Militaria

World War 1 German  pickelhaube reversible manoeuver helmet cover. Four correctly stitched eyelets with correct brass hooks for helmet retention. Spike top held by tabs to allow for ventelation. No tears or mothing. Very good condition.

$325

Original N.P.E.A. Leaders Belt and Buckle. All steel construction with no maker marks. The belt, clip and buckle have always been together and are considered a reasonably scarce item.

$875

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An 1867 pattern Pickelhaube in overall clean condition missing only one small spike retaining lug. True to pattern in all respects including the front female metal helmet plate posts to accommodate sliders on the rear of the plate. No rear brass spine, which is correct for this pattern. Regimental markings stamped on inside rear peak appear to be '1B21R over 46'. All leather stitching is sound.

Good Condition overall $SOLD

WW1 'Brodie' with extremely scarce Middle East cover (Mesopotamia). This cover is undoubtedly the rarest of all WW1 head dress items and is never seen. The dome and flap of cover is in extremely good condition however, there is some separation caused by the sharp edge of the helmet.

Good Condition $2650

Two extremely rare WW1 Cap tallys. First is to H.M.A.S. Sydney and the other is to S.M.S. Emden. These two Tallys were originally purchased in the 1960's in a Princess Mary chocolate tin from a junk shop, by a well known Australian collector. This collector acquired an original German WW1 "donald duck" cap in order to display the Emden tally. 

Both Tally's are in Superb condition and are not cut short. Extremely rare and significant items with excellent provenance. 

$3950   

 Prussian OR's all-metal Erzats Uhlan Regiment Tschapka. Complete with original chin strap and kokarde. Possible replaced oval field badge. Nicely marked on internal liner to a Berlin maker size 57. Slight damage to only one of the liner tongues. Missing cap line hook to top of mortarboard. This is an extremly rare helmet in very good condition being part of a large Pickelhauben collection recently purchased in Australia.

Good Condition $SOLD