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| WW2 U.S. M1 Combat Helmets, Helmet Liners, Chinstraps, Nape Straps, HBT Caps, Overseas Caps, Navy Gray Dixie Cup Hat, Officer Visor Hat, Officer Overseas hat, WAC Overseas Hat, Tank Helmet, Montana Campaign Hat, M17A1Helmet, Sniper Veil, and Other WW2 Headgear, etc., as available. | |
| NOTE: Please be aware; unless the hat has its original size tag, we can not guarantee the size. Even in the case of original size tags being intact, we see variance in the actual sizes of hats. | |
| Army Enlisted Man Signal Corps Khaki Cotton Twill Overseas Cap - (Garrison Cap) | |
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2UH-16. Khaki cotton side cap piped in Army Signal Corps, orange and white colors, (straight line pattern). Unlined, with cotton sweatband. White makers label marked, “Size 7, Adjustable Engineers Cap Co., Cont. W-669-QM-12961, Dated Aug. 19 1941, Spec. No.-8-114A Type II, Dated Feb 19, 1941, Stock No.-73-C-18010, Phila. Q.M. Depot.” There is a shadow where there was once a price tag, (nothing serious), and insignificant soil from handling and storage, otherwise in near mint, unused condition. $22.00 |
| U.S. Navy Aviation Mechanics Hat – Olive Green HBT (Herringbone Twill) Material | |
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2UH-17. A general purpose, medium-weight, six-panel, olive green HBT,
low profile baseball hat worn by U.S. Naval Aviators and Naval Aviation
Mechanics. The cap has a wide, flexible, visor; the underside of the visor
is covered with a deep green cotton twill material. All of the interior
seams are covered with olive green HBT material; the ¾-inch wide sweatband
is made of a cotton whipcord material. The interior is inked stamped,
“U.S.N. Cont. NXsx-95449, 7-1/4;” (size). Unused condition. $36.00 |
| Nape Strap, (Neck Band), With 4-Silver Colored Snaps, For WW2 U.S. M1 Helmet Liner. Made By "AM Stay Co." | |
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2UH-18. Light olive drab, (various shades of OD-3), colored cotton; approximately 4-1/4-inch long x 1-1/8-inch high with, four, silver colored metal snaps. This neckband snaps into the liner suspension, at the nape of the neck, for a secure fit of the liner. This important component is often missing from most helmet liners. Maker marked, "AM Stay Co., W 199 QM 39942," (size 1-small). Complete that WW2 helmet liner now. May have very minor and very insignificant age on some of the snaps. Unused. Mint. $10.00 |
| Nape Strap, (Neck Band), With 4-Silver Colored Snaps, For WW2 U.S. M1 Helmet Liner. Made By "George Frost Co." | |
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2UH-18a. Light olive drab, (various shades of OD-3), colored cotton; approximately 4-1/4-inch long x 1-1/8-inch high with, four, silver colored metal snaps. This neckband snaps into the liner suspension, at the nape of the neck, for a secure fit of the liner. This important component is often missing from most helmet liners. Maker marked, "No 1 Size, W199-QM-39941 George Frost Co," (size1-small). Complete that WW2 helmet liner now. May have very minor and very insignificant age on some of the snaps. Unused. Mint. $10.00 |
| Nape Strap, (Neck Band), With 4-Silver Colored Snaps, For WW2 U.S. M1 Helmet Liner. Made By "S.M.C." | |
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2UH-18b. Light olive drab, (various shades of OD-3), colored cotton; approximately 4-1/4-inch long x 1-1/8-inch high with, four, silver colored metal snaps. This neckband snaps into the liner suspension, at the nape of the neck, for a secure fit of the liner. This important component is often missing from most helmet liners. Maker marked, "W11-009 QM 16874, S.M.C. SMALL," (the lettering, on some of the straps from this manufacturer, is lightly stamped). Complete that WW2 helmet liner now. May have very minor and very insignificant age on some of the snaps. Unused. Mint. $10.00 |
| Nape Strap, (Neck Band), With 4-Silver Colored Snaps, For WW2 U.S. M1 Helmet Liner. Made By "VOGT." | |
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2UH-18c. Light olive drab, (various shades of OD-3), colored cotton; approximately 4-1/4-inch long x 1-1/8-inch high with, four, silver colored metal snaps. This neckband snaps into the liner suspension, at the nape of the neck, for a secure fit of the liner. This important component is often missing from most helmet liners. Maker marked, "W-199-QM 39934 VOGT 1," (size 1-small), (the lettering, on some of the straps from this manufacturer, is lightly stamped). Complete that WW2 helmet liner now. May have very minor and very insignificant age on some of the snaps. Unused. Mint. $10.00 |
| Nape Strap, (Neck Band), With 4-Silver Colored Snaps, For WW2 U.S. M1 Helmet Liner. Made By "P.K.W." | |
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2UH-18d. Light olive drab, (various shades of OD-3), colored cotton; approximately 4-1/4-inch long x 1-1/8-inch high with, four, silver colored metal snaps. This neckband snaps into the liner suspension, at the nape of the neck, for a secure fit of the liner. This important component is often missing from most helmet liners. Maker marked, "Cont. No. W199-QM 39935 P.K.W.," (size 1-small), (some of the lettering may be under the snap and some of the lettering from this manufacturer, is lightly stamped). Complete that WW2 helmet liner now. May have very minor and very insignificant age on some of the snaps. Unused. Mint. $10.00 |
| Original WW2 U.S. Khaki Chin Strap OD-3 For M1 Combat Helmet | |
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2UH-19. Original "New Old Stock" heavy khaki, OD-3 WW2, cotton web, chinstrap with blackened brass arrow buckle and hook catch as used on the U.S. M1 combat helmet in the early part of the war. This strap is in new, unused, condition; it has never been applied to a helmet. This UNUSED, UN-SEWN, UN-CUT, FULL LENGTH, chinstrap is complete with all blackened brass hardware ready to be sewn onto a helmet or collected simply as a complete, scarce example of an early war khaki, OD-3, cotton web M1 helmet chin strap. Very seldom, if ever, seen in this original, unused, full-length condition. Very scarce, pristine condition. Guaranteed WW2 manufactured chinstrap. $40.00 SOLD OUT |
| Original WW2 US Olive Drab Chin Strap OD-7 For M1Combat Helmet | |
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2UH-20. Original "New Old Stock" heavy olive drab, OD-7 WW2, cotton web chinstrap with blackened brass arrow buckle and hook catch as used on the U.S. M1 combat helmet from approximately 1943 through 1945. This strap is in new, unused, condition; it has never been applied to a helmet. This UNUSED, UN-SEWN, UN-CUT, FULL LENGTH, chinstrap is complete with all blackened brass hardware ready to be sewn onto a helmet or collected simply as a complete, scarce example of a 1943-1945 M1 helmet chin strap. Very seldom, if ever, seen in this original, unused, full-length condition. Very scarce, pristine condition. Guaranteed WW2 manufactured chinstrap. $25.00 SOLD OUT |
| Army HBT, (Herringbone Twill), Cap, - Full Specification Tag - Size 7-1/2 – Beautiful Condition | |
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2UH-22. This specimen is constructed of, medium olive colored, (OD shade 7), herringbone material with, eight, un-stiffened pleats; each side has, two, OD painted metal vent grommets and there are seven rows of stitching on its, short, (1-3/4-inch wide), flexible visor. The un-lined interior has an HBT material sweatband, which is ink stamped 7 1/2; there is a full, and completely legible, white cloth, specification label sewn under the sweatband, the label reads, “Caps, Herringbone Twill, O.D. Shade 7, Size 7 ½, Levine Hat & Cap Co. P.O. No. 10776, Dated January 13, 1943, Spec. No. 6-326, Dated Nov. 27, 1943, Stock No. 73-C-25747, Phila, Q.M. Depot.” The hat has not been laundered, it retains all of its original color; there are no rips, tears, holes or other damage; the interior sweatband exhibits slight and insignificant signs of soil indication the hat was worn only a few times; the exterior is in beautiful condition. The hat is moderately wrinkled from years of storage. Size 7-1/2, (finally one in a wearable size). Unfortunately, the color in the image is way off. A difficult cap to find in this size and condition; you will be very pleased with this example. Excellent ++ condition. $59.00 SOLD |
| Army Enlisted Man’s Khaki Cotton Service Cap | |
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2UH-23. Khaki cotton twill service cap cover, over cap frame. Russet brown, patent leather chinstrap with two, crudely stamped, gold metal side buttons. Russet brown, leather-like, oilcloth visor with dark green-checkered fabric on underside. Two piece, crudely stamped, brass enlisted man’s cap insignia on the front. Brown oilcloth sweatband, removable stiffener. Unlined interior, partial sweat shield with plastic protector over makers name, “ The Gordoria (??) Caps, (makers label not completely legible). White makers label with size tag, “7-1/8,” attached to back center of the sweatband. The insignia and buttons are quite crude, the russet brown, leather-like, oilcloth visor material is cracked and chipped, in some spots, on the leading edge. Light to moderate spots of soil on tan fabric, (not too bad looking). Interior is very lightly aged; hasn’t seen very much use. Vg. $48.00 |
| Army Enlisted Man Signal Corps OD Wool Overseas Cap - (Garrison Cap) | |
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2UH-24. Olive drab wool serge side cap piped in Army Signal Corps, orange & white colors, (straight pattern). The interior is unlined and has a, wide, OD cotton twill sweatband, which is stamped with the owners initial and service number, "H-3076." No specification label; the sweatband is stamped, "7," (size). The hat is clean inside and outside and has no visual signs of age or wear. Excellent. $22.00 |
| Army Herringbone Twill (HBT) Cap | |
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2UH-25. Olive drab, cotton, herringbone twill cap with eight sewn pleats; two small OD metal vent grommets on each side; eight rows of stitching on the visor; unlined interior with a darker color HBT sweatband, which is stamped with the owners Initial and last four serial numbers, (the stamp is not legible); no other markings. The material exhibits minor signs of age and wear, no rips, tears, holes or soil. Small size. A very nice example. Used. Vg++. $49.00 SOLD |
| Army Air Force Tan Cotton Enlisted Man Overseas Cap - (Garrison Cap) | |
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2UH-26. Khaki
cotton side cap piped in, AAF ultramarine and golden
orange colors, (checkered pattern). Unlined, cotton twill sweatband. No makers or size tag,
however, might be as big as 7-1/4. Very slight signs of age from storage,
otherwise, just about mint, unused condition. Any
large dark areas
you might see, in the image, are shadows created by the scan, not physical
blemishes.
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| Tank Destroyer Troops – (TD) Tan Cotton Enlisted Man Overseas Cap - (Garrison Cap) | |
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2UH-27. Khaki cotton side cap piped in orange and black for US Tank Destroyer Troops, (straight line pattern). Unlined, cotton twill sweatband. No tags or size marks. There are several marks on the sweatband and inside the cap, comprising of several laundry marks, the owners name, which appears to be “skor???,” as well as, the initial and partial serial number “S6643,” and some ink stains. The cap exhibits some light to moderate soil marks from handling and actual use, otherwise, overall Vg. Tank destroyer piped caps are very difficult to acquire. Small size. Any large dark areas you might see, in the image, are shadows created by the scan, not physical blemishes. $42.00 |
| WW2 U.S. M1 Combat Helmet & Liner With OD Straps & Swivel Bale - Near Excellent Condition | |
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2UH-28. The exterior of the steel pot exhibits 98%, or more, of its
original WW2 period, coarse finish, matte olive green paint displaying minor
scuffs, rub marks and surface scratches from storage and handling. The
interior of the steel pot retains 98% of its original matte olive green
paint, which exhibits light to moderate, scuff marks that are evidence of
the liner being taken out and put back in several times. The metal edge trim
is seamed in the front and it has light to moderate chips and scuffs on its
painted surface. The olive drab cotton chinstrap, with blackened metal claw
hook and arrow buckle, is sewn onto the helmet through a flexible, (swivel),
chinstrap loop; the chinstrap exhibits minor signs of age, slight fading and
insignificant soil from storage and light handling. The exterior of the
fiber liner with front vent hole exhibits 98% of its, original WW2 period,
matte green paint, which exhibits light to moderate, scuff marks and
scratches that are evidence of the liner being installed and worn inside the
steel helmet. The liner has light olive colored, (khaki), cotton webbing, as
well as light olive green colored Parkerizing on the metal hardware that
holds the liner suspension; the metal hardware exhibits very light signs of
age and insignificant wear, no rust or deterioration. The russet brown
leather chinstrap with blackened metal hardware is in near excellent
condition exhibiting light signs of age and light use; it’s intact, supple
and completely serviceable. There is a light olive colored, (khaki), cotton
web nape strap attached to the webbing at the back neck area of the liner,
the strap has four blackened snaps and an adjustable blackened metal buckle.
The strap exhibits light age; it’s manufactured marked and dated 1945. The
leather sweatband is in excellent condition, it may have touched someone’s
head maybe a few times; it exhibits very minor and insignificant age, as
well as, light and insignificant soil from light handling and storage,
it’s a beauty. The metal clips on the sweatband have a green painted
finish and the adjusting buckle is blackened metal. The interior of the
liner is marked with embossed monogram letters, “MSA,” which is the logo
for the Mine Safety Appliance Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Overall the
helmet and liner is in near excellent condition and would be a great
addition to any collection. $175.00 |
| Army Enlisted Man’s Khaki Cotton Service Cap | |
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2UH-29. Khaki cotton twill service cap cover, over cap frame. Russet brown, patent leather chinstrap with two, crudely stamped, prong backed, brass side buttons. Textured russet brown, leather visor with dark green-checkered fabric on the underside. Two piece, stamped, brass enlisted man’s cap insignia on the front. Cream colored leather sweatband and removable stiffener. Unlined interior with a textured white sweat shield that is attached to the stiffener. “7-3/8,” paper size label is glued to the back center of the sweatband. Approximately three quarters of the stitching on the sweatband has deteriorated and is detached. This can be repaired, however, the hat displays quite nicely without any additional restoration. Very minor signs of soil from handling The hat has managed to retain its classic shape; it’s very clean and does not appear to have seen any use. Overall excellent+ condition. $65.00 |
| USMC Camo Sniper Veil For M1 Helmet | |
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2UH-30. A lightweight cotton material helmet cover in the WW2 camouflage pattern with a 5/8-inch wide olive green band, looped for attaching foliage. Very tight camouflaged mesh material hangs from cover to completely camouflage head and face. Worn over the M1 combat helmet; long, thin, olive green cotton straps on each side are designed to be tied under the arms to firmly secure the veil to the user. Does not appear to have been used. Excellent. $35.00 |