Helmets and Headwear - Collectors Source https://collectorssource.ca WWI and WWII Military Collectibles Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:10:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://collectorssource.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-36-grenade-fuze-box-AF2-32x32.jpg Helmets and Headwear - Collectors Source https://collectorssource.ca 32 32 Canadian Mk II helmet DP and H https://collectorssource.ca/product/canadian-mk-ii-helmet-dp-and-h-2/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:10:18 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=43897 Original Canadian WWII helmet for civil defence use. Manufactured by General Steel Wares of Toronto on contract for the Department of Pensions and Health, marked GSW D.P. & H. Not dated. No marking on liner, size is small, guess at 6 ½ to 6 ¾.

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]]> Original Canadian WWII helmet for civil defence use. Manufactured by General Steel Wares of Toronto on contract for the Department of Pensions and Health, marked GSW D.P. & H. Not dated. No marking on liner, size is small, guess at 6 ½ to 6 ¾.

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]]> German WWI Helmet Brow Plate Stirnpanzer https://collectorssource.ca/product/german-wwi-helmet-brow-plate-stirnpanzer/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:21:58 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=42934 Worn on the front of the M1916/17 German Stalhelm as protection against projectiles and shrapnel. Hangs on the “horns” of the helmet and fastened in place by leather strap that runs around the back of the helmet and is held by the protruding rivet at the rear. This specimen is original as found and has one half of the fastening strap. Marking inside right side is the number 1 then a symbol and the number 7. Guaranteed original and rings like a church bell when struck by a rubber mallet.

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]]> Worn on the front of the M1916/17 German Stalhelm as protection against projectiles and shrapnel. Hangs on the “horns” of the helmet and fastened in place by leather strap that runs around the back of the helmet and is held by the protruding rivet at the rear. This specimen is original as found and has one half of the fastening strap. Marking inside right side is the number 1 then a symbol and the number 7. Guaranteed original and rings like a church bell when struck by a rubber mallet.

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]]> German WWII M40 double decal Polizei helmet https://collectorssource.ca/product/hg980-german-wwii-m40-double-decal-polizei-helmet/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:12:26 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=42577 Combat helmet reissued for Police use. National decal is original in very good condition. Police eagle decal is quite worn. Shell clearly marked SE66 and lot 5040Original liner heavily wear with all flaps intact, no string. Very honest and original WWII German helmet that has not been altered or restored.

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]]> Combat helmet reissued for Police use. National decal is original in very good condition. Police eagle decal is quite worn. Shell clearly marked SE66 and lot 5040Original liner heavily wear with all flaps intact, no string. Very honest and original WWII German helmet that has not been altered or restored.

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]]> Finnish M40/55 helmet https://collectorssource.ca/product/finnish-m40-55-helmet-2/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:47:15 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=42275 We imported this helmet directly from Finland in early 2000’s. These helmets were manufactured in Germany under contract to Finland during WWII (Continuation War 1941-1944) when Finland fought alongside Germany against Russia. Officially called the Finnish Model M40/55, supply continued post war and was used until the 1980’s. Finnish leather liner and chin strap. Original grey coloured paint with wear evident. No markings on helmet shell. Liner size marked 5?, or small. Liner has Finnish soldiers name written in ink.

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]]> We imported this helmet directly from Finland in early 2000’s. These helmets were manufactured in Germany under contract to Finland during WWII (Continuation War 1941-1944) when Finland fought alongside Germany against Russia. Officially called the Finnish Model M40/55, supply continued post war and was used until the 1980’s. Finnish leather liner and chin strap. Original grey coloured paint with wear evident. No markings on helmet shell. Liner size marked 5?, or small. Liner has Finnish soldiers name written in ink.

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]]> British Mk 4 “Turtle Shell” helmet with net https://collectorssource.ca/product/british-mk-4-turtle-shell-helmet-with-net/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:06:59 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=41942 1945 manufactured Turtle Shell shaped helmet that replaced the D-Day Mk III helmet of the same design. The Mk4 had chinstrap rings riveted lower down on the helmet for more stable wear and used a “lift the dot” fastener for the helmet liner. Original, maker marked B13 Mk4. Comes with Canadian two tone helmet net in VG condition.

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]]> 1945 manufactured Turtle Shell shaped helmet that replaced the D-Day Mk III helmet of the same design. The Mk4 had chinstrap rings riveted lower down on the helmet for more stable wear and used a “lift the dot” fastener for the helmet liner. Original, maker marked B13 Mk4. Comes with Canadian two tone helmet net in VG condition.

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]]> Canadian Dispatch (Despatch) Riders Helmet https://collectorssource.ca/product/canadian-dispatch-despatch-riders-helmet/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:29:46 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=41718 Fibre helmet shell for Canadian motorcycle Dispatch riders contracted 1944. C broad arrow in white paint on interior crown of helmet shell. Liner is leather and manufactured by British supplier Backstay Standard. Marked 44 BS 7 ½ for 1944 production, Backstay Standard, Size 7 ½. Very good condition with leather ear guards and holes for hearing. Small fur tabs at temples for cold weather wear.

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]]> Fibre helmet shell for Canadian motorcycle Dispatch riders contracted 1944. C broad arrow in white paint on interior crown of helmet shell. Liner is leather and manufactured by British supplier Backstay Standard. Marked 44 BS 7 ½ for 1944 production, Backstay Standard, Size 7 ½. Very good condition with leather ear guards and holes for hearing. Small fur tabs at temples for cold weather wear.

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]]> French Dragoon Helmet Model 1872/1874 https://collectorssource.ca/product/french-dragoon-helmet-model-1872-1874/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:04:56 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=41685 Original Cuirassier style helmet worn by French Dragoons from the post Franco Prussian War into early World War One. Helmet shell is bright steel with lobster tail at rear. Very good condition with very some small spots of minor corrosion. Flaming grenade on front plate has one small dent as shown in photo. Helmet liner is present, original colour inside the helmet shell and in good condition. No markings except for what appears to be a letter C at the back of the brass rim lining the shell. Horse hair and plume show wear and tear but are in good condition.

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]]> Original Cuirassier style helmet worn by French Dragoons from the post Franco Prussian War into early World War One. Helmet shell is bright steel with lobster tail at rear. Very good condition with very some small spots of minor corrosion. Flaming grenade on front plate has one small dent as shown in photo. Helmet liner is present, original colour inside the helmet shell and in good condition. No markings except for what appears to be a letter C at the back of the brass rim lining the shell. Horse hair and plume show wear and tear but are in good condition.

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]]> US Navy Mk2 Talker Helmet https://collectorssource.ca/product/us-navy-mk2-talker-helmet/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:02:39 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=41679 Original WWII flak helmet used for Naval personnel working on deck. Made large for use with headphones. Post 1943 paint finish in matte navy blue with cork added for non-reflective surface. No chin strap.

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]]> Original WWII flak helmet used for Naval personnel working on deck. Made large for use with headphones. Post 1943 paint finish in matte navy blue with cork added for non-reflective surface. No chin strap.

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]]> German 1916 Helmet shell https://collectorssource.ca/product/german-1916-helmet-shell-3/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:39:41 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=41480 Original German WW1 Model 1916 helmet shell. Original paint on exterior. Large rear rivet is missing. Interior has post war grey paint and shows attempts to remove that paint. Steel lot numbers visible at crown, covered by paint.

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]]> Original German WW1 Model 1916 helmet shell. Original paint on exterior. Large rear rivet is missing. Interior has post war grey paint and shows attempts to remove that paint. Steel lot numbers visible at crown, covered by paint.

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]]> German 1916 helmet shell https://collectorssource.ca/product/german-1916-helmet-shell-2/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:44:18 +0000 https://collectorssource.ca/?post_type=product&p=41209 Original German WW1 Model 1916 helmet shell. Original paint on exterior. Comes with large rear rivet. Interior has post war grey paint and shows attempts to remove that paint. No markings visible.

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]]> Original German WW1 Model 1916 helmet shell. Original paint on exterior. Comes with large rear rivet. Interior has post war grey paint and shows attempts to remove that paint. No markings visible.

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