German helmet reference books

Our wwii helmet reference guide is organized by country. Our original helmet shells are painted with custom mixed industrial enamel, not model or hobby paint. Excellent photos of liners, decals, insignia and all major types and models of wwii german helmets. The book is superb in its photgraphic treatment and depicts many outstanding helmet examples. German militaria and reference books for sale bayonet. Isbn 932970126 excellent book covering all german combat helmets. Here we have a m40 style german helmet reissued to norway. Four early, first pattern, vented, steel, spanner bolts. Liners, straps, etc and who made them, when, where, material used, etc. Online catalog of authentic militaria from ww1 ww2. A great pictorial reference on the german steel helmet, featuring examples from the finest collections in. Once considered the bible of german helmet collecting. Ww2 german m42 helmet a rare qvl size 62 helmet with original green painted finish. Nothing quite like a ww2 german helmet in your hands.

Covers identification, classification, grading etc. Jan meland is a man of discerning taste and an excellent eye for originality. We have over 2,100 items of original german imperial and third reich edged weapons, parts and accouterments, as well as outofprint and current militaria reference books. This thread is an ss runic decal reference thread whereby wrf helmet collectors can quickly compare ss decals and learn the various styles, makers, patterns and shell applications. The helmet is a nice early 1937 m35 double decal heer in good condition. This book is an exhaustive research on german helmet production from ww1 through the end of ww2.

And there is a parts and liners page, featuring original helmet parts, chinstraps, original wwii german helmet liners, chin straps and original liner split pins for sale for wwi and wwii german helmets. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. We also offer a few book selections, primarily wwii books. M38 tan leather liner with a central stitched seam, twelve circular ventilation holes and black. Excellent reference book for german weapons, uniforms and insignia 1841 1918. Great for rifle, bayonet, head gear, uniform, insignia collectors. Unfollow german helmet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. German is also a great resource for german helmet information. Original ww2 m35 german army chromed helmet with liner in good condition. I051 the history of the german steel helmet 19161945 by ludwig baer. After the war, many countries rounded up all of the german equipment helmets included and modified them to their own militaries. This is a great looking authentic m1918 german heer helmet. See more ideas about german helmet, helmet and german. Kens book is absolutely the best reference currently available at a reasonable price.

We placed a helmet on it for size comparison see photos. The shell is constructed out of a stamped piece of. The shell size is always larger than the liner that fits the helmet. The measurement is taken from the inside circumference of the helmet, where the dome meets the neck flange or in other words where the liner would be if fitted to the helmet. The book goes direct to the subject of german helmets. German ww2 luftwaffe book the blonde knight of germany eric hartmann signed.

Buy ww2 nazi german helmets, badges, daggers, uniforms swords, medals, flags, banners, hats, signs, pennants, photos and all other types of ww2 german militaria for the fairest prices available. Ww2 militaria collectibles, llc wwii german militaria collectibles. Wwi m1916 camouflage german combat helmet griffin militaria. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas.

Sold original wwii german reichskarte reich map certified by the gettysburg museum of history. Ww2 german helmet decals bordered police pair product id. It is our intent to produce a series of youtube videos this summer on this topic which is near and dear to my heart. A very scarce large format map issued by the nsdap nazi party government for both motorist and official use. Learn what you need to know before you buy a german helmet. This is a textbook example of the wwi m1918 shell being reissued during the mid war timeframe around 194243 for use when the factories couldnt keep up. German helmet archives gettysburg museum of history.

The book in question is a self published book by author peter nash on german combat helmets 1933 1945. The book is out of print, so check ebay and military forums for a copy. Although a very slim volume unexpectedly so this book contains a great deal of information. This should be a great resource for collectors wondering if the ss runic decal on the helmet they are perhaps looking at buying is not only authentic but is the. Excellent reference book for german swords, bayonets, daggers, knives and their makers. This helmet retains about 85% of its original apple green smooth parade paint. Just received my german helmet about a half hour ago and wanted to let you know that it is awesome and this has been a great buying experience for me. Although the back cover blurb purports this to be a masterclass on the identification and collecting of wehrmacht combat helmets. What it is is a very good overview of the german helmet. The canvas covering is also in good condition with minor wear.

Wwii german helmet collectors reference books5 wwii german helmet collectors reference books on sep 25, 2019. Both in excellent condition only showing minor shelf wear. From military swords to daggers helmets medals badges bayonets and uniforms. Our refurbished german helmets start off with original wartime german military helmet shells. There is a whole industry of faking german helmets, fixing them up. Great for reference book for the militart collector, historian, modeler, or reenactor. The reference guide will outline the various models and uses of helmets worn during wwii. The classic presentation of the development of the german stahlhelm. Ww2 german helmet decals german repro decal luftschutz wing single product id. Over 140 pages in a convenient 6x9 format over 150 pictures and illustrations full color soft cover chapters on construction and design easytouse grading system. The history of the german steel helmet 19161945 by ludwig baer plus german helmets 19331945 a collectors guide by terry goodapple and ron weinand.

This helmet appears in at least two different reference books released by bender in the 1990s. Great closeup photos of original decals, liners, liner bands, and chinstraps. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Rare german sa feldhernhalle honor guard helmet with possible commanding officer painted white band. Ww2 german helmet decals afrika korps palm tree decal single product id. In the reissue process, norway would paint over the helmets, replace the decals and replace the liners. Specializing in ww1 ww2 german but also including japanese, british, and american civil war. Looking forward to purchasing another helmet in the future, probably a luftwaffe. Models include the m16, m18, m35, m40 and m42 german helmet. The narrative is generally well written but it is not a 100% complete reference.

Claims of better, safer german motorcycle helmet arent exactly hard to find, but some researchers from shanghais fudan university have now made some progress in an area that has previously proven to be particularly tricky for motorcycle helmet makers. I encourage you to look at the series of youtube videos i prepared a few years ago in conjunction with the now defunct wilson history and research center. Excellent reference book for the ww2 german helmet enthusiast. It also gives additional info regarding the other parts that make up the helmets. German headgear in world war ii, a study of german hats and helmets book each peaked hat is shown from four angles, including interior, and insignia detail. A great pictorial reference on the german steel helmet. These are available here and cover a wide range of german wwi and. If you are going to collect german helmets, buy this book first. A very outstanding updated and needed reference book. Reference books german helmets 19331945 volume i a collectors guide by. Michael wittmann and the tiger commanders of the leibstandarte 1st edition. Ww2 german helmets ww2 german militaria collectibles. The baer book is a 1st edition 1985 print and considered the bible among collectors. For more information on the history of these harnesses please see ludwig baers the history of the german steel helmet 19161945.