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WWI era K.R.R.C (Kings Royal Rifle Corps) Officers ‘Pith/Tropical’ Helmet and Tin. 20678. - 20678
The pith helmet, also known as the safari helmet, salacot, sola topee, sun helmet, topee, and topi is a lightweight cloth-covered helmet made of sholapith. The pith helmet originates from the Spanish military adaptation of the native salakot headgear of the Philippines. It was often worn by European travellers and explorers, in the varying climates found in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the tropics, but was also used in many other contexts. It was routinely issued to European military personnel serving overseas in hot climates from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. This ‘Pith’ helmet is covered with khaki cloth with a khaki pugree, dark green inside with a manufacturers label ‘Hobson & Sons (London Ltd) (Hobsons began their uniform business close to Woolwich Barracks, South London, England. Clothing and Regimental Regalia were made for all members of the armed forces using traditional tailoring and handcraft techniques. Hobsons business grew to such an extent that by 1860 five shops were open in and around the Woolwich area. Their expertise and reputation for quality was rapidly established among customers, particularly the locally based Royal Artillery)’ with vent *missing chin strap and internal sweatband (see page 109 item 194 of ‘Military Headress’ by Colonel Robert . H. Rankin. For similar). To the front of the helmet is the K.R.R.C helmet badge (the King's Royal Rifle Corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army that was originally raised in British North America as the Royal American Regiment during the phase of the Seven Years' War in North America known in the United States as 'The French and Indian War’. Subsequently, numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. The helmet is accompanied by its original travel tin. The hinge, handle and clasp are in good working order *the vent to the top is showing signs of service wear but is not damaged. The tin has a nice aged patina. The helmet is a size ‘7’ *see images. The price includes UK delivery. 20678. (Bottom shelf near Tin hats)
£295.00

Original, WW2 1943 Dated British 3rd Pattern 'D-Day' Camouflaged Paratroopers Jump Helmet By BMB With Camo Netting, Liner & Webbing Chin Strap. Sn 20714 - 20714
This is an excellent, original, complete, WW2 1943 dated 3rd Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet. 3rd pattern Jump Helmets were manufactured from 1943 and featured a manganese steel shell with webbing liner & leather chin cup. This pattern of helmet 1st saw action on June 6th 1944 for the Normandy Invasion (see page 93 of For King & Country By Glenn). This helmet has no denting and is complete with correct liner & chinstrap. It has most of its original rough texture green and brown Camo paint. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1943' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '7’. The helmet is fitted with its original Camo netting. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this excellent complete WW2 Para jump helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 20714
£1,895.00

Original WW2 1943 ‘Arnhem’ British All Steel 2nd Pattern Paratroopers Jump Helmet By BMB With Liner, Leather Chin Strap & Original Camouflage Netting. Sn 20713 - 20713
This is an excellent original WW2 1943 dated 2nd Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet. This pattern of helmet were manufactured during 1942 and 1943 and mainly worn by Paras who saw action in Italy, Normandy, Arnhem & Germany (see page 92 of For King & Country By Glenn). 2nd Pattern helmets featured a manganese steel shell and leather chin strap. This helmet has the correct 2nd Pattern features and retains its original olive green finish. It has no dents. It is complete with liner & leather chin strap with chin cup. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1943' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '6 3/4'. The helmet is fitted with original camo netting. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this WW2 dated Paratrooper’s jump helmet in excellent condition includes UK delivery. Sn 20713
£2,400.00

**VERY RARE**Original, WW2 1942 British 1st Pattern Paratroopers Jump Helmet With Fibre / Rubber Rim By BMB With Liner & Leather Chin Strap. Sn 20712 - 20712
This is an excellent, complete, original & very rare WW2 1942 dated 1st Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet (See page 92 of For King & Country By Glenn). We have only ever had 3 of these helmets in 40 years of trading. 1st Pattern helmets featured a manganese steel shell with fibre/ rubber rim. They were only manufactured during 1942 but were worn throughout WW2. This helmet has no denting and is complete with correct fibre/ rubber rim, liner & black leather chin strap with chin cup. The helmet has its original green paint. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1942' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '7 3/8'. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this very rare 1st Pattern Airborne jump helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 20712
£3,750.00

EXTREMELY RARE, 1 Of ONLY 1000 MADE, NAPOLEONIC ERA 1802-1813 French ‘Garde De Paris’ Cuirassier Cavalry Officer’s Helmet With Red Feather & Red Horse Hair Plumes, Black Horse Hair Mane, Liner & Leather Backed Link Chin Strap. Sn 15167. - 15167
The Garde De Paris (Guard of Paris) was established on 4th October 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. It distinguished itself in battles of historical significance, including Danzig and Friedland in 1807, Alcolea in 1808 and Burgos in 1812. In 1813 it was dissolved following the attempted coup of General Malet and replaced by the Imperial Gendarmerie of Paris and then, under the Restoration, the Royal Guard of Paris and the Royal Mounted Police of Paris. This is an excellent original French ‘Garde De Paris’ Cuirassier Cavalry Officer’s Helmet. Only approx. 1000 helmets to the ‘Garde De Paris’ were made. The helmet has a nickel plated brass skull, brass rim, ear to ear brass sun-ray band Imperial Eagle to the centre above banner ‘Garde De Paris’. It has leather backed scales chin strap and ornate brass ear bosses. It has a superb head combe finial, neck guard and original removable red feather and red horse hair plumes with correct ornate bosses. It also has its original plaited black horse hair falling mane. The brass has original gilt finish. The exterior of the helmet has no dents. The helmet is complete with leather liner which has just the service wear to be expected. It is approx. UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15167.
£2,750.00

U.S. ‘Skullguard’ Fire Department firemans helmet. Sn 4974 - Sn 4974
For centuries, firefighters have worn helmets to protect them from heat, cinders and falling objects. Although the shape of most fire helmets has changed little over the years, their composition has evolved from traditional leather to metals (including brass, nickel and aluminum), to composite helmets constructed of lightweight polymers and other plastics. This is a great example of a black composite MSA "skullgard" fire helmet of a USA Fire Department. It has a wide brim, front leather badge, “USA FD". With a leather liner and strap with buckle including a nice makers label inside of M-S-A, Pittsburgh, the size is around 6 ½ . The price includes UK delivery. Sn. 4974
£165.00

Original WW2, 1942 Dated British WD Unissued Overseas Service Tropical Solar Topee Helmet By Helmets Limited. HE 836 - HE 836
This is an original WW2, 1942 Dated unissued British WD Overseas Service Tropical Solar Topee Helmet. This is an excellent unissued original British WW2 Overseas Service Tropical Solar Topee Helmet. The helmet retains its original leather head band, chin strap & vented top mount. It is also complete with leather sweatband which is marked O over W ARROW D over 821 inside the headband. The headband also has a small white label printed in red with 6 7/8 Helmets Ltd Wheathampsted 1942 (date). The khaki canvas cover is undamaged and has its original khaki head band 'Pagri' & vented top mount. The helmet is complete with leather sweatband and original foil liner. The foil lining has minor wear but consistent with age. All other material and stitching of the helmet & sweatband are clean and undamaged. The helmet has original metal chin strap brass hooks. The price for this WW2 dated helmet includes UK delivery. HE 836.
£245.00

WW1 Imperial German Bavarian Reserve Infantry Officer’s Fibre Pickelhaube Helmet With Brass Fittings, National & State Cockades, Large Helmet Plate & Removable Spike Top. Sn 20643:1 - 20643:1
A nice fibre bodied Pickelhaube indicating manufacture during WW1 when leather became short. The front plate is of a reserve infantry Officer, with large nickel reserve Officer’s cross to the centre of the gilt Bavarian front plate. The helmet has domed chin scales, square cut front peak & all correct National & State cockades with screw off spike. To the interior, the light tan liner is all complete with its green inner silk. The helmet is approx. UK size 6 ½. A nice complete Bavarian WW1 Pickelhaube. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20643:1
£1,375.00

*Scarce* WWII Belgian Ostend Police Helmet POL 996. - POL 996
A scarce WW2 period Police Officers composite helmet of the Belgian port of Ostend in Flanders (The Coat of Arms of Ostend (Belgium) consists of a shield with 3 keys and a chevron). The helmet is military style, painted white with brass edging and fitted whit a white metal coat of Arms badge of Ostend to the front. The helmet is in great condition for its age. Inside it has its original buff leather liner and brown leather chinstrap. It is a large size and inside is an old label, "507 Ostend 58". The price includes UK delivery. POL 996.
£145.00

WW1 British MK II 1918 Pattern Brodie Trench Helmet With Brodie Ink Stamped Sweat Band, Rim Stamped ‘HV / 572’ & Chin Strap. Sn 20539 - 20539
An original WW1 MK II 1918 Pattern British Brodie Steel helmet. It has its original textured olive paint & no dents. It has its correct small central copper rivet at the crown and chinstrap bales attached with correct split pins. It is fitted with its original black oilcloth liner with red ink 'Brodie' manufacturer's stamp. The inner rim is stamped ‘H.V over 572’. It has its original brown leather chinstrap with buckle. The helmet is approx. UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20539
£495.00
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