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WWII Dated U.S. M1 Helmet Shell with Vietnam Period 64 Pattern Liner & Double Side Marine Corps Camouflage Cover. 22111. - 22111
The M1 helmet is a combat helmet that was used by the U.S. military from World War II until 1985, when it was succeeded by the PASGT helmet. The M1 helmet has become an icon of the US military, with its design inspiring other militaries around the world. U.S. M1 steel helmets were manufactured through September 1945. Production was done by McCord Radiator and Manufacturing Company and Schlueter Manufacturing Company; the former developed a method to create an almost eighteen-centimetre-deep bowl in a single pressing, which was an engineering milestone at the time. This examples serial number dates it to March-May 1944. The US M1 Vietnam helmet cover was used by American troops during the Vietnam War. Recognisable thanks to this typical Mitchell reversible helmet cover of the conflict, the US Vietnam helmet cover was an essential element of the US Army uniform between 1959 and 1975. This original Mitchell patter Vietnam M1 helmet cover is stamped inside as it should be; ‘Cover Helmet Camouflage-DSA100-74-F-U524-8415-261-6833 LOT 01 MPLS. SOC. F/T BLIND INC’. *Split to liner- but intact* The price includes UK delivery. 22111.
£395.00

**SIEGE OF MALTA CAMOUFLAGE**British WW2 1940 EC & Co Ltd (E. Camelinat & Co Ltd, Birmingham & London) Tommy Combat Helmet With Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22096 - 22096
The Siege of Malta in World War II was a military campaign in the Mediterranean Theatre. From June 1940 to November 1942, the fight for the control of the strategically important island of the British Crown Colony of Malta pitted the air and naval forces of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany against the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy. The opening of a new front in North Africa in June 1940 increased Malta's already considerable value. British air and sea forces based on the island could attack Axis ships transporting vital supplies and reinforcements from Europe; Churchill called the island an "unsinkable aircraft carrier". General Erwin Rommel, in de facto field command of Axis forces in North Africa, recognised its importance quickly. In May 1941, he warned that "Without Malta the Axis will end by losing control of North Africa". The Axis resolved to bomb or starve Malta into submission, by attacking its ports, towns, cities, and Allied shipping supplying the island. Malta was one of the most intensively bombed areas during the war. The Luftwaffe and the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) flew a total of 3,000 bombing raids, dropping 6,700 tons of bombs on the Grand Harbour area alone, over a period of two years in an effort to destroy RAF defences and the ports. Success would have made possible a combined German–Italian amphibious landing (Operation Herkules) supported by German airborne forces, but this did not happen. In the event, Allied convoys were able to supply and reinforce Malta, while the RAF defended its airspace, though at great cost in materiel and lives. In November 1942 the Axis lost the Second Battle of El Alamein, and the Allies landed forces in Vichy French Morocco and Algeria under Operation Torch. The Axis diverted their forces to the Battle of Tunisia, and attacks on Malta were rapidly reduced. The siege effectively ended in November 1942. In December 1942, air and sea forces operating from Malta went over to the offensive. By May 1943, they had sunk 230 Axis ships in 164 days, the highest Allied sinking rate of the war. The Allied victory in Malta played a major role in the eventual Allied success in North Africa. This is an excellent, original, WW2 steel 'Tommy' Combat helmet. This helmet has all of its original Green and sand section colour camo paint as used in the Siege of Malta. The surface of the helmet has no dents. The rim is impressed with ‘1 (January) /1940 date, batch number ‘394’ and maker detail ‘EC & Co Ltd’ which is E. Camelinat & Co Ltd, Birmingham & London. It has its original oil cloth sweat band liner, chin strap bales & elasticated webbing chinstrap with buckle all of which are intact. The helmet is approx. UK size 6 1/2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22096
£495.00

**WW1 SHRAPNEL BATTLE DAMAGED**German M16 Combat Helmet By ‘BF’ (F.C. Bellinger, Fulda) With Original Olive Green /Brown Camouflage Paint, Original Padded Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22085 - 22085
This original WW1 German M16 Combat helmet is as found & has not been messed with. It has most of its original olive green / brown hue camouflage paint. The top of the helmet has a shallow dent and single hole most likely shrapnel battle damage (illustrated). All rivets are in place and it has the correct chin strap lugs. The helmet retains its original leather headband liner with pads stuffed which are stuffed with original horse hair. The helmet also has its original leather chin strap with buckle (the strap is perished and become detached in the centre area). The rim of the helmet has manufacturer mark ‘BF’ which is the wartime code for (F.C. Bellinger, Fulda) and size stamp ‘64’ (UK size 8). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22085
£575.00

WW1 German M16 Combat Helmet By ‘G’ (Gebrüder Gnüchtel A.G., Lauter) With Original Olive Green /Brown Camouflage Paint, Original Padded Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22075 - 22075
This original WW1 German M16 Combat helmet is as found & has not been messed with. It has its original olive green / brown hue camouflage paint. It has just a few light dents only visible on close inspection and even patina. All rivets are in place and it has the correct chin strap lugs. The helmet retains its original leather headband liner with pads stuffed which are stuffed with original horse hair. The helmet also has its original leather chin strap. The rim of the helmet has faint manufacturer mark ‘G’ which is the wartime code for (Gebrüder Gnüchtel A.G., Lauter) and partial size stamp ‘6?’ (the helmet is approx. UK size 7). The price for this excellent WW1 helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 22075
£575.00

**RARE** WW1 British Machine Gun Corps (MGC) T. Firth & Sons Ltd (FS 188) MK II 1918 Pattern Brodie Trench Helmet With Period Hand Painted MGC On Rim, Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22083 - 22083
The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a Corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in WW1. The MGC had units in the Infantry, Cavalry & Royal Navy. The MGC was disbanded in 1922. This is an original WW1 MK II 1918 Pattern British Brodie Steel helmet to the MGC in as found unmessed with condition. It has its original textured olive paint which has just light surface wear consistent with age and service use. It has its correct rolled rim, small central copper rivet at the crown and chinstrap bales attached with correct split pins. It has post 1917 pattern lining with rubber ring to the crown, original black oilcloth headband with partially visible Brodie red ink stamp (unreadable). The inner rim is stamped ‘FS 188’, indicating T. Firth & Sons Ltd as the maker. The helmet has its original brown leather chinstrap with buckle. The helmet is approx. UK size 6 1/2. The price for this rare MGC Brodie helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 22083
£395.00

SOLD SOLD (24/08) **SCARCE** Irish Free State Army 'Coal Scuttle' Model 1927 Combat Helmet By Vickers Ltd Number 497 Of Only 10,021 With Officer’s Badge, Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 21978:6 - 21978:6
An excellent condition, original, steel alloy, Irish Free State Army 'Coal Scuttle' Model 1927 Imperial German style combat helmet made by Vickers Ltd. Vickers made just 10,021 helmet shells all individually numbered. It has its original finish and bronze coloured officer’s helmet badge. Inside it has its original correct 3 pads. It has its original leather chinstrap with alloy buckle. The inside of the neck guard is stamped V Ld (Vickers Limited), number ‘H497 (Helmet number)/ 27’ (Model 1927) and ‘3342’. The helmet is clean and has just a few small dents to be expected with age and service use. It is approx. UK size 7 1/2. A copy of a contemporary image showing a formation of Irish Free State soldiers marching in full uniform wearing their ‘Coal Scuttle’ helmets is illustrated in image 1. The price for this scarce helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 21978:6
£0.00

**POSSIBLE SIR A.G CUNNINGHAM 8Th ARMY / DESERT RATS CONNECTION**WW2 1944 British General’s Tropical Slouch Bush Hat By Failsworth Hats Ltd, The Sweatband Marked ‘Sir Alan’ With Associated Rank Insignia. Sn 21968:5 - 21968:5
Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham (born May 1, 1887, Dublin, Ire. —died Jan. 30, 1983, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Eng.) was a British army officer who scored important victories over Italian forces in eastern Africa during World War II, enabling the exiled emperor Haile Selassie to return to power in Ethiopia. He then commanded Eighth Army in the desert campaign (a period image of Sir Alan in tropical uniform is illustrated in image 1). This is an original WW2 Tropical Slouch / Bush hat bought from a Manor House sale in 1973 Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent. The hat has its original khaki headband and its khaki body is undamaged. It has its original ventilation holes and press stud fastener on the left side of the brim and skull & leather chin strap. The hat is mounted with several British General’s rank insignia in metal, embroidered cloth and Bullion which is topped by King’s Crown. The turned up brim has a cloth formation patch with ‘GR’ (George Rex) Royal Cypher. The hat has its original leather sweatband. The sweatband is impressed by the maker ‘Failsworth Hats Ltd’ and 1944 date together with size ‘7 1/8’ . The inside of the sweatband has a period ink hand written name ‘Sir Alan’ (possibly Sir Alan Cunningham). The hat is clean with no mothing. Accompanying the hat are a pair of General’s red cloth insignia with brass king’s Crown brass buttons which were bought with the hat. The price for this interesting set worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:5 (in 21968 collection box)
£750.00

**RAF SQUADRON LEADER ATTRIBUTED**WW2 1942 British RAF Officer’s Side Cap To Squadron Leader J. Moore With his Epaulette Rank Titles, RAF Badge Cufflinks & Scarf. Sn 21968:4 - 21968:4
This is an original WW2 British RAF collection attributed to Squadron Leader J. Moore. The cap has its original brass RAF Officer’s King’s Crown cap badge and buttons. The grey serge material is clean and intact. The lining has hand written name to ‘SQ L J. Moore’ together with ‘1942’ date. The suede sweatband has a stitched repair. The cap was found with the Officer’s other possessions including his Uniform epaulettes with rank title bands and brass King’s crown buttons, his plated metal cufflinks embossed with RAF King’s crown badges and his polka dot cotton scarf with tasselled edges. The scarf is 11” wide and 47” length including tassels. All material of the scarf and cap are clean with no mothing. The price for this attributed RAF collection worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 21968:4 (in 21968 collection box)
£295.00

Original British Fire Services Association Helmet. 21931. - 21931
The origins of the British Fire Services Association date back to the Midlands Fire Brigades Association, which was formed in 1882 and, as the name suggests, membership consisted of the various local authority, private and industrial fire brigades in the area. It was recognised by some serving officers that the time was appropriate to form a national organisation serving the needs of the rapidly growing number of fire brigades throughout the United Kingdom. At the time it was recorded that some 900 brigades were known to be in existence. The National Fire Brigades Union was formed in September 1887. In very good condition, adjustable (approx. size 56-59cm) with leather chin strap and unmarked webbing internals. To the front is a transfer with ‘BRITISH FIRE SERVICES ASSOCIATION’ around a wreath with a Union flag within. A nice collectors piece. The price includes UK delivery. 21931.
£195.00

C1990 R.A.F Ministry of Defence Fire Services Helmet with Visor. 21930. - 21930
An original Ministry of Defence Fire Services helmet, with visor and crest depicting a gauntlet holding a flaming sword which was approved by Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The helmet and visor are in very good condition with original paint and decals. Made by ‘Cromwells’ of England. Size 53-57cm, adjustable with unmarked leather inner. The underside of the peak has ‘Newby’ in marker, which could be the owners name (or rank). An excellent piece of kit for the collector. The price includes UK delivery. 21930.
£195.00
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