Military Headgear

This cover has no maker marks on the cloth lining, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here and the wicker detail shown here. These are views of the right and left side.

It has the early gilded brass very thin die-struck screw back Eagle Globe and Anchor insignia with the eagle looking up. The top of the cover has two thin red piping at the top and bottom of the frame cover.

The leather visor shows crazing typical seen on these pillbox caps. The chin strap and low vaulted dome gilt buttons are in near very good condition, with the leather chin strap showing some moderate wear.

The blue wool cover is in near excellent condition, excepting one tiny area (1/8 inch in diameter) at the top that shows some thinning. All of the vent grommets are original and present.

The sweatband shows some stains and moderate to heavy wear from routine field wear and use

This cover has no maker marks on the cloth lining but it is stamped as a Size 7, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here and the wicker detail shown here. These are views of the right and left side.

It has the early blackened brass very thin die-struck screw back Eagle Globe and Anchor insignia with the eagle looking up and long stocks. The cover is a khaki green/brown wool with a brown pressed fabric bill and fabric chinstrap.

The visor shows virtually no crazing typical seen on these pillbox caps. The chin strap and low vaulted dome gilt buttons are in near very good condition, with the chin strap showing some moderate wear.

The wool cover is in near excellent condition. All of the vent grommets are original and present.

The sweatband shows some stains and very minor wear from routine field wear and use

This hat is typical of the type and style worn by many US Army company grade officers during the later years of the 19th Century until it was replaced by the Model 1902 cap.

This cover was made by De Moulin Bros. & Co. Greensville Illinois and has the maker mark on the cloth lining, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here. These are views of the right and left side.

It has the early musket insignia with the letters "U" over "C" and it shows some tarnish from age. The top of the cap has a unit identification with a red 5 in the center of a white Maltese cross. White should indicate the second division and the number the 5th brigade.

The leather visor shows bubbling typical seen on these pillbox caps. The chin strap and high dome gilt buttons are in near excellent condition, with the gold bullion chin strap showing some minor wear and very deep tarnish.

The blue wool cover is in near excellent condition, excepting some wear at the extreme back side at the piping seam. All of the vent grommets are original and present.

The sweatband shows some stains and wear from routine field wear and use

This hat is typical of the type and style worn by many US Army company grade officers during WWII. It was part of a USAAF officer's estate.

This cover was made by S. B. WARD COMPANY New London Ohio and has the maker mark on the plastic sewn to the cloth lining, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here.

It has no insignia.  We do have the correct insignia available separately in a number of styles including the "Jumbo" insignia.

The leather visor and gold bullion chin strap are in near excellent condition, with the chin strap showing some moderate tarnish.

The blue cover with saffron yellow/orange piping is in near excellent condition.

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

This hat is typical of the type and style worn by many US Army company grade officers during WWII. It was part of a USAAC officer's estate.

This cover was made by Rosenfeld & Rapkin 15 School Street Boston (Mass) and has the maker mark on the cloth lining under plastic, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here.

It has the early insignia, slightly smaller than the jumbo eagle insignia, and it shows some tarnish from age.

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

The green cover is in near excellent condition, excepting two tiny holes at the extreme back side under the seam. The holes are smaller than the inside of this letter "o"

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

WWII USCG Officer Visor Cap

This hat is typical of the type and style worn by many USCG officers during WWII.

This cover was made by Bershire Caps and has the maker mark on the cloth lining protector under plastic, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here.

It has the two tone USCG officer branch insignia and it shows some tarnish from age. These are views of the right and left sides.

The leather visor and gold and silver bullion chin strap are in near good condition, with the chin strap showing some minor wear and the visor showing some bubbling of the polish. It should be able to be stripped and restored to serviceable condition.

It has wicker stiffener construction, and it is tagged as a size 6-3/4.

The khaki tan tropical wool cover is in near excellent condition, excepting some minor sweat stains.

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

WAC Women's Auxiliary Army Corps

This hat is typical of the type and style worn by US Army WAAC company grade officers during WWII.

This cover has a partial maker tag on the inside and is a marked size 22-1/2 as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here.

It has a small officer's eagle screwback insignia.

The sweatband shows some stains and wear and there are several small holes from prolonged field use.

This is a view of the inside, showing the satin lining.  It has an early leather sweat band.

The unusual star is attached by a bolt.

There is significant wear from long-term use in the field during WWII.

This is a view of the inside.  This is the right side.

There is only minor wear from routine use in during WWII.

This is a view of the inside.

There is only minor wear from routine use in during WWII.

We also have V-5 Program wings and distinctive insignia available here.

This is the right side.

This was one of only five tank battalions with all Negro troops during WWII.

There is only minor wear from routine use in during WWII. It has the original 1943 dated QM tag.  The clutch back DI is maker marked I-O.

This set is in near mint condition throughout.

The green artwork is all silk-screened on the white felt. The bottom edge is finished with a matching green sewn strip.

There are no maker marks present.  There is some minor soiling from years of long storage.

Here is a view of the inside.

The overall condition is near excellent throughout.

This is an exceptionally well-made hat, with heavy internal quilting and integral ear muff and chin straps.

Here is a view of the inside and the left side.

The overall condition is near mint throughout.

This helmet was used primarily in the MiG-25 and MiG-31, and other high-performance aircraft.

This is a very difficult helmet to locate in this condition, and this complete.

Here is a view from the back, also showing some of the accessories.

We also have several other varieties of Russian jet pilot helmets and pressure suits, as well as some survival kits, radios, and similar equipment, as available.

It has the original leather chin straps and snap closures with grommet ear holes.  It has the original maker tag, however, the printing has worn away over the years, only faint traces remain

The inside is shown here and a view of the right side with the ear roll in place. It is about a size 7-1/8.  It is designed to be very close-fitting to the pilot's head.

The leather shows only minor wear from routine use. It is still fairly supple and not dry at all. The fleece lining shows minor stains from use.

It has the original leather chin strap, buckle, and snap closures.  There is no maker tag present.

The inside is shown here and a view of the right side with the ear roll in place. It is about a size 7-1/8.  It is designed to be very close-fitting to the pilot's head.

The leather shows only minor wear from routine use. It is still supple and not dry at all. The fleece lining shows minor stains from use.

This is a verw of the inside of the H.R. maker marked goggles.

It has the original leather chin strap, buckle, and snap closures.  There is an Air Force contract and H.L.B. Corp. N.Y. maker tag present.

The inside is shown here and a view of the right side . It is a tag marked size 7.  It is designed to be very close-fitting to the pilot's head.

The leather shows only minor wear from routine use. It is still supple but needs a little attention with mink oil to bring it back to full suppliness. The lining shows minor stains from use.

The FISCHER SPRING CO BROOKLYN N.Y. maker marked goggles have a cracked and broken lens on the right side.  We may have replacement lens available at additional cost, inquire.

This hat is a comfortable fit on a US 7-1/8 head.

This is a very difficult hat to locate in this condition.

Here is a view from the side, showing the ear flaps. This is the inside, showing the quilted padding and Russian markings.

It has the original sash cord style metal-tipped lace, friction closure buckles, and all original leather straps and snaps.

Western Electric was a prime contractor for the US Navy and Marine Corps communications flight helmets in World War I. A close-up of the tag is shown here.

The leather earcups are pierced at the bottoms for electric wires for radio earphones (not present).

The leather shows considerable wear from routine use and some crazing from age. It is however, still supple and not overly dry. The cloth lining shows stains from use.

This is complete to include the noise abatement earmuffs, khaki twill liner, and unusual multicolor paint with artwork.

This helmet is Vietnam War vintage.  It has a winged Ace of Spades on the red back panel and applied reflective shamrocks in green on the yellow visor.  There is a Playboy bunny in the same reflective green applied to each earmuff.

The color scheme is completely non-standard for the US Navy, and the colors are the USMC colors of crimson and gold. The insignia relate to the USMC Marine Air Squadron 231 (VMA-231). The shamrocks may be a tip of the hat to the UK-made Hawker-Siddeley AV-8A Harrier, the squadron's primary aircraft when they were reactivated in 1973.

It is approximately a size 7.

Here is a view of the left side, right side and one of the inside from the front.

There are flaps over holes over the ears that snap in place and loops above the ears to secure communications, if used. All snaps and flaps are present. It is not lined. There is very little wear apparent to the leather, and the elastic chin strap has some slight fraying.  There is a silver USN stencil under the right ear.

It is approximately a size 6-3/4 (marked SMALL).

Here is a view of the left side, and one of the front.

Here is a view of the Western Mfg Co. San Francisco size (SMALL) tag.

This is the style of cap used by the American Volunteer Group AVG Flying Tigers and other US Army Air Force units. There is wear apparent to the brim and hem areas.

It is marked a Size 7 on the contract tag.

Here is a view of the inside.

The condition is generally near excellent.

This is the style of cup used by USAAF pilots and aviators and adapted for use by some airborne paratroopers.

It is approximately 2-1/2 by 9-3/4 inches.  There are several holes to adjust for a perfect it.

The condition is generally excellent to near mint.

This is the style of cap used by pilots with the leather flight helmet to provide shade from the sun. There is some minor staining apparent.  It is otherwise in totally serviceable condition.

It is approximately 5 by 7-1/2 inches.  One of the straps has a adjuster to effect a tight fit to any size helmet..

Here is a view of the top side.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

This is the first style of the CVC helmet with the foam lining and internals.  This design was quickly replaced because of rapid deterioration of the padding material.

This one was subdued and painted by an M1 Abrams tank crewman with the Ace of Spades and "Coors Crew" artwork.

It is approximately a size 7 to 7-1/4.  This is the contract tag of the liner.

Here is a view of the inside.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

This is a very well-made black painted straw pillbox hat with fancy lining, red and gold Salvation Army cap title and wide black silk bow.

This is a spectacular hat with a cut-away at the back to accommodate a bun hairstyle .

It is approximately a size 22.  These are the left and right side views.

Here is a view of the inside.

The condition is generally near excellent throughout.

This is a very well-made heavy khaki tan cotton twill quilted and lined conical hat.  It has the usual assortment of British inspector marks, Collett, Ltd and "21" maker marks and broad arrow markings. 

This is a view of the inside showing the elaborate construction.

It is approximately a size 7.  This is a rear side views.

The condition is unissued, near mint throughout.

This is a well made early beret with leather sweat band and Toronto Canada maker marks.  The patch in the lining and the 1LT rank flash are both theater made embroidered heavy floss.

This is a view of the top and the underside.

It is approximately a size 7.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

This is a heavy waterproofed white cover with black velvet band, gold bullion chin strap, gilt FD buttons and CHIEF fire horns starburst insignia.

These are views of the front close-up, right side, left side, inside and wicker and sweatband detail on the inside.

The condition is generally near excellent, as shown.

This has a very ornate Imperial lancer device with VE cipher. This hat dates between 1861 and 1878, the years of his reign as King of Italy.

This is a view of the inside and one of the buttons. There is no chinstrap present.

This is a hard to find original fur hat.

This has a very ornate 14th Infantry device with Savory Cross and orange, white and green cockade and infantry horn. This hat dates to the VE II reign as King of Savoy from 1849-1861.

This is a view of the inside and one of the left and right sides. There is heavy gold bullion braided chinstrap with one gold bullion acorn present.

There is a very clear Piedimonte and Rome maker mark on the inside of the liner.

This is a hard to find original fur hat. The white feather shown is for demonstrating the feather plume holder and not original to the hat.

This has a very ornate enamel device (not shown yet, photos up soon).

This is a view of the inside. There is long yellow/orange cord and knots present. There is no maker mark on the inside of the linen liner apparent.

This is a hard to find original fur hat.

This has an orange and yellow cord cockade device over a yellow cord surrounding the bottom. There is orange piping around the top.

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

There is a black leather chin strap present.

This is a flaxen white horse tail busby brush. It has a red branch ponpom base, gilt stop and wire support loop intact and present.

This is a view of the reverse side.

This is a hard to find original helmet accessory in decent shape. This one is exceptionally nice.

This is a flaxen white horse tail busby brush. It has a gilt stop and wire support loop intact and present.

This is a view of the reverse side.

The "W" and "I" letters are absent on the plate, however, the outline remains, as shown.

We have several of these available. There may be slight cosmetic differences in the items you receive.

This is a hard to find original helmet accessory in decent shape. This one is exceptionally nice.

This is an intact plate similar to the one shown in the lot above, only complete.

This is a view of the reverse side.

The "W" and "I" letters are present on the plate, as shown.

We have several of these available. There may be slight cosmetic differences in the item you receive.

This is a hard to find original helmet accessory in decent shape. This one is exceptionally nice.