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WW2 American M1 HelmetThis is a nice front seam, fixed bale, M1 helmet with Firestone liner. The McCord M1 shell is an early example numbered 295C. The helmet still has much of the original factory paint and has never been repainted. The soldier carved "I I" into the exterior side of the helmet above the bale. I believe this to depict an Engineers' castle or signify II Corps. The liner came with the helmet and appears to be a period replacement. The liner is a Firestone and contains the last four digits of the soldier's serial on the webbing and on the exterior of the liner. Overall, a really interesting all original WWII combat worn M1 helmet. (VH #037)
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WW2 German Helmet M40 Heer EF64This is a time warp piece--a beautiful untouched over painted M40 helmet. The over paint was applied over the factory Heer color and covers over 90% of the helmet's exterior. The Heer decal is in fantastic condition, rating around 90%. The chinstrap and liner system are original to the helmet and have never been altered. All leather is supple and in combat worn condition. The chinstrap is dated 1938 and maker marked. All liner pins are flat and contain slotted washers. EF maker. Lot #224?3. (VH #040)
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WW2 German Helmet M40 Luftwaffe EF66100% original WW2 German camo helmet. This spray camouflaged helmet bears the quintessential "Normandy" tri-color scheme--tan, green, and brick red. The camo paint was applied over the factory Luftwaffe color and covers nearly 85% of the helmet's exterior. The camo application shows honest combat wear, and the helmet appears to have been touched and bumped before the paint had set--as witnessed in the finger prints and rub marks. The chinstrap and liner system are original to the helmet and have never been altered. All liner pins are flat and contain slotted washers. The leather is worn but pliable. The German soldier who wore this helmet signed his name in the skirt along with his unit. This beautiful consigned camo won't last long. EF maker. Lot #7984. (VH #039)
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WW2 German Helmet M35 Heer ET64This helmet came from an antique dealer in the United Kingdom. This Heer double decal helmet is fantastic, untouched and reasonably priced. The beautiful green paint remains at 95%. The Heer decal rates around 95% and the national decal rates around 85%--both showing signs of honest field service. The liner system is 100% original to the helmet. The thick early leather is nice and supple. All liner pins are untouched and contain washers. The liner band is cleanly broken, which is very common on these early liner systems. The helmet has a faint dome stamp and has been named and personalized by the soldier. ET maker. Lot # 3521. (VH #038)
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WW2 Japanese Civil Defense HelmetThis WWII Japanese civil defense helmet is in wonderful complete condition. The star, liner, and chinstrap are all in original condition and original to the helmet. Regarded as civil defense helmets, these crude lightweight helmets were also worn on occasion by front line soldiers. This is a fantastic example and a perfect helmet to start your WWII Japanese helmet collection. Very affordable. (VH #036)
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