Military Headgear

General Officer Heavy Bullion LUXENBERG Visor Cap

This cover has a maker marks on the plastic headliner, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here and the top. This is a view of the right side showing the extensive use of bullion.

The black mohair cover is in near excellent condition. The visor is velvet with heavy gold bullion leaves.

The sweatband shows some minor stains from routine wear and use

Famous US Army Air Service Signal Corps, Army Air Corps, US Army Air Force, and USAF General Officer Blue Visor Cap

He was promoted to first lieutenant on July 1, 1916; to captain on May 15, 1917; and to major (temporary) on June 7, 1918. He reverted to his Regular Army rank of captain on Aug. 27, 1919, and was transferred to the Air Service on July 1, 1920. He was promoted to major on that same date, July 1, 1920; to lieutenant colonel (temporary) on April 30, 1936; to lieutenant colonel (permanent) on Aug. 1, 1935; to colonel (temporary) on Aug. 26, 1936; to colonel (permanent) on Nov. 1, 1941; to brigadier genera1, (temporary) on Oct. 1, 1940 He reverted to his regular rank of colonel on April 11, 1946.  A more extensive biography of this pioneer aviator is at the US Air Force military website here.

This cover has a maker marks on the plastic headliner, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat here and the identification and maker mark detail shown here. These are views of the right and left side.

The blue wool cover is in near excellent condition, excepting two tiny areas (1/16 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, 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, as seen in the view of the inside of the hat with a view from a different angle here and the wicker and ID name stamp 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. 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 cover has Berkshire maker marks on the liner of the inside of the hat here and the wicker (split cane) inside shown here. This is a close-up of the quatrefoil These are views of the right and left side. And this is the top and inside liner of the Greens cover. There is a maker tag present.

It has the gold bullion chinstrap and gilt button present, however, there is no EGA insignia.  We may have one available separately priced, inquire as to price and options available.

The sweatband shows some very minor 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 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.

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 the left side. There are no tags or maker marks present. There is very minor wear from routine use in during WWII.

The condition is overall excellent.

This is the inside. It has the original QM tag however it is very faded. This is the unit ID and 7-1/4 Size stamp on the sweatband.  This is the stamped STERLING content mark on the back of the glider wing badge.There is moderate wear from routine use in during WWII.

This soldier was later transferred to the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division and made the jump into Normandy during the D-Day invasion.

This is the right side.

This hat is satin lined and has a strong and sharp KNOX New York maker mark label on the lining. There is no size tag, it is about a 22.

There is only minor wear from routine use in during WWII. The condition is generally excellent to near mint.

This is the back side with the front showing.

This hat has a separately applied Red Cross tag on the front side only. There is no size tag, it is about a 22.

There is only minor wear from routine use in during WWII. The condition is generally excellent, showing signs of frequent laundering and starching.

This is the back side, unfolded and one from the front, folded.

This unstarched cap has a 1/2 inch wide tie to form and secure the cap. There is no size tag, it is about a 22.

There is only minor wear from routine use in during WWII. The condition is generally excellent, showing signs of frequent laundering and starching.

This is the back side, unfolded and one from the front, folded.

This unstarched cap has a 3/8 inch wide tie to form and secure the cap. There is no size tag, it is about a 22.

There is only minor wear from routine use in during WWII. The condition is generally excellent, showing signs of frequent laundering and starching.

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.

There are a number of pins present, including the Pallas Athene enlisted collar disk, CBI Veteran's Association, 50 year DoD pin, a 12K Gold marked Past Commander pin, and several others, as shown. These are views of the right side and inside.

The hat is in near excellent condition throughout.

There are original maker marks present on some of the pins. There is a Size 6-3/4 size tag.  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 is heavily padded solid metal with smoked Plexiglas eyepieces. The level of detail is phenomenal throughout  The inside has a Disney maker mark tag and shows the extent of the quilted padding.

The dark hardwood base has inlay and a disk identifying the maker and Walt Disney Collection logos.  The pedestal allows the helmet to be viewed from any angle.

The Rocketeer jacket is a very creamy soft kidskin leather made by South Beach Leather, New York. It is in a very desirable size L (Large). Here are views of the right and maker mark and size tags. It is extremely well-made and in near mint condition throughout.

Included in this lot are the Walt Disney Publications graphic novel "The Official Movie Adaptation"  featuring 1991 Dave Stevens cover art, and Issue #3 (January 1995) Dark Horse comic with 1994 dated art by Dave Stevens. The comics are in nearly mint un-read condition.

This helmet was used in the 1950s. Louis Ruggerio was the Fire Chief in 1957. This helmet identified to Hook & Ladder Company #1 predates that office.  The Bogota Fire Department has an outstanding website, with some great old photos worth seeing.

This is a difficult helmet to locate in this condition. There is some wear to the leather from long service, and it has been painted and repainted in normal duty.  It is black dyed leather under the red paint. The crest has a small portion of the leather nicked at the crown.  The inside shows significant wear to the cloth liner.  The Cairns & Brother maker tag is present and in great shape.

Here are views of the right and left sides.

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 chin straps and snap closures with goggle retainers.  The original maker tag is not present, however, the WWII soldier's name and serial number are inked on the inside of the chin strap.

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

The pale green cloth shows only minor wear from routine use.

It has the original leather chin straps and snap closures with grommet ear holes.  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 straps and snap closures with grommet ear holes.  It has the original maker tag is long gone.

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

The black leather shows only minor wear from routine use. It is still fairly supple and not dry at all. There is a red stenciled CFD on the left side above the ear. The fleece lining shows minor stains from use.

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 suppleness. 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.

It has the original leather chin strap, buckle, and parachute cord retainers.  There is a Navy NXs -9677 contract number and Slote & Klein maker tag and size 7-1/8 tag present.

The inside and back is shown here. 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 suppleness. The lining shows minor stains from use.

The AN6530 marked goggles have no lenses present.  We may have replacement lenses available at additional cost, inquire.

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 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 O2 mask , the carrying bag and label, the black rubber edges and several transitional details showing the evolution from the P1 helmet after it was fully modified by 1953.

It is a marked on the inside with an FSN label.

Here are views of the top right and left and of the inside. And this is the O2 mask from the left side, face side and one of the label.

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.

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 well made early beret with leather sweat band and what appear to be Canada maker marks.  The badge is DRAGO maker marked.

This is a view of the top and the maker and size tag.

It is marked size 55.

The condition is generally very good to near excellent.

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.