Updated March 24, 2023
American Model 1880 Sun Helmet
This are becoming extremely hard to find, but in our search for “plunder” we came across this one. It is in excellent shape, with no significant wear or damage. The liner band drawstring is missing, but it is otherwise one of the best we’ve seen.
SOLD
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Fantastic American Model 1887 Sun Helmet
This is simply the best Model 1887 sun helmet we’ve seen in some time. It is a large size, at least a 7 1/2 and it is complete with original chinstrap. It shows age and period wear, indicating it was used but it clearly wasn’t abused. If you don’t have one and need one, this is it!
SOLD
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American Model 1889 Sun Helmet With Spike
This is a nice piece, but the front brim was crushed at some point. It may have been something that happened a long time ago, but we don’t know. This helmet has been fitted with a spike, possibly as a summer dress helmet. It is priced accordingly given the damage
Price: $75 plus shipping!
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Australian Bandsman Sun Helmet (Dated 1980)
Here is another find from an old collection – this is a 1980-dated Australian Army Band Corps. The unit was only formed in the late 1960s, but according to some sources, the white vinyl/plastic helmets were only interested in 1980, which would make this example among the earliest. It seems to have been repaired a few times. It also has a chrome rather than brass dress spike, but that is likely as an effort to keep the helmet in use until replacements were ordered.
Price: $175 plus shipping Sale: $125 plus shipping!
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British Royal Navy Interwar-era Wolseley Sun Helmet
The Royal Navy used the Wolseley pattern sun helmet for several decades, and these aren’t exactly “rare” helmets, but what makes this one stand out is that it was made/retailed by noted Bond Street supplier Gieves Ltd. This was certainly an officer’s helmet, and likely a Royal Navy officer of means.
Price: $195 plus shipping $125 plus shipping
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United States Model 1889 Sun Helmet
This helmet is another gem – albeit not 100 percent perfect. There is some minor damage to the front brim, but it is is only noticeable if you feel for it, while the ventilator cap may have been replaced. This one was likely issued as there is some sweat stains on the headband, and it appears this may have had a plate at some time.
Despite these minor issues, this is a lovely Model 1889 helmet. It is probably a size 7 1/2, which should make it very desirable as well.
Price: $195 plus shipping Sale: $175 plus shipping
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