German Military Headgear

It has the skull and eagle emblems, silver bullion piping, thick silk chin cords, and black velvet band present and intact, as can be seen from a close-up of the front.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of routine service wear to the sweat band and liner. The plastic crown protector is no longer present. There is the original RZM and stamped maker mark on the liner.

These are views from the right and left sides.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout, except as noted above.

It has the skull and eagle emblems, silver bullion piping, thick silk chin cords, and black velvet band present and intact, as can be seen from a close-up of the front.  There is a small hole apparent in the cover.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of routine service wear to the sweat band and liner.

These are views from the right and left sides.

The overall condition is very good throughout, except as noted above.

It has the skull and eagle emblems, white piping, split leather chin strap, and insignia present and intact, as can be seen from a close-up of the front. There is virtually no wear to the cap, as shown.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of very light service wear to the sweat band and liner. The plastic liner protector with gilt SS is present. This is an image of the large label under the sweatband.

These are views from the right and left sides.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout.

It has the skull and eagle emblems, white piping, split leather chin strap, and insignia present and intact, as can be seen from a close-up of the front. There is some wear to the cap, as shown.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of moderate routine service wear to the sweat band and liner. The buff undercolor black visor bill shows moderate to heavy wear. The plastic liner protector with gilt SS underneath on the liner is present. This is an image of the small label under the plastic protector.

These are views from the right and left sides.

The overall condition is near very good throughout.

It has the skull and eagle emblems, pink piping, thin silk chin cords, and black velvet band present and intact, as can be seen from a close-up of the front.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of light routine service wear to the sweat band, visor and liner. It is marked on the liner and on the sweatband.

These are views from the right and left sides.

The overall condition is very good to near excellent throughout, except as noted above.

It has the skull and eagle emblems, red piping, thin silk chin cords, and black velvet band present and intact, as can be seen from a close-up of the front.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of routine service wear to the sweat band and liner. It is marked a size 56.

These are views from the right and left sides.

The overall condition is very good to near excellent throughout, except as noted above.

It has the skull and eagle emblems, green piping, no chin cords or strap, and black velvet band present and intact, as can be seen from a close-up of the front.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of routine service wear to the sweat band and liner. It is marked a size 56.

These are views from the right and left sides.

The overall condition is very good throughout, except as noted above.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of routine service wear.

There are no tags or maker marks apparent.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout.

Here is a view of the inside, showing some signs of routine service wear.

There are no tags or maker marks apparent.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout.  There are some very minor pin holes where the eagle was installed

It has the shadows of where the skull and eagle emblems once were, but they were removed long ago, as can be seen from a close-up of the front.

Here is a view of the inside, There is some wear to the sweat band and liner as shown.

And here is a view of the rear.

There are some moderate stains and signs of routine wear from field use.  There is some fading and slight foxing apparent.  The leather sweatband has some wear, visible in the image.

The overall condition is near very good throughout, except as noted above.

It has the shadows and needle marks from where the skull and eagle emblems once were, but they were removed long ago, as can be seen from a close-up of the front at the top image at the left. This a view of the side.

Here is a view of the inside, There is no lining or sweatband present.

And here is a view

There are some moderate stains and signs of routine wear from field use.  There is some wrinkling and flattening from long storage apparent.  The sweatband lower thread is still present, visible in the image.

The overall condition is near very good throughout, except as noted above.

It has all of the emblems, straps, buttons, black and white twisted piping, and labels present and intact.  This is a close-up of the insignia on the front.  Note the Free State of Danzig pin that was on the hat when it was captured in 1944.  Details of the capture of the hat are on a tag on the sweatband.

Here is a view of the inside, showing the SS runes and location of the label. There is some wear to the sweat band and maker marks as shown here.

And here is a view of the left side and the right side.

There are some stains and signs of routine wear from use.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout, except as noted above.

There is no SS trapezoid patch on either the green nor the brown side of this hat. This is a view of the inside and outside, showing the twill pattern and the sewn (not metal) grommets.

This is a very scarce hat, especially in this condition. There is some minor wear and routine soiling from use. There are about a half dozen tiny slits or holes, nothing very significant.

The size is between 7-1/8 and 7-1/4 in US measurement.

The overall condition is very good to near excellent, except as noted above.

There is no SS trapezoid patch on this hat. This is a view of the inside and outside, showing the HBT herringbone twill pattern and the sewn (not metal) grommets.

This is a very scarce hat, even in this condition. There is some minor to moderate wear and routine soiling from use. There are about a dozen tiny holes and wear spots, nothing very significant.

This is a view of the inside.

The size is between 7-3/8 and 7-1/2 in US measurement.

The overall condition is very good, except as noted above.

There is NO SS trapezoid patch on this hat, however the outline of where it used to be is visible in this close-up of the front. There is a heavy silver bullion eagle on the left side.

This is a very scarce hat, even in this condition. There is very little wear to the inside lining and chin strap.

This is a view of the inside, showing the size marked 58 and faint maker stamp.

The overall condition is near excellent, except as noted above.

There is an SS trapezoid patch hand-sewn on this hat. These are  views of the right and left sides.

This is a very scarce hat, even in this condition. There is some  moderate and significant wear to the inside lining and chin strap and some moderate to heavy soiling from use.

This is a view of the inside.

The size is between 7 and 7-1/8 in US measurement.

The overall condition is very good, except as noted above.

There is the distinctive Dachau-made painted linen SS trapezoid patch machine-sewn on this hat. These are  views of the right and left sides.

This is a very rare hat in this condition. There is very minor wear to the cap overall.

This is a view of the inside.

The size is a marked 59 between 7 and 7-1/8 in US measurement.

The overall condition is very good, except as noted above.

There is a two piece SS skull and eagle insignia sewn on as shown in this close-up of the front machine-sewn on this hat. These are  views of the right and left sides.

This is a very rare hat in this condition. There is very minor wear to the cap overall. There are not grommets present.

This is a view of the inside.

The size is not marked. It is about a US size 6-7/8.

The overall condition is very good to near excellent, except as noted above.

Each has three prong pin attachments, complete and instact.

This is a view of the back sides showing the raised maker marks.  The red, white and black swastika has a J.F.S. 42 maker and date and the black and white sig runes have a J.F.S. 43 maker mark and date.

The overall condition is very good to near excellent. They are used and were removed from a helmet.

WWII German Luftwaffe General Adolf Galland Visor Hat

There is a plastic liner protector, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It has an Offizier Kliederkasse Berlin Extra grade silver maker mark on the plastic crown protector.

It has a heavy gold bullion gilt eagle showing some slight tarnish from age.  The gold bullion cockade and wreath are gilded and there is the heavy gold bullion chin cord present.  The front is shown in close-up here.

The leather visor and all cloth is in near excellent condition. There are some stains from routine use and wear on the inside liner and sweatband.

These are views of the right and left sides.

World War II German Army General Officer Visor Hat

There is a plastic liner protector, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It is a size 59.

It has a metal die struck gilt eagle showing some slight tarnish from age.  The cockade and wreath are gilded and there is the gold bullion chin cord present.  The front is shown in close-up here.

The leather visor and all cloth is in near excellent condition, showing slight signs of routine wear to the knap of the wool.

These are views of the right and left sides.

World War II German Luftwaffe Officer Visor Hat

There is a plastic liner protector, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It is approximately a size 58. There is some minor wear to the front of the sweat band which does not show in normal display. There is a name of the lieutenant that originally owned the hat present.

It has a metal die struck white alloy eagle showing some slight tarnish from age.  The cockade and wreath are matching and there is a silver silk bullion chin cord present.  The front is shown in close-up here.

The leather visor and all cloth is in near excellent condition, showing slight signs of routine wear to the knap of the wool.

These are views of the right and left sides.

World War II German Army Artillery Officer Visor Hat

There is a plastic liner protector, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It is approximately a size 58. This is a close-up of the maker mark and named to the original owner Obfhnr. Haase (Oberfähnrich is a senior officer candidate). There is some moderate damage to the front of the sweat band which does not show in normal display.

It has a metal die struck white alloy eagle showing some slight tarnish from age.  The cockade and wreath are matching and there is a silver silk bullion chin cord present.  The front is shown in close-up here.

The leather visor and all cloth is in near excellent condition, showing slight signs of routine wear to the knap of the wool.

These are views of the right and left sides.

World War II German Army Artillery Officer Visor Hat

There is a plastic liner protector, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It is approximately a size 58. This is a close-up of the maker mark. It is also initialed to the original owner "J.K" on the sweatband with applied metal letter disks. The inside is in outstanding condition, showing only very slight signs of routine wear.

It has a metal die struck white alloy eagle showing some slight tarnish from age.  The cockade and wreath are matching and there is a silver silk bullion chin cord present.  The front is shown in close-up here.

The leather visor and all cloth is in near excellent condition, showing slight signs of routine wear to the knap of the wool.

These are views of the right and left sides.

World War II German RLV Early NSFK Visor Hat

This hat is a rare example of this hat with a metal die struck eagle and a wing prop insignia, both showing some slight tarnish from age and shown in close-up here.

This cover has a Sonderklasse maker mark apparent on the plastic protector sewn on the mesh lining, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It is about a size 56.

The leather visor and all cloth is in very good to near excellent condition, showing slight signs of routine wear to the knap of the wool and stains to the leather sweat band.

The cover has a black headband and an off-white twill cover.  These are views of the right and left.

World War II German Early NSFK Visor Hat

This hat is an early example of this hat with the black leather chinstrap, small metal eagle and small one-piece metal winged wreath and cockade emblem on the front.

This cover has no maker mark apparent. This is a view of the inside of the hat here. It is about a size 56.

The leather visor and all cloth is in very good to near excellent condition, showing very slight signs of routine wear to the knap of the light charcoal gray wool and stains to the leather sweat band.

The cover has a black headband and an off-white twill cover.  These are views of the right and left.

World War II German Black Piped NSDAP Officer Visor Hat

This hat is a nice example of this hat with the gold color braided chinstrap, metal party eagle and multi-piece metal oak leaves gold wash wreath and silver cockade emblem on the front.

t is about a size 56.  It's maker mark is a double EREL mark, with his initials inside, as well.  This is a view of the inside of the hat here.

The leather visor and all cloth is in very good to near excellent condition, showing very slight signs of routine wear and stains to the leather sweat band.

The cover has a brown velvet headband and a caramel brown twill cover.  These are view of the right side.

Walter Vuch was a Major in the German Army, World War I.  He became a NSDAP Party Member in 1922.  On August 1923, at Nuremberg, leader of the SA in Franconia.  He was at the Beerhall Pustch in 1923, and was at BAD Wyessee during the Roehm Pustch and allegedly at Roehms killing at the Stadelheim Prison in Munich.  He committed suicide in 1949.

World War II German Blue Piped NSDAP Officer Visor Hat

This hat is a nice example of this hat with the gold color braided chinstrap, metal party eagle and multi-piece metal oak leaves gold wash wreath and silver cockade emblem on the front.

This cover has an RZM maker tag on the inside of the stamped maker marked leather sweat band. This is a view of the inside of the hat here. It is about a size 56.

The leather visor and all cloth is in very good to near excellent condition, showing very slight signs of routine wear and stains to the leather sweat band.

The cover has a brown velvet headband and a caramel brown twill cover.  These are views of the right and left.

World War II German SA Marine Political Visor Hat

This hat is a rare example of this hat with the center split black leather chinstrap, large metal SA eagle and gold bullion wire wreath emblem on the front.

This cover has a 1936 NORD and political eagle maker mark apparent on the deep royal blue satin lining. There is no plastic liner protector, although it had one at one time, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It is about a size 57.

It has a metal die struck eagle and edelweiss insignia, both showing some slight tarnish from age.  The cockade and wreath are silver bullion and there is the silver bullion chin cord present.  The front is shown in close-up here.

The leather visor and all cloth is in very good to near excellent condition, showing slight signs of routine wear to the knap of the wool and stains to the leather sweat band.

The cover has a black headband.  These are views of the right and left.

WWII German Field Police Shako Visor Hat With Insignia

This hat is of the police officer mint green style worn by police 1933-45.

This cover has a GES. GESCH. Fabrikmarke EREL Berlin Fiber-Tschako registered maker mark on the inside under the soft leather liner, as seen in this view of the inside.

The sweatband shows stains and moderate wear from routine field use. It has a two piece bulls-eye with red felt insert insignia, and police eagle and silver wreath, as shown. These are views from the left and right sides.

The front and back leather visor and chin strap, and devices are in near excellent condition, with the chin strap showing some minor wear and missing the pin, as seen here.

WWII German Freikorps Visor Hat

This is a deep blue wool hat is of the white piped style worn by the Freikorps prior to WWII.

This cover has a Fritz Giesecke Stendal maker mark and IDed to a soldier named "Krahl" apparent on the  plastic liner protector, as seen in this view of the inside. The sweatband shows stains and moderate wear from routine field use.

It has a two piece bulls-eye with red felt insert insignia and silver wreath, and eagle with sword and Iron Cross as shown. These are views from the left and right sides.

The leather visor and chin strap are in near excellent condition, with the sweat band showing some minor wear and worn maker mark as seen here.

WWII German Field Police Visor Hat With Insignia

This hat is of the police green piped style worn by military police of the German Army during WWII.

This cover has a J. A, Hierteis Söhne Fürth-Nürnberg maker mark apparent on the  plastic liner protector, as seen in this view of the inside. The sweatband shows stains and moderate wear from routine field use.

It has a two piece bulls-eye with red felt insert insignia, and police eagle and silver wreath, as shown. These are views from the left and right sides.

The leather visor and chin strap are in near excellent condition, with the chin strap showing some minor wear as seen from the top here.

WWII German DR Railroad Officer Visor Hat With Insignia

This hat is of the silver piped style worn by officers of the German Railroad during WWII.

This cover has a faded gilt set of maker marks apparent on the liner, the plastic protector is no longer present, as seen in this view of the inside. The sweatband shows stains and moderate wear from routine field use.

It has a two piece bulls-eye with red felt insert insignia, and DR silver eagle and silver wreath, as shown in this close-up of the front. These are views from the left and right sides.

The leather visor and chin strap are in near excellent condition.

This hat is of the forest green piped style worn by elite mountain troops of the German Army soldiers during WWII.

This cover has a Carl Halfar Berlin maker mark apparent on the  plastic liner protector, as seen in this close-up view here.

It has a two piece bulls-eye insignia, and bullion silver wreath and gold with red bulls-eye separately applied, as shown.

The leather visor and chin strap are in near excellent condition, with the chin strap showing some minor wear.

The inside of the cover is in near excellent condition, as shown here. It is a size 56.

The sweatband shows some stains and wear from very occasional use.

Luftwaffe Office Silver Bullion Visor

This hat is an custom tailor marked visor. It has silver bullion piping.

This cover has HATRIKA Special Class and patent pendiong maker marks apparent on the satin lining. There is a plastic liner protector and label, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here.

It has all silver bullion insignia, and it shows virtually no wear as shown here.

The leather visor and silver silk chin cords are in near excellent condition, with the visor showing very little wear.

The blue gray cover is in near excellent condition, as shown from the left and right.

The sweatband shows slight wear from use.

Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper  NCO Visor

This hat is an custom tailor marked visor. It has yellow-orange branch piping.

This cover has Gierisch Zwickau First Class maker marks apparent on the satin lining. There is a plastic liner protector and label, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It perforated with the initials "E.W".

It has all metal die struck insignia, and it shows some slight bends from age, shown here.

The leather visor and chin strap are in near excellent condition, with the visor showing very little signs of wear.

The yellow-orange piped textured white cover is in near excellent condition, as shown from the left and right.

The sweatband shows only very minor wear from use.

Luftwaffe Signal NCO Visor

This hat is an custom tailor markings on the liner. It has orange branch piping.

This cover has German Worker Union and Felix Weissbach Müßenfabrik Glauchau I. Sa, maker marks apparent on the satin lining. There is a plastic liner protector and label, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. It marked with the size 56 and 1937 dated.

It has all metal die struck insignia, and it shows some slight tarnish from age, shown here.

The leather visor and chin strap are in very good to near excellent condition, with the visor showing some minor wear.

The dark orange piped gray cover is in near excellent condition, as shown from the left and right.

The sweatband shows stains and minor wear from use.  There is some minor to moderate wear to the bill of the visor.

These are overall views of the left inside and right inside. This is a close-up of the front as shown at the left. The metal device is sewn down.  The stretcher is intact and complete, as are the chin strap and adjustable sweatband lining.

The front detail is shown here. The title reads "1. Marineunteroffizierlehrabteilung 1."

Size is about a US 7-1/4 (56). There are no maker marks or stamps apparent.

Condition: Very good to near excellent throughout, apparent in the images. There is some dust from age.

These are overall views of the maker logo emblem and maker mark. The sweatband has "Made in Germany" stamped on the inside. The right and left side metal devices are firmly attached. The helmet is intact and complete, as are the chin strap and adjustable sweatband lining.

The inside is shown here.

It has been spray painted on the edge with silver paint, there is overspray on the strap. Also the helmet appears to have been tan and painted white and the eagle device has been glued.

Size is about a US 7-3/8 (58).

Condition: Very good to near excellent throughout, apparent in the images. There is some dust from age.

These are overall views of the front and back. This is the reverse view as shown at the left.

The metal buckles are intact and the leather is supple. It is ready to mount.

Size: About 6 inches folded as shown, 12 inches overall. There are no maker marks or stamps apparent.

Condition: Near mint throughout apparent in the images.

The metal buckles are intact and the leather is supple. It is ready to mount. This is an overall view of the back.

Size: About 12 inches overall. There are 2 SS round stamps and the number 1938 apparent.

Condition: Near mint throughout apparent in the images.

The metal buckles are intact and the leather is supple. It is ready to mount. These are overall views of the back and the side.

Size: About 12 inches overall. There is a "B" round stamped letter on each of the rivets apparent.

Condition: Near mint throughout apparent in the images.

The metal buckles are intact and the leather is supple. It is ready to mount. These are overall views of the back and the side.

Size: About 12 inches overall. There is a "B" round stamped letter on each of the rivets apparent.

Condition: Near mint throughout apparent in the images.

This is a view of the back

The tightener sliders are intact and it is ready to mount.

Size: About 13 inches as shown, 20 inches overall.

Condition: Near excellent throughout, with a very slight amount of wear at the button loop area, apparent in the images.

This is a view of the back

The tightener sliders are intact and it is ready to mount.

Size: About 11 inches as shown, 16 inches overall.

Condition: Near excellent throughout, with a very slight amount of wear at the button loop area, apparent in the images.

This is a view of the back

The tightener sliders are intact and it is ready to mount.

Size: 12 inches as shown, about16 inches overall.

Condition: Near mint throughout, apparent in the images.

This is a view of the back

The tightener sliders are intact and it is ready to mount.

Size: 12 inches as shown, about16 inches overall.

Condition: Near mint throughout, apparent in the images.

This is a view of the back

The tightener sliders are intact and it is ready to mount.

Size: 11 inches as shown, about 15 inches overall.

Condition: Near excellent throughout with uniform deep tarnish from age, apparent in the images.

This is a view of the back

The tightener sliders are intact and it is ready to mount.

Size: 12-1/2 inches as shown, about 20 inches overall.

Condition: Near excellent throughout with uniform deep tarnish from age, apparent in the images.

This is a view of the back

These tightener sliders are intact and it is ready to mount.

They measure 1 by 7/8 inches overall each.

Near mint condition throughout.

This is for a PAIR of buttons.  The view of the front and back of the set shown is representative of design and condition.

These buttons are intact with wide spread split pin attachments and ready to mount.

They measure 1/2 inches (14mm) in diameter each.

Near excellent used condition

This is for a PAIR of buttons.  The view of the front and back of the set shown is representative of design and condition.

These buttons are intact with wide split pin attachments and ready to mount.

They measure 3/8 inches (10mm) in diameter each.

Near excellent used condition

This is for a PAIR of buttons.  The view of the front and back of the set shown is representative of design and condition.

These buttons are intact with spread narrow split pin attachments and ready to mount.

They measure 1/2 inches (14mm) in diameter each.

Near mint unissued condition

It has the original cord and push pin connectors.  The microphone was removed at the headset. They are 1941 dated and made by NB.

The ear side is shown here.

The rubber earcups are still soft.  The headset is not present.  The earpiece electronics appear to be intact, however, they have not been tested and are sold "as-is".

The condition is used.

WWII German Visor Cap Stretcher

This hat stretcher is marked "H" and "38", shown in this close-up view here.

This is an unusual item, and fairly difficult to find.

The front of the device is shown here. It is 8 inches front to rear (approximately a size 56.  It could be adjusted by bending the wires, if necessary.

Here is a view of the inside, showing the red cotton lining.

The size is marked as a 56. The lining is complete and intact, showing only very minor signs of routine use. The DAK army eagle emblem, soutache, and cockade are machine sewn, and not sewn through the lining. The front detail is shown here.

There khaki grommets on both sides.  It is maker marked and dated 11-42.

The overall condition is excellent to near mint.

Here is a view of the inside, showing the red cotton lining.

The size is marked as a 58. The lining is complete and intact, showing only very minor signs of routine use. The DAK army eagle emblem, soutache, and cockade are machine sewn, and not sewn through the lining. The front detail is shown here.

There khaki grommets on both sides.  It is maker marked and dated 43.

The overall condition is excellent to near mint.

Here is a view of the inside, showing the satin lining.

The size is not marked. It is about a 55. The lining is complete and intact, showing some stains from routine use. The army eagle emblem, soutache, and cockade are machine sewn, and not sewn through the lining. The front detail is shown here.

There several small holes on both sides, and some wear to the nap of the wool from age and field use. This could be fixed with a routine restoration repair. It is priced accordingly.

The overall condition is near very good, except as noted above.

This is a view of the inside.

The size is not marked (about a "55"). The lining is complete and intact, showing some stains from routine use. The German Navy gold eagle emblem is hand sewn, and not sewn through the lining. The machine sewn rosette is present. The front detail is shown here.

There is a 1/2 inch piece missing at the middle left side, and some wear to the nap of the wool from age and field use. This could be fixed with a routine restoration repair. It is priced accordingly.

The overall condition is near very good, except as noted above.

This is a view of the inside, showing some damage to the lining.

The size is about a "55"  The luftwaffe emblem and rosette are hand sewn, and not sewn through the lining. The rosette is present. The front detail is shown here.

There is some wear to the nap of the wool and to some of the top stitching from age and field use. This could be fixed with a routine restoration repair. It is priced accordingly.

The overall condition is near very good, except as noted above.

This is a view of the inside, showing the lining.

The size is marked "55" on the RZM issue tag. The NSKK silver bullion wire woven vermilion 1st pattern emblem is machine sewn through the lining. The front detail is shown here. The vermilion color is associated with the staff of Motorgruppe Ostland or Motorgruppe Schlesien.

There is virtually no sign of significant wear.

The overall condition is excellent throughout.

This is a view of the inside, showing the lining.

The size is marked "62" on the inside lining. There is a 1942 date and a faint maker mark stamp. This hat has been modified to remove the earflaps for use with a radio headset.

The overall condition is fair to good throughout.

It was made by Siemans and all straps and buckles are present and intact except the communications and the comm attachment at the back of the helmet.

Here is a view of the maker tag. There is some wear and fading from exposure to the weather and sun, as shown.  It is marked as a size 57.

The overall condition is near very good to near excellent throughout, except as noted above.

It has a sewn gray strap, and cord tensioner present and intact.

Here is a view of the inside. There is some wear and fading from exposure to the weather and sun, as shown.

The overall condition is near very good to near excellent throughout, except as noted above.

Here is a view of the inside.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout.

Here is a view of the inside. There is a very faint maker mark or identification on the inside lining. It is difficult to make out.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout.

Here is a view of the inside. The hand sewn gold bullion eagle not sewn through the lower lining. The top of the cap is satin lined. There are black grommets on either side, as shown. There are very faint worn maker marks on the inside lining. These are views of the right and left sides. It is about a Size 58.

The overall condition is slightly used, showing very minor wear and soiling, generally near excellent throughout.

Here is a view of the inside. The hand sewn eagle and machine sewn red soutache are not sewn through the lower lining. The top of the cap is not lined. There are no grommets on either side, as shown. There are no maker marks or identification on the inside lining. These are views of the right and left sides. It is about a Size 58.

The overall condition is slightly used, showing very minor wear and soiling, generally near excellent throughout.

Here is a view of the inside. The hand sewn eagle and cockade not sewn through the lower lining. The cap is completely lined. There are khaki tan metal grommets on either side, as shown. These are views of the right and left sides. It is a marked Size 60.

The overall condition is slightly used, showing very little wear and soiling, generally near excellent throughout.

Here is a view of the inside. The machine sewn eagle and machine sewn red soutache are not sewn through the inner lining. The cap is completely lined. There are metal grommets on the right and left side, as shown. There is a stamped 59 size mark and plastic protector on the inside lining. These are views of the right and left sides.

The overall condition is slightly used, showing very minor wear and soiling, generally near excellent throughout.

This is a nice example of this early war helmet. It has black paint on hard shell leather. The eagle helmet plate is shown in detail here.

Here is an image of the inside from the back looking forward, and one from the side here.

The chin strap and scales are present, complete with the buckle,  and very good -- still supple -- leather, as shown here.

The back of the helmet is shown here.

The right and left cockade roundels are both intact and present.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent, with very minor signs of exterior wear to the leather from routine use. The helmet liner shows some separations from age. There is some slight crazing on the leather, but hardly noticeable.

This is a nice example of this early war hat. It has red piping on medium blue wool with a separately applied imperial crown device at the front. The top of the hat is shown in detail here.

The inside of the hat is shown here and the right and left sides.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent, with very minor signs of exterior wear to the leather from routine use. The hat liner shows some stains from age. The leather visor is in exceptionally nice shape.

World War I WWI Spiked Helmet Pickelhaube Banner Scroll

This is a a fairly hard to find composite resin gilt banner with the legend MIT GOTT FUR KONIG UND VATERLAND (With God For King and Fatherland). It measures 6 inches long.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some wear to the gilt finish.  The original mounting tabs are absent.

This is a view of the back of the scroll.

World War I WWI Spiked Helmet Pickelhaube Match Set German Civil Officer Chin Scales

This is a a fairly hard to find set of chin scales.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some very slight signs of damage to the leather on the back of the scale with the button, and light to moderate tarnish from age.

This is a view of the back of the scales.

World War I WWI Spiked Helmet Pickelhaube Single German Officer Chin Scale

This is a a fairly hard to find single chin scale. It has damage to the leather and deep tarnish to the brass scales, however, it would be great for parting out to repair damaged scales or as a replacement for a missing strap. This is from the side without the buckle.

The condition is near good, with some signs of damage, and heavy tarnish from age, and significant wear to the gilt finish, as shown.

This is a view of the back of the scale.

We have several similar scales, in singles and in pairs. Email for current price and availability.

Here is a view of the back of the black, white, black and one of the back of the red, white, black devices.

It measures approximately 1-7/8 inches in diameter with 3/4 inch holes.

The overall condition is used, near very good with some signs of rubbing against the scales when they were mounted.

Here is a view of the back of the blue and gilt device.

It measures approximately 1-7/8 inches in diameter with 3/4 inch holes.

The overall condition is used, near excellent.

Here is a view of the back, showing two flat pin prongs for attachment, both present. The central emblem has an eagle with crown.

It measures approximately 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

The overall condition is near excellent with some tarnish from age.

Here is a view of the back, showing two flat pin prongs for attachment, both present.

It measures approximately 1-1/4 inches in diameter.

The overall condition is very good with some tarnish from age.

This is a die struck black amd goldenrod yellow painted insignia. It is not maker marked.

The size is approximately 20mm (3/4) inches in diameter.

The condition is mint, on a piece of the original issue card, as shown. It has a split pin back attachment.

Front is shown at the left. The cockade is hollow die-struck