An English MkII helmet from 1939 used by the Dutch PTT (Postal, Telegraph and Telephone Service). After the liberation and in the early post-war years, the PTT acquired large batches of British surplus helmets for use by its own…

The British MkII helmet (Brodie) was used by the Dutch Air Defence Service (LBD) at two different times and in two different ways: during the war years and as post-war surplus.

Use during the War

∙ Because the LBD was…

The marking CL/C: 1942 on this helmet indicates that the helmet shell was produced in 1942 by the Canadian Motor Lamp Company of Windsor, Ontario.

Although these were standard Mark II (MkII) "Brodie" helmets for the Canadian…

"Die Helmwappen und Namenszüge der Deutschen Armee" (The Helmet Emblems and Regiment Numbers of the German Army) is a famous reference work for militaria collectors, originally compiled by Paul Meybauer. It serves to identify the…

The West German Paratrooper Experimental Helmet Model Römer (also known as the Römer/LS) was a rare trial helmet tested by the Bundeswehr between 1957 and 1959. It was one of approximately 12 different experimental styles…

The French M51 Tank/Armoured Car Helmet, officially known as the Sous-casque radio char modèle 1951 ("Undershell radio tank model 1951"), is a specialized protective headpiece designed for French armored vehicle crews during the…

The M35 Italian tank helmet is a distinctive black leather crash helmet used by Italian armored crews from the 1930s through the 1960s. This helmet was designed for head protection against the cramped, metal interior of a tank,…

While 99% of US infantry photos from the Vietnam War show the M1 helmet with a camouflage cover, the bare "steel pot" itself had a distinct appearance. Removing the Mitchell cover revealed a helmet that was technically and…

The M64 Tank Helmet (Model 1964) is a German-produced helmet for armored vehicle crews, manufactured by the firm Maury & Co. This helmet was introduced in the mid-1960s and widely used by the Royal Netherlands Army.

Key…

The Dutch M38 helmet used by the German Wehrmacht as war booty (Beutestücke) is a rare collectible from World War II. Following the Dutch surrender in May 1940, the German army seized large stocks of Dutch equipment to supplement…

The British Mark IV "Turtle" helmet (officially the P-1944) is an improved version of the Mk III helmet, introduced in late 1944. The helmet earned the nickname "Turtle" due to its rounded shape, which resembles a turtle…

The Swiss M.71-79 helmet is a steel combat helmet featuring a unique integrated attachment system for securing it to a backpack.

Key features of the backpack attachment:

∙ Integrated Hook: Unlike standard helmets that require…

The inner helmet (liner) of the M53 troop helmet for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) differs from the standard Army version through specific colors and markings, depending on the mission.

Variants of the KMar Liner

The…

The Swiss M.71 is an iconic steel combat helmet used by the Swiss Army starting in 1971. It is best known for its robust construction and the characteristic "Alpenflage" camouflage cover.

Features of the M.71 Helmet

∙ Material…

An M39 KNIL helmet that was given a second life during and after the Second World War with the Dutch Air Raid Protection Service (LBD).

Use by the LBD

Although the model was originally designed for the Royal Netherlands East…