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Imperial German O/R Pickelhaube Spiked Helmet (1.5800)
I picked this little gem up in a German flea market near Hannover.
Just a little TLC would bring this back into pristine condition.
Insured and Recorded Postage will be:
£3.00 UK
£7.00 Europe
£8.50 World
(I will combine shipping on multiple orders)
£350
Princess Mary Xmas Gift Tin (1.5827)
In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a 'gift from the nation'.
The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were despatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card
All boxes, irrespective of recipient, contained a Christmas card and a picture of the Princess. Those which were not distributed until after Christmas were sent out with a card wishing the recipient a 'victorious new year'.
The wounded on leave or in hospital, nurses, and the widows or parents of those killed were also entitled to the gift. Prisoners of war at the time had theirs reserved until they were repatriated.
Great efforts were made to distribute the gifts in time for Christmas, and huge demands were made on an already stretched postal service. More than 355,000 were successfully delivered by the deadline. As time pressed on, a shortage of brass meant that many entitled personnel did not receive their gift until as late as the summer of 1916, and in January 1919 it was reported that 'considerable' numbers had still not been distributed.
Orders for brass strip were placed with the USA, who were not yet involved in the war, and a large consignment was lost with the ship 'Lusitania'. As so much brass was being consumed in the production of weapons and munitions, the quality of the boxes which were manufactured late on was poor, being of a plated inferior alloy, when compared with the earlier pure brass examples.

Insured and Recorded Postage will be:
£2.50 UK
£5.50 Europe
£6.50 World
(I will combine shipping on multiple orders)

£25.00
German M17 Stahlhelm (1.5784)

An original 1917 model Stahlhelm that has been re covered with sawdust, sealed and repainted. Ideal for re-enactors or as a display piece.

Insured and Recorded Postage will be:
£5.50 UK
£10.00 Europe
£15.50 World
(I will combine shipping on multiple orders)

£120
M17 Helmet Liner (1.5779)

The band measures 64cm and fits a 56cm head.

Insured and Recorded Postage will be:
£2.50 UK
£5.00 Europe
£5.50 World
(I will combine shipping on multiple orders)

£45.00
M16 Helmet Liner (2.9796)
Out side rim approx 60cm
Insured and Recorded Postage will be:
£3.00 UK
£6.00 Europe
£7.50 World
(I will combine shipping on multiple orders)
£35.00
Replica M16 Helmet Liner (1.5780)

The band measures 66cm and fits a 58cm head.

Insured and Recorded Postage will be:
£2.50 UK
£5.00 Europe
£5.50 World
(I will combine shipping on multiple orders)

£45.00
Replica M16 Helmet Liner (1.5781)

The band measures 66cm and fits a 58cm head.

Insured and Recorded Postage will be:
£2.50 UK
£5.00 Europe
£5.50 World
(I will combine shipping on multiple orders)

£45.00

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The postage price includes recorded delivery and insurance up to £34.00.  For overseas postage the £3.50 recorded and insured fee is optional, providing you acknowledge that the item will be sent at your risk and I cannot be held responsible for mail that fails to arrive. All orders will be sent via recorded and insured delivery unless otherwise specified.
If you need to insure the item up to £500 please add £1.50 to the total.
If you are outside of the UK you must allow 28 days airmail and 60 days surface before claiming an item has been lost.
You get a 14 day refund period from date of receipt to return an item for a full refund, providing the item is in the same condition it was sent.