One Piece Gladiator SA Helmets

**helmet2id** · 10-19-2013, 02:20 PM

The brown example is a new acquisition, from Al B. The only marking, other than the SA decals, is the ink stamp that indicates that the maximum allowable price for the piece was 2 ReichsMarks. It is in a little better shape, and a different color, than my other one piece SA. These are not favorites among many collectors of combat helmets, and, I confess, are probably the ugly ducklings of German helmets, but I like them. Jim G

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-19-2013 02:20 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**big ned** · 10-19-2013, 02:23 PM

Good grief....They're mating!!!

**KradSpam** · 10-19-2013, 02:27 PM

The last time I saw two SA helmets in such a position was at Bad Wiessee, on a heady summer evening in 1934. I hear the party was spoiled shortly thereafter however.... poor Ernie.

Nice one Jim. I know what you mean about the ugly duckling thing, but they are rare and any lid collector worth his salt has to appreciate them

I would very much like one, and I don't really do civic stuff.

**helmet2id** · 10-19-2013, 02:28 PM

by big ned

Good grief....They're mating!!!

Hopefully, Ned, they will NOT make any LITTLE ones ( if you catch my drift)! Cheers, Jim G.

**cricketchris1944** · 10-19-2013, 02:31 PM

Very nice helmets Jim.
I do like them.
But I like all civic helmets just my test.
chris

**relicz** · 10-19-2013, 02:47 PM

by big ned

Good grief....They're mating!!!

If so, sell the pups. I think they would go rather quickly.

Very cool helmet Jim.

**SteveR** · 10-19-2013, 05:53 PM

Nice helmets.

**BOB COLEMAN** · 10-19-2013, 06:30 PM

I have owned examples in both the light and dark color. In my opinion, the darker are more difficult to find. I have always considered these to have been worn by the SA Wehrmannschaft, who wore a uniform in a darker brown than the standard SA tunic.