{"title":"WWI \u0026 WWII Helmets","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"other-example-product-2","title":"Original WWII German M42 Steel Helmet – ET63 – Relic Condition – Original Paint \u0026 Decal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is an authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld War II German M42 steel helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in untouched relic condition. This helmet retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Apple Greenish paint with natural age and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing honest wear from age and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeer (Army) eagle decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is still partially visible on the left side of the helmet. Although worn, it remains identifiable and adds great character to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Model: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM42 German Helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Maker \/ Size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eET63 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Eisenhüttenwerke, Thale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lot number: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e654 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estamped in the rear skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original single-decal configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original chinstrap hardware still present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Helmet shell retains original wartime paint with patina and oxidation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• No modern restoration or repainting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helmet is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erelic \/ attic-found condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with visible surface rust, wear, and aging consistent with an untouched WWII example. The liner is no longer present, but the liner band and chinstrap hardware remain. The decal is partially preserved but shows expected wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid original shell with great display appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and strong wartime character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IronRelicMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47586697773282,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1716\/1442\/files\/F50AA074-6389-41A3-B4B9-76319F497830.jpg?v=1773775572"},{"product_id":"other-example-product-3","title":"WWII German M42 Luftwaffe Helmet – NS66 – Named – 1942 Dated Chinstrap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthentic WWII German M42 Luftwaffe combat helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet is stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNS66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating production by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVereinigte Deutsche Nikelwerke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the major wartime helmet manufacturers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Luftwaffe blue-gray wartime paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with honest field wear and patina. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuftwaffe eagle decal remains partially visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with natural age wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet still retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal chinstrap dated 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is a desirable feature among collectors and I have went to extreme lengths to authenticate this chinstrap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liner is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperiod named “Helf. 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The shell retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal field-gray wartime paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with honest combat wear and patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmet still displays its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Heer eagle decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which remains clearly visible with natural age wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the helmet is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal liner and drawstring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the liner is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperiod named\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding historical character to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Authentic WWII German helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM42 model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEF66 manufacturer stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original field-gray wartime paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeer eagle decal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Named liner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Original liner and band present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Honest combat wear and untouched patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid, untouched example of a combat-used Wehrmacht helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that displays very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping will be calculated at checkout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IronRelicMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47586697838818,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1716\/1442\/files\/CC612536-A54B-406B-823A-DEC46379073F.jpg?v=1773770787"},{"product_id":"original-wwi-german-m1916-stahlhelm-si66-battlefield-relic","title":"Original WWI German M1916 Stahlhelm – SI66 – Battlefield Relic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is an Authentic World War I German M1916 steel helmet, factory marked Si66, produced by Eisenhütte Silesia. This is a genuine wartime example in serious battlefield condition, showing over 100 years of age and history with major bullet hole punctures. \u003c\/span\u003eThe M1916 was Germany’s first steel combat helmet and remains one of the most iconic pieces of WWI militaria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: M1916 Stahlhelm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: SI (Eisenhütte Silesia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 66\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: World War I (1916–1918)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Relic \/ Serious battlefield condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Si66 factory stamp inside the shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic WWI helmet profile with extended skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal ventilation lugs (“horns”) for stirnpanzer armor plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUntouched surface with natural aging, oxidation, and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo modern repainting or alterations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IronRelicMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47587044163810,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1716\/1442\/files\/0B792F8B-9AA2-4F89-A1AD-630CDCACCF1E.jpg?v=1773775282"},{"product_id":"untitled-mar17_16-03","title":"Original WWII German M35 Heer Helmet – ET64 – Double Decal – Relic Battlefield Find- Named","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is an Authentic World War II German M35 Heer (Army) steel helmet Named, factory marked ET64, produced by Eisenhüttenwerk Thale. This is a genuine double decal example, featuring a visible Heer eagle and traces of the national shield on the opposite side. \u003c\/span\u003eThe helmet remains in relic battlefield condition, showing heavy, untouched wear consistent with wartime use and age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: M35 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBranch: Heer (German Army)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: ET (Eisenhüttenwerk Thale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecals:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeer eagle (worn but visible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational shield (faint \/ partially visible)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Relic \/ battlefield find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal rolled edge M35 shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory stamped ET64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble decal configuration (early-war feature)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal wartime finish with natural aging and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraces of both decals still present despite wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal liner band with worn liner remains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal chinstrap present (aged and worn)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IronRelicMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47587056255202,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1716\/1442\/files\/06FC3BE6-675F-4598-AAE7-819104C039CF.jpg?v=1773777858"},{"product_id":"untitled-apr18_11-49","title":"WWII German M34 Fire Police Helmet – Double Decal – DRGM Marked – Size 56","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is an original WWII German M34 Fire Police helmet, and in my opinion this is easily one of the better examples to surface on the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has strong overall eye appeal, a very clean profile, desirable double decals, and all the details serious collectors want to see in an authentic period piece. \u003c\/span\u003eThe helmet retains its classic black finish with aluminum comb\/spine and presents extremely well from every angle. Both decals remain present, including the Police eagle and national shield, with honest age and handling wear that does not take away from the display value of the piece. The shell, liner, and markings all come together to make this a standout example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition and details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German M34 Fire Police helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesirable double decal configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong overall appearance with very good display presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal black finish to the shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminum comb\/spine intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior retains the original size 56 liner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinstrap present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked DRGM 1341286\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest period wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly attractive and well-preserved example overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the type of helmet that stands out immediately in a collection due to its look, completeness, and overall quality. Examples with this kind of presence, markings, and honest originality are getting harder to find, especially ones that still display this well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great piece for the collector looking for a strong original WWII German helmet that offers both historical appeal and excellent shelf presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IronRelicMilitaria ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47706847936738,"sku":null,"price":655.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/1716\/1442\/files\/IMG-0459.heic?v=1776527742"}],"url":"https:\/\/ironrelicmilitaria.com\/collections\/helmets.oembed","provider":"IronRelicMilitaria ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}