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German Military Headgear


We have a large selection of devices for headgear on another page. The German headgear devices (except decals) are in the section on German Cloth, with Army, Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, and other organizations. SS devices are on their own pages for sidehat insignia and visor cap insignia.

We have moved the GERMAN helmets (including SS and Police helmets) to a separate page.

We have moved the GENERAL military headgear (including US and other countries, excepting Germany which is on THIS page) to a separate page.

We have moved the World War I helmets (including US and UK painted helmets) to a separate page.

We have moved the metal helmets (including painted Victory and US, Italian, Russian, and other Military helmets) to a separate page.

We have a very nice US Army Air Force chocolate "25 Mission Crush" visored cap with medals identified to a 35 combat mission B-24 pilot of the 44th Bomb Group available here.

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SS Headgear


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
GMH-0074
WWII German Allgemeine-SS White Piped NCO Visored Hat
This is an extremely rare all-original black Allgemeine-SS NCO Uniform White Piped Visor Hat

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.

$4,999.99 Available
GMH-0075
WWII German Allgemeine-SS White Piped NCO Visored Hat
This is an extremely rare all-original black Allgemeine-SS NCO Uniform White Piped Visor Hat

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.

$3,499.99 Available
GMH-0060
WWII German Waffen-SS Silver Piped General Officer Visored Hat
This is an extremely rare all-original Waffen-SS General Officer Uniform Silver Bullion Piped Visor Hat

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.

$3,499.99 Available
GMH-0067
WWII German Allgemeine-SS Black Piped White Dress Visored Hat Cover ONLY
This is an extremely rare all-original SS Dress White Uniform Black Piped Visor Hat Cover

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.

$1,999.99 Available
GMH-0073
WWII German Allgemeine-SS Black Piped White Dress Visored Hat Cover ONLY
This is an extremely rare all-original SS Dress White Uniform Black Piped Visor Hat Cover

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

$1,999.99 Available
GMH-0053
WWII German Waffen-SS Gray-Green Fez
This is an extremely rare all-original early Waffen-SS field gray-green fez WITH tassel and lining WITHOUT cloth insignia.

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.

$999.99 Available
GMH-0072
WWII German Allgemeine-SS "Coffee Can" Hat
This is an extremely rare all-original early Allgemeine-SS black Coffee Can Hat

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.

$5,999.99 Available

GMH-0027
WWII German Waffen-SS Camouflage Field Reversible Hat
This is an all-original German Waffen-SS Splotch Pattern Camouflage M-43 hat

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.

$1099.99 Available
GMH-0028
WWII German Waffen-SS Camouflage Field Non-Reversible Hat
This is an all-original German Waffen-SS Spot Pattern Camouflage M-43 hat

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.

$1099.99 Available

German Visor Hats


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
GMVH-61

World War II German Army General Officer Visor Hat

World War II German Army General Officer Gold Bullion Piped 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.

$3,499.99 Available
GMVH-75

World War II German Army General Officer Visor Hat

World War II German Army Artillery Officer Silver Bullion Red Piped 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.

$799.99 Available
GMVH-68

World War II German RLV Early NSFK Visor Hat

World War II German RLV/NSFK Officer's 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.

  SOLD
GMVH-73

World War II GermanEarly NSFK Visor Hat

World War II German NSFK Yellow Piped Soft Wool 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.

$999.99 Available
GMVH-66

World War II German SA Marine Political Visor Hat

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.

$1,999.99 Available
GMVH-74

WWII German Field Police Shako Visor Hat With Insignia

World War II German Field Police Tschako Visor Hat

This hat is of the police mint green style worn by military police of the German Army before WWII.

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.

$1,499.99 Available
GMVH-65

WWII German Field Police Visor Hat With Insignia

World War II German Field Police NCO Visor Hat

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.

$599.99 Available
GMVH-02 World War II German Mountain Jaeger Troop NCO Visor Hat

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.

$399.99 Available
GMVH-70

Luftwaffe Office Silver Bullion Visor

World War II German Luftwaffe Officer All Bullion Visor Hat

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.

$1,199.99 Available
GMVH-71

Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper  NCO Visor

World War II German Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper NCO Visor Hat

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.

$1,499.99 Available
GMVH-69

Luftwaffe Signal NCO Visor

World War II German Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper NCO Visor Hat

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.

$699.99 Available

WWII Kriegsmarine Navy Headgear


Note: Navy visor caps and side hats are in other sections of this page, when available.

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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
GMH-0601
WWII German Kriegsmarine KM Navy Officer Candidate School Donald Duck Cap
This is a soft cover with metal devices and a long cap title.

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.

  SOLD

WWII Hat Accessories and Parts


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
GM-0215
WWII German Peaked SS Visor Hat Leather Chin Strap
This is a leather chin strap for the visor hat with the center ring.

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.

$249.99 Available
GM-0543
WWII German Peaked SS Visor Hat Leather Chin Strap
This is a subdued polish leather chin strap for the visor hat with the center ring.

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.

$399.99 Available
GM-0544
WWII German Peaked SS Visor Hat Leather Chin Strap
This is a high polish leather chin strap for the visor hat with the center ring.

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 is a double SS rune stamp apparent.

Condition: Near mint throughout apparent in the images.

$399.99 Available
GM-0531
WWII German Social Welfare Officer Silver and Red Bullion Peaked Visor Hat Chin Cord
This is a scarce silver bullion and red silk twisted cord chin strap for the DRK/Social Welfare visor hat.

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.

$199.99 Available
GM-0215
WWII German Officer Silver Bullion Peaked Visor Hat Chin Cord
This is a silver bullion silk twisted cord chin strap for the visor hat.

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.

$74.99 Available
GM-0523
WWII German Officer Silver Bullion Peaked Visor Hat Chin Cord
This is a silver bullion silk twisted cord chin strap for the visor hat.

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.

$99.99 Available
GM-0542
WWII German Officer Silver Bullion Peaked Visor Hat Chin Cord and Button Matched Set
This is a silver bullion silk twisted cord chin strap and matched pair of mounting buttons for the visor hat.

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.

$199.99 Available
GM-0524
WWII German Officer Silver Bullion Peaked Visor Hat Chin Cord
This is a very heavy high silver content bullion silk twisted cord chin strap for the visor hat.

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.

$99.99 Available
GM-0545
WWII German Deutsche Reichsbahn Officer Silver Bullion Peaked Visor Hat Chin Cord
This is a very heavy gold bullion silk twisted cord chin strap for the DR Field Grade Officer visor hat.

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.

$199.99 Available
GM-0510
WWII German Officer Silver Bullion Peaked Visor Hat Chin Cord Slide Set
This is a silver bullion silk twisted cord matched pair of slides for the chin strap for the visor hat.

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.

$34.99 Available
GM-0530
WWII German Officer Silver  Visor Hat Button Set
This is a silver tone aluminum matched pair of buttons for the chin strap for the visor hat.

This is a view of the back

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

They measure 1/2 inches (12mm) in diameter each.

Near mint condition throughout.

$49.99 Available
GM-0546
WWII German Officer Silver  Visor Hat Button Set
This is a silver tone aluminum matched pair of buttons for the chin strap for the visor hat.

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 split pin attachments and ready to mount.

They measure 1/2 inches (12mm) in diameter each.

Near excellent used condition

$49.99 Available
GM-0547
WWII German Officer Silver  Visor Hat Button Set
This is a silver tone aluminum matched pair of buttons for the chin strap for the visor hat.

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 small loop attachments and ready to mount.

They measure 1/2 inches (12mm) in diameter each.

Near excellent used condition

$49.99 Available
GM-0548
WWII German Officer Black  Visor Hat Button Set
This is a glossy black enameled matched pair of buttons for the chin strap for the visor hat.

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 split pin attachments and ready to mount.

They measure 1/2 inches (12mm) in diameter each.

Near mint unissued condition

$49.99 Available
GMH-0053
WWII Panzer Commander Headset Earphones
This is a very scarce WWII set of earpiece headphones as worn by German armor tank commanders.

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.

$299.99 Available
GMVH-64

WWII German Visor Cap Stretcher

This is a World War II German Visor Hat 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.

$199.99 Available

Side Hats


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status

GMH-0031
WWII German Army DAK Tropical Twill Sidehat
This is an all-original German Tropical Cotton Twill Enlisted Sidehat

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.

$899.99 Available

GMH-0032
WWII German Army DAK Tropical Twill Sidehat
This is an all-original German Tropical Cotton Twill Enlisted Sidehat

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.

$899.99 Available

GMH-0031
WWII German Army Infantry Officer Wool Sidehat
This is an all-original German Wool Enlisted Sidehat

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.

$499.99 Available

GMH-0051
WWII German Kriegsmarine Green Wool Sidehat
This is an all-original German Kriegsmarine Green Wool Enlisted Sidehat

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.

$299.99 Available

GMH-0055
WWII German Luftwaffe Wool Sidehat
This is an all-original German Wool Enlisted Sidehat

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.

$249.99 Available

GMH-0056
WWII German NSKK Officer Wool Sidehat
This is an all-original German Wool Officer Sidehat

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.

$499.99 Available

GMH-0101
WWII German Rabbit Fur Wool Winter Cap
This is an all-original German Wool and Rabbit Fur Visor cap

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.

$99.99 Available

Soft Covers and Camouflage Hats


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
GPH-03
WWII German Paratrooper Splinter Camouflage Helmet Cover
This is an all-original German Hermann Goering Division Luftwaffe paratrooper splinter camouflage helmet cover.

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.

$999.99 Available
GPH-06
WWII German Paratrooper M-43 Splinter Camouflage Hat
This is an all-original German army paratrooper Kreta splinter pattern camouflage M-43 hat.

Here is a view of the inside.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout.

$699.99 Available
GDAK-02
WWII German Luft Flak Afrika Korps Tropical Hat
This is an all-original German DAK Luftwaffe Flak Artillery medium weight cotton tropical khaki twill tan cotton cap.

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.

$999.99 Available
GPH-07
WWII German Paratrooper M-43 Splinter Camouflage Hat
This is an all-original German army paratrooper Kreta splinter pattern camouflage M-43 hat.

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.

$699.99 Available
GDAK-02
WWII German Luft Flak Afrika Korps Tropical Hat
This is an all-original German DAK Luftwaffe Flak Artillery medium weight cotton tropical khaki twill tan cotton cap.

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.

$999.99 Available

Imperial Headgear


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status


GMH-54
Imperial Prussian Pickelhaube Spike Helmet
An Original Pre-World War I Imperial Prussian Officer Spike Helmet.

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.

$999.99 Available
IPMH-07 An Original and Authentic 19th Century Friedrich III Prussian Painted Leather Pickelhaube Spike Helmet

This has an Imperial German "FR" eagle device. The orb and cross part of the device is missing from the eagle's left claw. Note the FJ letters, who was King of Prussia for a brief period in 1888.

This is a view of the inside and close-up of the left and right sides. There are buttons marked "14", as shown. This is a view of the back side and one from the top.

There is no maker mark on the inside of the liner. The liner is in rough condition.

This is a hard to find original spike helmet.

$249.99 Available
IPMH-05 An Original and Authentic 19th Century German Feathers for the General Officer Spike Helmet

This has white and brown feathers attached to a rigid leather disk with a central hole for attachment to the spike of the General Officer pickelhaube visible at the top.

This is a view of the front. There is some deterioration of the original leather sweatband.

There is a black leather chin strap present.

$699.99 Available

Imperial Era Headgear Parts and Accessories


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Item Name
Description, Size, Condition Price Status
IGM-102
Imperial Busby Banner

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.

$49.99 Available
IGM-038
Imperial Chin Scale (Set)

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.

$249.99 Available
IGM-020
Imperial Chin Scale (Single)

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.

$149.99 Available

IGM-040
WWI Imperial German Cockade Roundel Unit Insignia
This is an all-original Imperial German die struck metal insignia set.

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.

$149.99 Available
IGM-103
WWI Imperial German Cockade Roundel Unit Insignia
This is an all-original Imperial German die struck metal insignia.

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.

$74.99 Available
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