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Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most modern and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 19...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and ...
A British, regulation Mk II helmet intended for Polish military units. The helmet shell is factory-painted khaki, with the Polish military eagle in a crown painted on the front using a stencil. The helmet was manufactured in 1938 (the date “1938” appears on both metal fasteners of the lining strap) and was originally equipped with a 1939-production lining (marking: “J.C.S & W Lt | T ...
A badge of the Kalisz Fire Department from the interwar period, rarely found on the market. A vintage Polish eagle sold separately—matched to the item’s condition by the previous owner. The badge bears the inscription: “FABR.O.S.P. in KALISZ,” with the original cap; gilded brass body; steel cap. The item’s condition is shown in the attached photos. Dimensions: 8.8 cm x 10.9 cm.
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and ...
The wz.67 helmet—a major return to the concept of the wz. 31 helmet. In the mid-1960s, many Polish engineers with military backgrounds recognized the need to develop a new helmet design for the Polish Army, one that would, on the one hand, meet the requirements of the battlefield at that time and, on the other, successfully replace the SHB Model 50, which was inspired by its Soviet prototype...
PUBLISHED 20th century/Poland: Polish Model 31 Helmet of the Medical Units PUBLISHED IN: ROLEWSKI/KŁOSKOWSKI: POLISH HELMETS VOL. 1 1915–1939 / Ludwików Steelworks 1937
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1 159 EUR
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, ...
An original 17th-century cavalry helmet of the "Pappenheimer" type.This helmet was used, among others, by Polish hussar regiments. The steel cup is smooth, with six forged ribs converging at the top of the cup, where the characteristic eyelet for hanging the helmet is located. A visor is riveted to the cup, along with a nose guard and a 4-ribbed neck guard secured to the cup with 3 rivets. On ...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and ...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives...
20th Century/Poland/Polish Helmet Model 31/Non-Military/Unrecorded Variant/Ludwików Steelworks/1939
579 EUR
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and ...
A famous Renaissance Szturmak-type helmet, also known as a Burgundian “burgonet” or “casquetto,” dating from the second half of the 16th century and likely made around 1560–80. The helmet originated in Italy and was widely used throughout Europe during the Renaissance, including in Poland, by infantry, cavalry, and the navy. In the early days of the famous Polish Hussars, Szturmak-ty...
A standard French Model 1926 helmet intended for Polish Army units in France (1940). The helmet shell was factory-painted khaki; as part of modifications for Polish units, the French insignia was removed from the front of the shell and replaced with a Polish military eagle painted in gray using a stencil. The original factory-fitted interior, including the lining, is preserved. Model 1926 helm...
Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The wz.31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, the Polish A...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, ...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives and ...
A badge of the type worn by the commanders of the Galician Fire Department, as described in the regulations of 1905. Dimensions: 36.5 x 5 cm. The condition of the item is shown in the attached photos.
A helmet liner similar to the one worn by the Fire Department Commander (according to the Galician regulations of 1905). Dimensions: 35 x 3.5 cm. The condition of the item is shown in the attached photos.
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and ...
On the front of the helmet is a stenciled Polish crowned eagle. The interior features the original factory label: “7 1/8| Helmets Ltd| Wheathampstead |1942”. On the leather sweatband, a handwritten signature by a Polish soldier reads: “KOSTYŁA.” British helmets with their original wartime Polish paint schemes intact are extremely rare on the collectors’ market. Dimensions: 10.7 x 26...
Model 35 Firefighter Helmet In the mid-1930s, an idea emerged in Poland to design a new helmet model for the Fire Departments of the Republic of Poland. The design of this new protective headgear drew inspiration from the experimental Model 28 helmet intended for the Polish Army, which was designed by engineer Józef Tuliszkowski. The structural solutions for the crown and the lining were borr...
A German M.16 helmet from World War I. During the interwar period, it was adapted for use by the security force of the Polish Food Cooperatives Union “Społem.” During the adaptation, the characteristic “horns” of the ventilation openings were removed, and the helmet shell was repainted black. Painted on the front of the helmet is the modernist “Społem” logo from the second half o...
Polish use of German Third Reich helmets. During the German occupation, soldiers in the forest units of the Polish Underground State used whatever helmets were available, including wz. 31 helmets left over from the September Campaign, as well as a wide variety of German helmets captured from enemy soldiers during combat operations. These trophies were modified in various ways, undergoing a ran...
Polish Steel Combat Helmet Model 67 The wz.67 helmet—a major return to the concept of the wz. 31 helmet. In the mid-1960s, many Polish engineers with military backgrounds recognized the need to create a new helmet design for the Polish Army, one that would, on the one hand, meet the demands of the battlefield at that time and, on the other, successfully replace the SHB Model 50, which was in...
In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly throughout all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives and equipped with their own uniforms, banners, regulations, and comm...
In 1934, the Czechoslovak Army adopted a new helmet model, designated vz.32 in the official nomenclature. Due to its distinctive shape, it was already known as the “Czech mushroom” during the war. After the collapse of Czechoslovakia, large quantities of vz.32 helmets were seized by the armed forces of the Third Reich; the captured helmets were often assigned to rear and auxiliary units. A...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives...
20th Century/Poland: Polish Fire Department Non-Commissioned Officer's Helmet / Trębicki, Warsaw
232 EUR
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires, and on the other, to serve as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives and...
A French-made cork helmet issued to Polish units in 1940. The helmet shell is cracked at the top (with broken fragments still intact); the exterior is covered with sand-colored fabric, and the interior with green fabric. Inside the helmet, three French military stamps with the date of manufacture, “4-39,” are preserved. Two signatures by users are preserved on the inside of the visor. The ...
20th Century/Poland: Polish HC-65 Protective Helmet for Armored Vehicle Crews/Tank Crew Helmet
232 EUR
A Polish HC-65 protective helmet, rarely found on the market, designed for the crews of armored vehicles. Manufactured in 1965. Military acceptance stamps are visible on the inside. An eagle and a rank insignia are attached to the front of the helmet. The original paint finish is preserved. Dimensions: 31 x 23 x 20. The item’s condition is shown in the attached photos.
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Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly throughout all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representat...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and ...
Polish Use of German Third Reich Helmets. During the German occupation, soldiers in the forest units of the Polish Underground State used whatever helmets were available, including wz. 31 helmets left over from the September Campaign, as well as a wide variety of German helmets captured from enemy soldiers during combat operations. These trophies were modified in various ways, undergoing a ran...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, ...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives...
A standard Soviet model 1936 helmet that was adapted for Polish use after 1944, possibly for the needs of the Citizens’ Militia (MO). The helmet shell, originally coated with standard Soviet green paint, was repainted black on the outside. The inner edges of the helmet were also painted black. An image of the Polish eagle, model 27, without a crown, was painted on the front of the helmet she...
Polish Steel Combat Helmet, Model 50 After 1945, the Polish Army used many models of military helmets, most of which were Soviet model 40, Polish interwar model 31 helmets, as well as helmets of various origins adapted in different ways for service. In the late 1940s, the need arose to design a new military helmet that could be mass-produced domestically. In accordance with the political line ...
Polish Steel Combat Helmet Model 67 The Model 67 helmet—a major return to the concept of the Model 31 helmet. In the mid-1960s, many Polish engineers with military ties recognized the need to create a new helmet design for the Polish Army, one that would, on the one hand, meet the demands of the battlefield at that time and, on the other, successfully replace the SHB wz.50, which was inspire...
Model 63 Helmet In the early 1960s, the Polish Army began exploring the idea of developing a new helmet for airborne units. The result of this conceptual work was a highly successful and comfortable helmet, officially introduced as the wz.63. For many years, it became a symbol of Polish airborne units. The rim of the helmet was factory-fitted with a shock-absorbing roller that provided additio...
Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The wz.31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, the Polish A...
Polish Steel Combat Helmet Model 67 The wz.67 helmet—a major return to the concept of the wz. 31 helmet. In the mid-1960s, many Polish engineers with military backgrounds recognized the need to create a new helmet design for the Polish Army, one that would, on the one hand, meet the demands of the battlefield at that time and, on the other, successfully replace the SHB Model 50, which was in...
A British Mk II service helmet intended for Polish military units. The helmet shell was factory-painted khaki and then, in accordance with regulations, coated with a darker protective paint with a semi-matte, anti-reflective finish. The helmet was manufactured in 1941 (the date “1941” is stamped on the rim of the visor) and came factory-equipped with a 1941-model liner (marking: “7 ¼|AC...
Steel, chrome plating, wood; total length 91 cm, blade length 91 cmThe pommel features an embossed Polish eagle with a crown on an Amazon shieldStamped on the spine of the blade: 14, T in a circleA saber from the transitional period between Model 17 (with an eagle on the pommel) and Model 21Starting price: 7,000—inquire about this item
Polish Steel Combat Helmet Model 67 The wz.67 helmet—a major return to the concept of the wz. 31 helmet. In the mid-1960s, many Polish engineers with military backgrounds recognized the need to create a new helmet design for the Polish Army, one that would, on the one hand, meet the demands of the battlefield at that time and, on the other, successfully replace the SHB wz.50, which was inspi...
Polish use of German Third Reich helmets. During the German occupation, soldiers in the forest units of the Polish Underground State used whatever helmets were available, including wz. 31 helmets left over from the September Campaign, as well as a wide variety of German helmets captured from enemy soldiers during combat operations. These trophies were modified in various ways, undergoing a ran...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most modern and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 19...
A set of memorabilia from a Polish soldier’s service with the United Nations Standby Forces on a mission in the Middle East. A single-person set, consisting of: An American M1 helmet (made of laminate liner) in UN colors, issued to Polish units in the Middle East; A light blue beret with the UN insignia; A Polish military belt; A linen uniform shirt with the insignia of a second lieutenant; ...
In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments flourished throughout all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives and equipped with their own uniforms, banners, regulations, and command structur...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and ...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the Second Polish Republic era. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the 1920s and 1930s, ...
Polish use of German Third Reich helmets. During the German occupation, soldiers in the forest units of the Polish Underground State used whatever helmets were available, including wz. 31 helmets left over from the September Campaign, as well as a wide variety of German helmets captured from enemy soldiers during combat operations. These trophies were modified in various ways, undergoing a ran...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly throughout all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representat...
Polish use of German Third Reich helmets. During the German occupation, soldiers in the forest units of the Polish Underground State used whatever helmets were available, including wz. 31 helmets left over from the September Campaign, as well as a wide variety of German helmets captured from enemy soldiers during combat operations. These trophies were modified in various ways, undergoing a ran...
Model 31 Helmet Polish Model 31 helmet. A legendary Polish design from the period of the Second Polish Republic. One of the most advanced and best helmets of World War II. The Model 31 helmet is the most advanced and successful Polish helmet design from the interwar period, and is currently the subject of widespread collector interest in Poland and on international markets. At the turn of the ...
Polish use of German Third Reich helmets. During the German occupation, soldiers in the forest units of the Polish Underground State used whatever helmets were available, including wz. 31 helmets left over from the September Campaign, as well as a wide variety of German helmets captured from enemy soldiers during combat operations. These trophies were modified in various ways, undergoing a ran...
Model 63 Helmet In the early 1960s, the Polish Army conceived the idea of developing a new helmet for airborne units. The result of this conceptual work was a highly successful and comfortable helmet, officially introduced as the Model 63. For many years, it became a symbol of Polish airborne units. The rim of the helmet was factory-fitted with a shock-absorbing roller that provided additional...
In the early 1960s, the Polish Army began exploring the idea of developing a new helmet designed for motorcyclists. The result of this conceptual work was a very successful and comfortable helmet, similar in shape to the wz.63 model. The new helmet was intended to be an alternative to the steel combat helmets previously used by military motorcyclists. The piece on offer was manufactured in 196...
Model 35 Firefighter Helmet In the mid-1930s, an idea emerged in Poland to design a new helmet model for the Fire Departments of the Republic of Poland. The design of this new protective headgear drew inspiration from the experimental Model 28 helmet intended for the Polish Army, which was designed by engineer Józef Tuliszkowski. The structural solutions for the crown and lining were borrowed...
Polish use of German Third Reich helmets. During the German occupation, soldiers in the forest units of the Polish Underground State used whatever helmets were available, including wz. 31 helmets left over from the September Campaign, as well as a wide variety of German helmets captured from enemy soldiers during combat operations. These trophies were modified in various ways, undergoing a ran...
Polish firefighter helmets from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. In the second half of the 19th century, Polish fire departments developed rapidly across all three partitions. The primary purpose of these organizations was, on the one hand, to fight fires; on the other hand, they served as vehicles for Polish civic and patriotic ideals. Most often formed by local Polish representatives...
Model 35 Firefighter Helmet In the mid-1930s, an idea emerged in Poland to design a new helmet model for the Fire Departments of the Republic of Poland. The design of this new protective headgear drew inspiration from the experimental Model 28 helmet intended for the Polish Army, which was designed by engineer Józef Tuliszkowski. The structural design of the crown and the lining was borrowed ...
