My father has an old German army helmet. He found it at an antique show in Belgium when we were living there. It is not a replica that has already been proven. The paint isnt chipped except for the insignia on the side which I scratched stupidly as a child but its half there. We are told it is a 1940 Heer Combat Helmet. Now if I were to take this to a collector what price would we ask for?

Second part question: My father ALSO has a WWII era US army helmet it is in mint condition except for the top that has a few scratches and looks like someone was putting a flame to it and the inside without the liner has some scratches(Obviously from cooking in the field). It has the original liner with the original chin strap, which is over the brim. Now what could we fetch for this here?

Third part question: I have a M1 Garand bayonet which is in so so condition. The grip is a little warped. Its still in its sheath. Now what does this cost?

If you need photos Ill take some.


Take note im not selling any of these just yet me and my father were just discussing the worth. We have like 100 more things that are WWII stuff given to him by his father who was an artilery man and stuff that was found at antique shows in the country sides of normandy and belgium.

Oh and I have this leather pistol holster. With US stamped on the front sticking outwards outlined with an oval thats sticking outwards. It looks like its for a revolver. Seems VERY old. Very fragile.

Pics to price....

Pictures would be nicer...

Alright you got it. Ill go take some right now.

This is the german helmet.



German helmet liner.



US Army Helmet. Netting was added for effect. Not original, although I do have original netting that was worn by a member of the 101st. My dad knows this because he gave it to him.


US helmet liner inside.


US helmet liner outside.


US military canteen. Stamped US on front. A.P.Co. 1942 on bottom. True historians will know something about the cap being metal.


Webgear - Belt is a remake, ammo bandoliers are original, suspenders are original and are stamped with the numbers 7682 on the outer shoulder. Theres a few other stamps but some im not able to read. Medical kit reads, H.S.BW Shoe Co. 1942 on back. Oh yeah by the way, you like my flowery sheets? My dog knocked a beer off my dresser on my old ones haha.



Holster. Web belt is not original (Came from the belgian army)

Those stuffs aren't bad at all. Not bad at all.

I have a M42, too.

I can't tell if the M1 Helmet is a front or rear seam helmet. The Kraut Helmet appears to be a either a M35 or a M40. From what I can tell it appears to have a rolled rim which means it is more then likely a M40. M35 helmets are identical to the M40's except that they have a two piece air vent and a rolled rim instead of a separate piece of sheet metal placed on the rim.



M35


M40

Does anybody know anything about the pistol holster?

Looks like a standard M1917 Holster. Could be WWI, Could be WWII, Could be Korea. Can't tell because you have to look for stamps on it. Holsters have date and company stamps.

Originally Posted by 5.56X45mm

Looks like a standard M1917 Holster. Could be WWI, Could be WWII, Could be Korea. Can't tell because you have to look for stamps on it. Holsters have date and company stamps.

Ok where on the holster would they be would you think? and what do you think each of these would be worth to a collector? Me and my dad just kind of have a debate I need to settle.