WW2 era British MKII Steel Helmet.

Salty WW2 era British MKII steel helmet with large weave cameo' net and 1944 dated Field Dressing. MKII liner, size 7, retaining some of its early brown factory paint to inner shell, possibly dated 1939.

Owner marked: E. A. H.

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Code: 9

WW2 German Battle of Calais Relic M35/40 'Stahlhelm' Helmet

An interesting relic from the 1940 Battle of Calais, double decal, German M35/40 'Stahlhelm' helmet shell.

Found languishing in a French cellar during the 1990's this moderately pitted helmet shell has beautifully patina, the remains of its two decals with the addition of a large concussion crack to the steel.

If it could only tell a story!!  read more

Code: 19

WW2 British Civil Defence Gas Decontamination MKII Helmet, 1939.

A good example of a Civil Defence gas 'Decontamination' British MKII helmet with a large 7 ¼ sized liner comprising the early foam pad and is dated 1939, some minor rust to inner rim, however the outer surface has only minor crazing and scratched with a clear 'DC' hand painted to front.

A very desirable Civil Defence item that will display well.

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Code: 30

FJR6, High Quality, REPRODUCTION, German Fallschirmjäger Helmet.

Produced by one of the members of the prestigious FJR6 German airborne reenactor group this high-quality reproduction has a splinter pattern helmet cover manufactured from original Zeltbahn fabric. Hand stitched interior leather.

The outer shell paint is perfect with the correct decals.  read more

Code: 47

Spanish Civil War, Spanish, Model M26 Helmet.

Used by both Republican and Nationalist forces this M1926, colloquially known as the Trubia, retains much of its original paint finish, original leather and cloth liner and has had field modifications made to the leather chin strap.
A good salty example of these increasingly hard, in original condition, helmets to find. Sourced in Spain during the 1980's.

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Code: 48

WW2 British, Dunkirk Era, MKII Helmet, 1939.

An outstanding example of an early war, Dunkirk era, MKII British helmet. Manufactured by Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd of Dagenham in 1939 it has early pattern liner with the foam pad, in a good size 7, made by Vero (Everett W. Vero & Co of London) and dated 1938.

Still having its factory applied paint to shell and correct elasticated chin strap, hard to upgrade, it will display extre...  read more

Code: 59

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘POLICE’, MkII Helmet.

This shell and liner example dates to 1939 with other components dating from 1938 (refer to images). The shell was manufacture by Harrison Bros. & Howson (Sheffield) with the liner being manufactured by Helmets Ltd (Wheathampstead). The shell still retains its original factory ‘constabulary blue paint’ with the word ‘POLICE’ being applied to the front. Priced to reflect some rust spotting and ...  read more

Code: 265

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘R’ (Rescue), MkII Helmet.

This example has a size ‘7’ liner, dates to 1939 and was manufactured by Everett W Vero & Co. The shell still retains its original black paint, which has obscured the shells manufacturer, with the letter ‘R’ for Rescue being applied to the front. Priced to reflect some rust spotting and minor paint loss.

Please refer to photographs as they form part of the item’s description. For...  read more

Code: 263

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘W’ (Warden), MkII Helmet.

This No.2C shell, designated ‘2C’ by the addition of three holes to each side of the brim and being made from an inferior steel, was manufactured by BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd of Dagenham) in 1940 with a size 7 liner manufactured in 1939 by J Compton Sons & Webb Ltd (London). Retaining its original factory grey green paint with ‘W’ stencilled to the front and ‘K’ to the front and rear inner r...  read more

Code: 262

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘Plasfort’ Composite Helmet.

Several commercially manufactured helmets were targeted towards the civilian market during WW2. Some were adopted by factory workers, especially those working in munitions as sparks could be avoided. Emulating the shape of the MkII steel helmet they provided rudimentary protection but had a psychological benefit. Some were made from Bakelite and others from lightweight alloy or composite fibre....  read more

Code: 261