Stahlhelm


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Imperial German Military Officers' Helmets and Headdress


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This long-awaited work is a detailed reference on the officers headdress of the Imperial German army from 1871-1918. Described and shown in full color are helmets from the following subjects: generals, infantry, cavalry, artillery, technical troops, communication troops, train, semi-military forces, medical and veterinary services, intendance and supply, the beamte, marine infantry and the colonial forces. Informative and detailed descriptions trace the changing models and patterns, as well as the nuts and bolts of assembly. Also discussed are the Imperial German Armys organization, service, and recruiting of the period from all of the Kingdoms, Grand Dukedoms and Princedoms, as well as the Hanseatic Free States. This book is an important source on Imperial headdress for collectors, dealers, historians, auctioneers and restorers.




Wehrmacht Combat Helmets 1933–45


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The German Stahlhelm is perhaps the most recognizable image of World War II. Manufactured in its millions, it was used or copied by many countries. It is still one of the most collected relics of the war; but despite its relative availability, prices have reached levels that challenge collectors to protect themselves by acquiring in-depth knowledge. This book, by a collector of 30 years' standing, offers a detailed masterclass in the patterns, component parts and finishes of the combat helmets used by the German Army, Navy and Air Force. It is illustrated with a superb selection of rare period photos, colour photos of collected examples, and striking colour paintings.




The History of the German Steel Helmet, 1916-1945


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The M-1 Helmet of the World War II GI


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The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era, fixed bail M-1 helmet is covered in this all new volume. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details, contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed and presented. Also, ten mannequin ensembles represent the GI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes and Germany. The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmets and much more!




German Helmets 1933-1945


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The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War


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This illustrated two-volume set is a further detailed look at the helmets of all nations using an identifiable helmet during the First World War, and contains over 1,000 full colour, detailed photos and over 200 period bw photos. Featured are rare and unique helmets, some previously unseen. The text includes a short history of the belligerent countries setting the helmets and their development in context as well as details and dimensions of all helmets.




German Paratroops in North Africa


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This large-format book is an in-depth photographic study of Luftwaffe tropical uniforms, headgear, and insignia worn by the Fallschirmjäger during the battles for Africa in World War II. Both full-color and war-era photographs illustrate rare uniforms and equipment including tropical jump smocks, Ramcke Brigade jump helmets, and officer's "Meyer" caps. This book also provides the first accurate description of the design and development of WWII German jump smocks, each illustrated in large, full-color photographs.




GERMAN HELMET LOT NUMBERS REVISION-11


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This is a hardcover book about German Helmet Lot Numbers produced during 1935-1945. UPDATED 11/2021 (REVISION - 11) A handy study guide for those German Helmet collectors and researchers wishing to know more about Lot Numbers and how they relate to their own German helmets. ET/ckl, SE/hkp, Q, NS, EF, and qvL/bvL helmet factories are discussed with approximately 21,300 lot number entries overall. M35, M40, M42, and M38 helmet shell types are listed along with DD, SD, and ND examples with factory decal drops and beaded examples. Specifications: paperback, 8.5 X 11 (1-1/2 inch thickness) 799 pages. Copyright 2011 by Brian Ice. NO new period or factory documentation was used in the creation of this book.