British Army MKIII Helmet

The MKIII helmet was first developed by the medical research council in 1941 on behalf of the British army. The MKIII was first worn in combat by British and Canadian troops on Operation Overlord 6th June 1944 ( D-Day ). The helmet is commonly referred to as the turtle shell due to its resemblance to the animal. This example is in extremely nice condition and comes with the rare reddish brown M...  read more

Code: 66628

British National Fires Service MKII Helmet

A good example of a MKII National Fire Service which has the area HQ number 12 for Stevenage. The regional HQ was Cambridge. The inside of the shell has discoloured with a slight surface rust and is dated 1938. The liner and chinstrap are in good condition. The liner is maker marked Helmets LTD. Who produced helmet liners from 1937 to 1943 and where based in Wehathampsted. The liner is dated 1939.  read more

Code: 66626

Spanish M26 Helmet

The M26 helmet was manufactured at the National Arsenal of Artillery in Trubia. The helmet is commonly referred to as a "Con ala" which translates to "With Wings" due to its flared sides. The helmet was issued in 1930 and was a common sight on the battlefields during the Spanish civil war. In 1943 the helmets where withdrawn from Spanish army service and refurbished, they where overpainted gre...  read more

Code: 66623

U.S. M1C Paratrooper Helmet & Mitchell Camouflage Cover

A M1C paratrooper helmet with a Mitchell camouflage cover. The letter "C" stands for conversion. The shell has a partial visible heat number '??6B'. The chinstrap buckle has the anchor emblem. The liner is the green plastic first introduced in 1969. This example has December 1965 dated suspension straps. Which I suspect was left over stock and utilised during the period and used on the very ...  read more

Code: 66621

U.S. Private Purchase Officers M1917A1 Helmet 1st Engineer Battalion

I believe this is a private officers purchase M1917A1 helmet manufactured by ACME Protection Equipment Co Inc, Pittsburgh. ACME are still in existence and continue to manufacture protection helmets. This example is in very good condition except the the chinstrap which has torn from its chinstrap bale. The helmet is unit marked to the 1st Engineer Battalion and has the original owners initials u...  read more

Code: 66616

U.S. M1917 Helmet ( Signal Corps )

U.S. M1917 helmet which has the insignia of the Signal Corps. The shell is in very good condition with the serial number "ZD36". The liner is still attached, however the original chinstrap is missing. This has been replaced with leather chinstrap, which looks to be of German origin.  read more

Code: 66615

British Made U.S. Brodie Helmet 80th Infantry Division

This is a British made MK1 Brodie which has a makers stamp "D" which identifies the maker as James Dixon & Sons LTD, Sheffield. The shell is also stamped what looks to be 'E38" not sure what it signifies could be a U.S. addition stamping.. The shell is in very good condition with the insignia of the 80th Infantry division. The liner is present, but not fixed and the leather chinstrap is missing...  read more

Code: 66614

U.S. M1917 Helmet

A good example of a M1917 helmet, retaining its liner and leather chinstrap. However one side of the chinstrap has torn and come away from the chinstrap bale loop. The shell is untouched and is marked "Z037".  read more

Code: 66613

U.S. M1917 Helmet

An M1917 Helmet retaining all of its original finish. The shell is marked "ZC188" and the liner is still attached with its instruction tab. The helmet is missing its leather chinstrap, otherwise it is in excellent condition.  read more

Code: 66612