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Canadian Mk 2 helmet liner

Al Fraser — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:22:20 +0000

Liner only, does not have foam pad for crown. Size 6 ½, well marked, dated 1942 and C broad arrow white ink stamp.

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British/Canadian Mk2 Helmet shell

Al Fraser — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:58:19 +0000

Original Mk2 helmet shell. Original paint gloss green. Non magnetic combat grade manganese steel. No markings visible. Very good condition, no dents.

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British Mk2 Helmet shell

Al Fraser — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:56:30 +0000

Original Mk2 helmet shell maker marked and dated 1939. Non magnetic combat grade manganese steel. Painted black probably for Civil Defense use. Very good condition, no dents.

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German WWI Helmet Brow Plate Stirnpanzer

Al Fraser — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:21:58 +0000

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. Strap is a reproduction. 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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British Mk 4 “Turtle Shell” helmet with net

Al Fraser — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:06:59 +0000

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

Al Fraser — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:29:46 +0000

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

Al Fraser — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:04:56 +0000

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

Al Fraser — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:02:39 +0000

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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US M1 Helmet Navy Use

Al Fraser — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:53:57 +0000

Original US M1 helmet as used by US Navy. Original green paint visible inside helmet while the exterior is covered in several layers of battleship grey and bears numbers on the front and rear of the helmet shell. Original fixed bales and chinstrap with brass tabs. Liner is early model with vent hole in front and leather chinstrap intact. Liner shows wear and tear with some minor deterioration as shown in photos, maker marked at dome. Great M1 helmet variant.

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German M18 cutout helmet shell Original

Al Fraser — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:52:02 +0000

Uncommon Model 1918 cutout helmet shell. No rivets or internal parts except for chinstrap posts. Marked ET64 for maker Eisenhuettenwerke Thale A.G. and shell size 64. There is a factory control number visible in the interior crown of the helmet R1760.

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