lined NS decal.   The decal is clearly a period applied original, and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  The National Colors decal is close to 100% and has the correct layering and lacquer toning.   The manufacturers stamp NS64 is visible and nicely stamped.  NS indicates that this M35 was manufactured at the Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke in Schwerte, Germany.  64 indicates a nice size 64 cm.  The production run number is T174.    This beauty also features a super nice Dome Stamp that is stamped very clearly.   Overall, this is a fantastic original M1935 Heer Double Decal helmet that is an investment grade helmet.   This helmet, as with all my helmets, comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.  

Sold Item #124

M1940 Waffen SS "Veteran Bring Back" Single Decal German Helmet

This is a super untouched Original M1940 Waffen SS Single Decal German Helmet.  This helmet is a nice combat worn piece.   This M1940 Waffen SS German helmet retains close to 90% of its original Field Green finish.  The Zinc Galvanized liner is the correct M1931.  The liner is single banded, a Size 57, and is in nice condition.  The liner appears to be dated 1941.  The liner is very tight and I am hesitant to pull on it to see the markings.  Overall, the liner is in very good condition with no breaks or tears and the original drawstring.  It does exhibit wear but after all, this is a combat worn helmet.   The SS Trooper signed the liner, but the signature is barely legible.  The rivet pins are all very snug and exhibit no bends or signs of tampering.  The pins also match the helmet perfectly and are clearly the original pins.   The chin strap is clearly from the period as well, and is in very nice condition.  The chinstrap has a Manufacturer stamp, but it is not legible.

This M1940 Waffen SS helmet has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.   The 1st Pattern Waffen SS Q Decal is 95% intact and has beautiful lacquer toning.   The texture is consistent with the rest of the helmet and is clearly an original decal.   This beauty is a nice size 64.   The manufacturers stamp Q64 is lightly stamped.  Q indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Quist firm plant in Esslingen, Germany.  The production number is R580 is nicely stamped.   This Waffen SS helmet is direct from the son of the WW2 US Army Veteran that brought this helmet back from Europe.   The Vet was a decorated combat Vet.    Details of the Vet's service history and possibly a photograph will be provided to the buyer.   This is a Super example of a Q M1940.  This helmet, as with all my helmets, comes with a Written Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.   

Sold Item #160

M1942 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet

This is an absolutely stunning Original M1942 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet.  This helmet has a beautiful patina and is one of the finest examples of the Luftwaffe M1942 helmet that I have seen.  This M42 Luftwaffe German helmet retains close to 100% of its original Luftwaffe Blue/Grey Rough texture paint.   The rough texture paint on this helmet is unbelievable, with a super Matt finish.   This helmet is close to Mint condition.   This helmet exhibits very little wear and would be tough to upgrade.   The liner is the correct Zinc galvanized M31, Size 57 and is in fantastic condition.   This M42 also has a Dome stamp although it is not legible.

This M1942 Luftwaffe helmet has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact and very tight.  The 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Decal is close to 100% intact and has a beautiful tone and is nicely snuggled into the texture of the helmet.   The texture of the decal is consistent with the surface of the helmet.    This beauty is a desirable size 64.   The manufacturers stamp is NS64 indicating that this helmet was manufactured at the Vereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke plant in Schwerte, Germany.  The production number is 4609.   This helmet, as with all of my helmets, comes with a Written Lifetime Guarantee Certificate of Authenticity.  

Sold Item #136

This is one of the most unusual helmets I have encountered.   At first glance, the absolute minty condition of this helmet concerned me.   However, the more I looked at it the more convinced I was with regard to it being an Authentic Early prewar helmet.   I posted this helmet on the Militaria Collector Forum for opinions and the concensus was that the decals are the real thing.   Tom Kibler also was forwarded pictures and concurred.   

This helmet appears to be an Early Lightweight Parade Heer helmet.  The helmet is made of aluminum and is very light.   The decals are fantastic minty examples of the Early Grey lined Heer Decal and the National Colors Decal.   The paint is also the correct early Apple Green color.  The paint has been preserved better than any helmet I have seen.   The paint does have a few nicks and some wear along the edges, but overall is in great condition.   

The liner is made of wool and has a leather headband.  The liner and chinstrap both exhibit the appropriate aging you would expect on a 70 year old piece.   The Chinstrap is made of leather and is definitely a period strap.   The liner does have some slight moth damage.   

Overall, the helmet is in an unbelievable state of preservation.    There were no maker marks or any other identifying marks.  I am going to continue to research and will add any further information deemed useful.  This helmet is 100% authentic and comes with my usual Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee.   The piece will make a great addition to any High End collection.

Sold Item #125  

M1934 Double Decal German Fire Protection Helmet

This is a great untouched Original M34 Double Decal German Fire Protection Helmet.   This helmet is a very nice example of the Fire M1934.  This Curve Dipped M34 Fire helmet is totally complete, with Aluminum Comb, Chinstrap, and Liner.   This M34 German Fire helmet retains about 98% of its original Black finish.  The helmet has the original liner and correct chinstrap.   The Chinstrap is in great condition as is the liner.  This M1934 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact.   The Cork spacers are intact and are in good shape.   The Fire Decal (same as Police) is about 95% and looks great.   The National Party Decal is about 80%. The decals are nicely snuggled into the surface of the helmet and the texture is consistent with the rest of the helmet.        

The manufacturers stamp D.R.P. Thale is clearly stamped.   DRP is also stamped in Silver in the Liner.  This indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Thale firm plant in Eisenhuttenwerke, Germany.   This helmet is direct from the Widow of a decorated Veteran of World War II.  This M34 German Fire helmet was brought back by a US Medic during WW2.   This Medic won the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.   Details of his service record, and a copy of a period photo of the Medic will be provided to the buyer.   Overall, this is a super original Double Decal Fire helmet that is complete and 100% authentic.  As always, this helmet comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.   

Sold  Item #117

This is an absolutely gorgeous M1942 German Helmet.   The exterior paint and decal on this M1942 are in fantastic condition.  The photos don't do this helmet any justice.   This M1942 Heer German Helmet is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.   The helmet retains most of the Original Field Green finish.  The ET Heer Eagle decal is nicely snuggled into the texture of the helmet, and is close to 100% intact.   The decal has a beautiful gold tone.  This M1942 Heer Single Decal German Helmet was manufactured by the Eisenhuttenwerke firm in Thale, Germany.   The maker stamp, ckl 64 is clearly visible in the correct area in the back inside of the helmet, and indicates a nice size 64.  The production run number is faint but appears to be 3748.

The liner is very dry and has suffered some deterioration.  The split pin rivets are tight and do match the exterior paint, thus I believe that the liner is original to the helmet.   The chinstrap seems to be a post war added chinstrap.   The paint and decal are in fantastic condition, and this helmet will make a super display piece.  This M1942 German Helmet would make a great addition to your collection.      

Sold Item #111 

This is a very nice Combat worn Original M1935 Kriegsmarine Single Decal German Helmet.   Kriegsmarine helmets are extremely rare.  Many experts consider the Kriegsmarine, the most rare, even when compared to Waffen SS helmets.   This Kriegsmarine helmet has about 65-70% of the original Parade finish paint.    

The Kriegsmarine Eagle decal is roughly 75-80% and has the proper layering that you expect in an Authentic Kriegsmarine Decal.   The decal is a deep Gold and exhibits nice age cracks.   The helmet also has a correct period M31 Single Band liner and was replaced by the previous owner.   According to the previous owner, the original leather was completely deteriorated.  He did use a correct liner and the Split Pins are original to the helmet.  The leather in the liner is fairly pliable and overall in good condition, part of the band is broken, which was common with the Original Single band liners, thus the introduction of the Double banded reinforced liner.   

An added bonus to this helmet is that it is a Named helmet.  The name, "Beckmann" is nicely painted in the Inner back skirt.  The paint is also nicely cracked with age and is clearly War time applied.    The manufacturers mark is nicely stamped, ET64.  ET indicates that the helmet was manufactured by the Eisenhuttenwerke firm in Thale, Germany.  The production number is 3679.  This is a fantastic authentic Kriegsmarine helmet that clearly saw action during World War II.  This rare German Helmet will make a terrific addition to your collection.  This helmet, as with all my helmets, comes with a Written Lifetime guarantee of Authenticity.

Sold Item #144

M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German Helmet

This is an absolutely gorgeous untouched Original M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German Helmet.  This helmet has a great patina and is one of the nicest examples of the Luftwaffe M1935 Double Decal helmet that I have seen.  This M35 Luftwaffe German helmet retains close to 100% of its original Early Blue/Grey Luftwaffe finish.  The liner is the correct M31, Size 57 and is in fantastic condition.   The liner was manufactured by the Schuberth-Werke factory in Braunschweig and is dated 1938.  The initials of Luftwaffe soldier, H.S. is handwritten on the liner.  The liner also has the name, Economides written in two places.   I believe that this could be the Vet that brought it back from Europe, as this doesn't seem to be a German name.   The chin strap is clearly from the period, and is 100% intact with a maker mark, Paul Klopfer, Berlin, 1937.  The chinstrap is in great shape and has the typical age cracks.  

This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact and very tight.  The 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Adler Decal is 90% intact and is nicely toned.  The decal is nicely snuggled into the surface of the helmet  and it shows very fine age cracks under a loop.  The texture of both decals are consistent with the rest of the helmet and they are clearly original decals. The Tricolor National decal is super and rates at 95%.   It has the proper layering, and is nicely snuggled into the surface of the helmet.   

This beauty is an size 64.   The manufacturers stamp EF64 is visible. EF indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the      Emaillierwerke  AG plant in Fulda, Germany.  The production number is 3769 is nicely stamped.   This M35 DD Luftwaffe helmet has the Unit I/234 dome stamp as well.   This helmet is one of the most complete and correct early helmets I have seen.   Everything is exactly as it should be.   This is truly a Top Shelf helmet and is clearly an investment grade helmet!!!    This helmet comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.  

Sold Item #118

M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German Helmet

This is an absolutely gorgeous untouched Original M1935 Double Decal Luftwaffe German Helmet.  This helmet has a great patina and is one of the nicest examples of the Early 1st Pattern Decal Luftwaffe M1935 helmet that I have seen.  This M35 Luftwaffe German helmet retains close to 100% of its original Early Blue/Grey Parade Luftwaffe finish.  The liner is the correct M31, Size 57 and is in fantastic condition.   The of German soldier, 'Wurm' is handwritten on the rear inner skirt.  The chin strap is clearly from the period, and is 100% intact with a maker mark, Rahm u. Kampmann, Wuppertal.  The chinstrap is in great shape and has the typical age cracks.   The chinstrap is correct for an early Luftwaffe helmet.   

This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact and tight.  The Rare 1st  Pattern Luftwaffe Adler Decal is 98% intact and is nicely toned.  This decal is the early rare variant also known as the "Snakeleg" decal.   The texture of both decals are consistent with the rest of the helmet and they are clearly original decals. The Tricolor National decal is in great shape and rates at close to 100%.   It has the proper layering, and is nicely snuggled into the surface of the helmet.   

This beauty is an size 64.   The manufacturers stamp SE64 is visible.  SE indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the      Sachsische Emaillier u. Stanzwerke in Lauter, Germany.  This M35 DD Luftwaffe helmet has the dome stamp as well.   This helmet is totally complete and correct top to bottom.   Everything is exactly as it should be.   This is truly a Top Shelf helmet and is clearly an investment grade helmet!!!    This helmet comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.  

Sold Item #121

M1935 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet

This is a pristine untouched Original M1935 Luftwaffe Single Decal German Helmet.  This helmet has a great patina and is one of the nicest examples of the Luftwaffe M1935 Reissued helmet that I have seen.  This M35 Luftwaffe German helmet retains close to 100% of its original Field Blue/Gray finish.  The liner is the correct M31, Size 61 and is in fantastic condition.   This liner appears to have been a late war depot replacement, and shows very little wear.  The chin strap is clearly from the period, and is intact with a maker mark BDR 41.  The chinstrap is in great shape and has the typical age cracks.  This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact.  The 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Adler Decal is 95% intact and is nicely toned.  The decal is nicely snuggled into the surface of the helmet.  The texture is consistent with the rest of the helmet and is clearly an original decal. 

This beauty is an uncommon size 68.   The manufacturers stamp Q68 is visible. Q indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Quist firm plant in Esslingen, Germany.  The production number is 21705 is nicely stamped.   The inspectors dome stamp is still visible as well, though not legible due to fading. This helmet is being sold on consignment.  The owner has had this helmet for over 40 years!  It was brought back from Europe by his Grandfather.   Details of the history will be provided to the buyer.   This is a Top Shelf helmet and will make a great addition to your collection.   This is clearly an investment grade helmet with provenance!

Sold Item #109  

M1935 Waffen SS Double Decal German Helmet

Go get your textbooks, and try to find a Double Decal Waffen SS in this state of preservation.   Only one word for this helmet...unbelievable. This is an absolutely stunning untouched Original M1935 Waffen SS Double Decal German Helmet.  This helmet has a gorgeous patina and is one of the finest examples of the M1935 Double Decal Waffen SS helmet that I have ever seen.  This M35 Waffen SS German helmet retains close to 100% of its original Apple Green finish.  The liner is the correct Double banded reinforced aluminum M31 liner, Size 55, and is date stamped 1938.   

This Double Decal M1935 Waffen SS helmet has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  All of the rivets are intact, tight, and un-tampered with.  The 2nd Pattern Waffen SS ET Decal is right at 100% intact and has a beautiful gold tone.  The decal has some very nice age checking.  The texture is consistent with the rest of the helmet and is clearly an original decal.  The Party decal is also close to 100% and exhibits nice age checking.    The manufacturers stamp ET 62 is clearly visible and nicely stamped.  ET indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Eisenhuttenwerke plant in Thale, Germany.  The production number is 3868.      

This is easily one of the best known examples of a M1935 Double Decal Waffen SS in the World.  This helmet comes with a Written Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.      

Sold Item #195

M1935 Heer Double Decal "Named" German Helmet

This is quite simply one of the absolute finest examples of an M1935 Double Decal Heer German Helmet in existence.   This M35 Heer has a fantastic patina with about right at 100% of the Apple Green smooth parade finish.  The helmet also is complete with the original chinstrap and liner.   The liner band is intact and all three rivets are present and tight.  The liner band is size 57.  The liner is the correct M31 model and was manufactured by the Schuberth-Werke Gmbh in Braunschweig, Germany and is date stamped, 1937.  The liner has Hptm. Du. written in the leather, which would indicate a German Captain.  The liner is in close to perfect condition.  The chinstrap is intact, maker marked, and date stamped 1937, and is close to perfect.  The incredible piece comes with the Capture certificate dated July 31, 1944, and was captured and brought back by Private C.M. Austells.   This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  

The Heer Decal is right at 100% and is unbelievable.    The beautiful Heer decal has the correct metallic content and is the correct SE decal.   The decal is clearly a period applied original, and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  The National Colors decal is also 100% and has the correct layering and lacquer toning.   The manufacturers stamp SE64 is visible and nicely stamped.  SE indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Sachsische Emaillier u. Stanzwerke firm in Lauter, Germany.  The production run number is 3547.    This beauty also features a Dome Stamp that is lightly stamped.   Overall, this is a fantastic original M1935 Heer Double Decal helmet that is an investment grade helmet.   This helmet, as with all my helmets, comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.  

Sold Item #201

M1935 Heer Double Decal German Helmet

This is a unbelievable condition 100% Original M35 Heer Double Decal German Helmet.   This M35 Heer Double Decal German helmet is one of the finest examples I have seen of the Double Decal Heer.  This M35 Heer has a nice patina with about 99% of the Apple Green smooth parade finish.  The helmet also is complete with the original chinstrap and liner.   The liner band is intact and all three rivets are present and tight.  The liner band is size 54.  The M31 single banded aluminum liner model is in incredible condition and exhibits very little wear.  The liner is dated stamped 1937.   The chinstrap is intact and does not have a maker mark due to be shortened.     This M1935 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  

The Heer Decal rates at 100%.   The ET Heer decal is beautifully lacquer toned and one of the finest I have seen.   The decal is clearly a period applied original, and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.  The National Colors decal is close to 100% and has the correct layering and lacquer toning.  The Tricolor has a slight scratch in the black area but it does not detract from the decal at all.   The manufacturers stamp ET62 is visible and nicely stamped.  ET indicates that this M35 was manufactured at the Eisenhuttenwerke plant in Thale, Germany.  The production number is 3468.    Overall, this is a super original M1935 Heer Double Decal helmet that is an investment grade helmet.   This helmet, as with all my helmets, comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.  

Sold Item #339

M1940 Single Decal Heer German Helmet

This is one of the best M1940 Single Decal Heer German Combat helmets that I have had the opportunity to hold.   This helmet has a gorgeous patina and it retains close to 100% of its factory field gray rough texture paint.   The M1931 single banded steel liner very good condition with the original drawstring still intact.   The liner is very tight and I did not want to pull too hard to see the date stamp.   The Rivets are all tight and match the exterior paint perfectly.   The chinstrap is in  nice condition and was trimmed at the end so that the maker mark is not there.        

The Factory applied Heer Decal is in beautiful condition rates at 100% and nicely snuggled down into the rough texture paint.   The decal is guaranteed to be 100% original to this helmet.  This M1940 has not been tampered with and is guaranteed to be 100% authentic.   The manufacturers stamp EF 64 is visible.  EF indicates that this helmet was manufactured at the Emaillierwerke AG firm in Fulda, Germany.  The production number is 516.  As with all my helmets, this M40 Single Decal Heer helmet comes with my Lifetime Guarantee and Certificate of Authenticity.

Sold Item #354

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