Helmets & headgear: we buy by photo
We buy historical helmets and headgear from various countries. What usually matters most is the unaltered original condition, with paint, liner and chinstrap.
What we buy
- Steel helmets from various countries
- Spiked helmets and shakos
- Tropical helmets
- Peaked caps and field caps
- Helmet covers, liners and chinstraps
Photos that help with the appraisal
- Outside view from the front, back and both sides
- Inside view with liner and chinstrap
- Stamps, size markings and maker marks inside
- Insignia or decals in close-up, just as they are
- Rust, dents, cracked leather or missing parts
What determines the value
- Originality
- Original paint and original insignia
- Interior
- Liner and chinstrap present and original
- Stamps
- Maker and size stamps
- Condition
- Preservation of paint, metal and leather
- Rarity
- Model, variant and origin
Legal review
Before we buy an item, we check whether it bears symbols covered by § 86 or § 86a of the German Criminal Code (StGB) and how a legally compliant purchase is possible. You do not need to assess this yourself. More on the legal situation
Questions about Helmets & headgear
Should I clean or repaint the helmet?
No. Original paint, patina and signs of use are important for the appraisal. A repainted helmet loses much of its value.
My helmet has no liner. Is it still of interest?
Yes, we look at helmets without liners too. Photograph the inside anyway; stamps and traces matter.
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Do you have something we should look at?
Simply send us photos. The first appraisal is free, and you decide afterwards in your own time.