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WE ARE ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR FINEST QUALITY DOUBLE / TRIPLE EREL VISOR CAPS TO PURCHASE OR SELL ON COMMISSION. WE ALSO REQUIRE NEAR MINT TO MINT CONDITION HEER / LUFT / KM / SS HELMETS URGENTLY. CONTACT US ON sales@ulricofengland.com
An untouched 'Apple Green' Heer M35 double decal steel hemet
Price: SOLD
Extremely rare to find today, an 'apple-green' painted Heer M35 pattern double decal steel helmet. A particularly large size helmet with a '68' shell and '61' liner. the helmet shell is stamped 'J440' and the liner band bears a manufacture date of 1937. In addition the helmet has a large block ink stamp declaring the shell a '68', and to fit a size '59-60'. The helmet retains approximately 80% apple-green finish along with both decals surviving at 90%. The helmet retains its correct tan lining (showing
light use only), along with its original pull cord and chinstrap. A very nice untouched helmet !
A near mint Erel 'Privat Klasse' Heer Gebirgsjäger Officers peak visor cap
Price: £2,250
A close to mint pristine example of a Gebirgsjäger Officers peak visor cap by Erel. The cap has the finest field grey wool doeskin top with dark green wool capband and green piping. The cap retains a beautiful silver aluminium eagle/swastika along with a fine silver aluminium Edelweiss insignia. The cap has a fine set of bullion wire oakleaves which exhibt the superb 'proud' cockade (since the original owner wanted the bullion oakleaves / cockade, this particular cap does not have
the ventilation hole). Interior is of Erel 'Privat Klasse'quality and has the peppermint green silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo. The dark brown leather sweatband has the ventilated front and the silver blocked Erel naming to the side. The cap has survived in stunning condition, very 'fresh' looking, and free from any moth. Typically, the cap has been manufactured with a large front, to take in the addition of the edelweiss insignia. Interior remains
clean, and apart from a couple of small splits to the leather sweatband, is in perfect condition.
A mint pristine 'Triple-Erel' Heer Jager Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
An absolutely mint pristine example of a Jager Officers peak visor cap by Erel. The cap has a fine field grey wool doeskin top with dark green wool capband and green piping. The cap retains beautiful matching early quality silvered brass eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade (ventilated) badges along with the silver capcords. Interior is of Erel quality and has a deep golden yellow silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo, along with the additional red/blue on silver patents
label. The leather sweatband has the ventilated front and the silver blocked Erel naming to the side. A rare opportunity to acquire a perfect 'Triple-Erel' visor cap.
An extremely rare and desirable Erel manufactured Panzer Grenadier Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
A excellent example of a Panzer Grenadier Officers peak visor cap by Erel. The cap has a fine field grey wool gabardine top with dark green wool capband and light green piping. The cap retains typical matching silver aluminium eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade (non-ventilated) badges along with the silver capcords. Interior is of Erel 'Standard' quality and has a deep golden yellow silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo. The leather sweatband is of standard
quality and shows some light useage. The cap has survived in overall very good to excellent condition, has a pleasing shape and is free from moth or damage.
A superb example of an Erel manufactured Infantry Officers peak visor cap
Price: £1250
A superb example of an Infantry Officers peak visor cap by Erel. The cap has a fine field grey doeskin top with dark green wool capband and white piping. The cap retains beautiful early nickel-silver quality eagle/swastika and embroidered bullion oakleaves with ventilated cockade. Interior is of the Erel 'Standard' quality and has a deep golden yellow silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo. The leather sweatband has the ventilated
front and the silver blocked Erel naming to the side. The cap has survived in overall near mint condition, with a beautiful high front exterior shape. The interior shows just light use. Surprisingly, it is now very hard to find good clean examples of infantry piped caps, especially examples manufactured by Erel.
Beautiful 'Double Erel' Panzer Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
Beautiful light field grey doeskin wool top with dark green capband and rose pink piping. Cap retains finest quality early silver eagle/swastika and oakleaves with ventilated cockade. Interior has the classic golden silk lining with full celluliod diamond and silver blocked erel logo and 'Standard' quality mark. The ventilated leather sweatband also bears the full Erel
silver blocked logo. The cap has survived in superb condition with a wonderful shape. It is without doubt, the best example of an Erel Panzer officers cap which we have ever had the chance to sell. A must for the most discerning collector.
A fine quality Panzer Officers peak visor cap
Price: £1,250
Fine light field grey doeskin wool top with dark green capband and rose pink piping. Cap retains typical aluminium eagle/swastika and oakleaves along with cockade. Interior has a mid-brown silk lining with full celluliod diamond embossed with a full manufacturers name and details. The ventilated leather sweatband also bears the blocked manufacturers logo. The cap has survived in excellent condition with a good saddle form shape. The cap has one small moth hole which is hidden under
the side, and cannot be seen from the front, otherwise free from moth or damage.
A fine quality Panzer OR/NCO peak visor cap
Price: £975
Fine light field grey wool top with dark green capband and rose pink piping. Cap retains typical silver metal eagle/swastika and oakleaves along with cockade. Interior has a high quality mid-brown silk lining with full celluliod diamond. Under the celluliod diamond is a full silver blocked makers logo with shields and visor cap motif. The cap has survived in near mint condition with a good saddle form shape.
An extremely rare and desirable Erel manufactured Panzer Grenadier Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
A perfect example of a Panzer Grenadier Officers peak visor cap by Erel. The cap has a fine field grey wool gabardine top with dark green wool capband and light green piping. The cap retains beautiful matching early quality silver aluminium eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade (ventilated) badges along with the silver capcords. Interior is of Erel 'Extra' quality and has a deep golden yellow silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo. The leather sweatband has the ventilated front and the silver blocked Erel naming to the side. The cap has survived in mint condition, has a pleasing shape and is free from moth or damage.
A good named example of an Erel manufactured Infantry Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
An excellent example of an Infantry Officers peak visor cap by Erel. The cap has a fine field grey doeskin top with dark green wool capband and white piping. The cap retains beautiful polished quality eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade (ventilated) badges, along with the silver capcords. Interior is of the Erel 'Extra' quality and has a deep golden yellow silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo. The original owner's name and rank (Hauptmann) paper slip is still retained
within the celluliod diamond. The leather sweatband has the ventilated
front and the silver blocked Erel naming to the side. The cap has survived in overall excellent condition, with a beautiful high front exterior shape. The interior shows just light use. Surprisingly, it is now very hard to find good clean examples of infantry piped caps, especially examples manufactured by Erel.
A beautiful mint condition named early example of Heer Infantry NCO's dress peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
A beautiful early example of Heer peak visor cap, with a nice light field grey wool doeskin top and dark green capband. The cap still retains its early style silvered eagle/swastika and oakleaves with cockade along with the NCO rank black patent leather chinstrap. Interior is in light brown silk with the full celluliod diamond bearing the gold blocked maker's name. The entire cap has survived in stunning condition, the white piping remains bright and sharp, and the early silvered insignia has beautifully
polished highlights . A nicely woven name tag remains within the celluliod diamond, the uncommon name giving the possibility of research. Hard to find an Infantry NCO cap in this condition..
An rare example of an Erel manufactured Cavalry Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
An absolutely perfect example of a Cavalry Officers peak visor cap by Erel. The cap has a fine field grey wool gabardine top with dark green wool capband and deep yellow piping. The cap retains beautiful matching early quality silvered brass eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade (ventilated) badges along with the silver capcords. Interior is of Erel 'Extra' quality and has a deep golden yellow silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo. The leather sweatband has the ventilated front and the silver blocked Erel naming to the side. The cap has survived in mint condition and is free from moth or damage.
Beautiful 'Double Erel' Panzer Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
Beautiful light field grey doeskin wool top with dark green capband and rose pink piping. Cap retains fine quality aluminium eagle/swastika and oakleaves with ventilated cockade, which are of particularly high quality with fine polished finishing. The capcords are the rarely seen large style, and remain in excellent condition. Interior has the classic golden silk lining with full celluliod diamond and silver blocked erel logo and 'Standard' quality mark. The ventilated leather sweatband also bears the full Erel silver blocked logo. The cap has survived in superb condition with a wonderful shape ( some slight moth to the nap in places - but no holes). Interior has ink unit stamps and initials punched into leather sweatband.
An extremely rare example of an Erel manufactured Propaganda Company peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
Undoubtedly the rarest of all Heer cap pipings for a collector to acquire is that of the mouse grey piping for Propaganda companies. This example is manufactured by the exclusive Berlin company, Erel and is double Erel marked. The cap has a fine field grey wool doeskin top with dark green wool capband and mouse grey piping. The cap retains fine quality silver aluminium eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade badges along with the silver capcords. Interior is of Erel 'Privat' quality and has a deep golden yellow
silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo. The leather sweatband has the ventilated front and the silver blocked Erel naming to the side. The cap has survived in excellent condition and is free from moth or damage.
An extremely rare example of a 5th Cavalry Regiment Officers peak visor cap
Price: SOLD
An excellent example of a 5th Cavalry Regiment Officers peak visor cap. The cap has a fine field grey wool top with dark green wool capband and deep yellow piping. The cap retains beautiful matching early quality silvered brass eagle/swastika, skull and oakleaves/cockade badges along with a beautiful set of silver capcords. Interior has a deep golden yellow silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing a blocked logo. The cap survives with a jaunty shape and the badges and cords have
a wonderful rich matching patina. Excellent condition and free from moth or damage.
A scarce early example of Heer Signal NCO's dress peak visor cap manufactured by Erel and distributed by Edward Sachs
Price: £875 - $1650
A beautiful early example of Heer peak visor cap, this being the type with the earlier lighter green capband. The cap still retains its early style silvered eagle/swastika and oakleaves with cockade along with the NCO rank black patent leather chinstrap. Interior is in light beige silk with the full celluliod diamond bearing the Erel 'Standard' silver blocked name and logo along with distributors name. The exterior of the cap has survived in excellent condition with a beautiful fine pile to the doeskin top. The
interior shows just light use only. Hard to find a nice original example of the early Heer cap.
A nice example of Heer Artillery NCO's private purchase Erel manufactured peak visor cap
Price: £875 - $1650
This example is manufactured by Erel on their less commonly found 'Ideal' range. The cap is a beautiful and very fine silk doeskin like field grey material with dark green capband and red piping. This early manufactured cap retains a fine nickel-silver eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade, along with a typical black patent leather chinstrap. The interior is in yellow silk with full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked Erel logo and 'Ideal' name. The cap shows just light use to the interior and has survived
in excellent condition with a lovely shape remaining. A really nice example.
Rare double decal 'Double-Erel' marked Luftwaffe fibre helmet
Price: SOLD
A rare example of the Luftwaffe fibre helmet manufactured by the firm of Erel. Fibre shell with usual metal edge trimming, and painted in Luftwaffe field blue. The helmet retains both decals which are 98 / 99% complete, and the interior has the full beige leather lining with silver blocked 'Double - Erel' stampings. The entire helmet has survived in superb condition and is a large size.
An extremely rare example of a Heer Chaplains peak visor cap manufactured by Erel
Price: SOLD
This beautiful example has a superb high top and retains the early type silvered badges, including the Chaplains Cross and the Erel ventilated cockade. Even the capcord buttons are in silvered pebble finish instead of the usual aluminium. The Erel 'Extra' interior is in golden silk with the full celluliod diamond bearing the silver blocked logo etc. The ventilated light tan sweatband also bears the full silver blocked Erel logo. The cap has survived in mint condition to the exterior, free from any moth or damage. The interior shows just the lightest use to the sweatband.
An extremely rare 'Erel' manufactured Panzer beret
Price: SOLD
Having spent the last thirty years within the same collection, this beautiful 'Erel' manufactured Panzer beret has been acquired by us. The beret has survived in near mint condition with the BeVo woven eagle/swastika and oakleaves/cockade machine sewn to the front. The interior has the typical black oil cloth lining with full 'Erel - Robert Lubstein' woven label machine sewn to the centre. A beautiful example of this rare item of headwear, which would satisy the most discerning collector.
A scarce example of a Gebirgsjager-Pioneer OR/NCO peak visor cap with unit markings
Price: £675 - $1350
It is rare to find an original example of a Gebirgsjager-Pioneer peak visor cap. This cap belonged to a member of Gebirgsjager-Pioneer Regiment 54, and the unit markings can be found on the underside of the interior sweatband. The cap has a good light field grey wool top with dark green capband and black piping. Insignia consists of dull silver metal eagle/swastika, edelweiss and oakleaves with cockade. Interior has a beige silk lining with full celluliod diamond bearing a full makers name and address. Cap shows
some light use overall and a couple of moth tracks to the roof. Nice shape and combat use feel.
A superb early quality double Erel Waffen-SS Cavalry Officers peak visor
Price: SOLD
Fine field grey doeskin top with black velvet capband and yellow piping. The cap retains the early nickel-silver plated eagle/swastika and skull badges (as often encountered on coloured piped caps) along with silver capcords. Interior shows the cap to be an Erel 'Privat' quality cap, with a peppermint green silk lining and a full celluliod diamond bearing a gold blocked Erel logo. The interior to the cap shows general use and the celluliod diamond has split in a couple of places, the exterior remains in
very good condition, is free from moth or damage (although one pin repaired to eagle) and
has a pleasing shape. This particular visor cap originated from the Andrew Mollo collection back in the 1970s.
Waffen-SS M1943 Officers 'Einheitsmütze' ski cap
Price: £2250 - $4500
Field grey wool ski cap with silver top edge piping and complete with the BeVo woven eagle/swastika & skull triangle insignia to the front. The interior of the cap retains a dark grey/green cotton lining, and has a leather sweatband. The cap survives in overall very good condition, but exhibts general wear to both the exterior and interior.
Waffen-SS Officer 's 'Dietrich model' Russian front fur and field-grey wool cap with eagle/swastika & skull badges
Price: £2750
An excellent example of a basic Waffen-SS Russian Front issue fur & field-grey cap. Typical off white rabbit fur with field-grey wool body, the fur ear flaps either being tied over the tops or pulled down to protect the ears. Fine quality aluminium wire 'seperate' wing style eagle/swastika along with skull to the front. Interior has the typical quilted field-grey silk lining. Overall very good to excellent condition, with just light oxidation to the aluminium badges.
Waffen-SS M1943 'Einheitsmütze style ski cap
Price: SOLD
Standard field grey wool ski cap complete with BeVo woven eagle/swastika & skull triangle insignia to the front. Cap has the typical beige/brown silk lining. Overall excellent condition.
Waffen-SS forage style cap complete with BeVo woven eagle/swastika & skull insignia
Price: SOLD
An excellent standard example of the Waffen-SS forage style cap. Finished in field grey wool, the cap retains the off white BeVo woven eagle/swastika and skull badges. Interior lining is in typical beige/brown silk. The cap has survived in overall excellent condition. Becoming a scarce item of Waffen-SS head dress to find.
An excellent and scarce example of the Waffen-SS Handschar fez in field grey for combat use
Price: SOLD
Fast becoming a rare piece of Waffen-SS headwear, this field grey fez has survived in excellent condition. The fez is complete with its correct dark green tassels and retains the BeVo woven eagle/swastika and skull badges. Interior is typical with the small light brown leather sweatband. Close to mint condition.
An excellent example of a Heer M1943 outward crimp helmet complete with single decal
Price: SOLD
This helmet survives in excellent condition with 98% dark green paint present, likewise the Heer eagle/swastika decal is 98% complete. Interior is complete with tan leather liner in excellent condition and with its original cord.
An untouched Heer M40 steel hemet without decals
Price: SOLD
Now rare to find due to many having had decals added post-war. This is the chance for the collector to add an excellent example of an M40 steelhelmet which has never had decals. Helmet retains 95% dark green finish and has a tan lining and its correct chinstrap.
Luftschutze 'gladiator' style helmet in excellent condition with front decal
Price: £275
Excellent untouched example of the Luftschutze 'gladiator' style helmet, retaining 95% of the original blue paint and 98% of the silvered Luftschutze decal to the front. Interior has the complete tan leather liner along with the chinstrap.
A good single decal Luftwaffe M40 steel helmet
Price: SOLD
An excellent example of the Luftwaffe 'rough finish paint' steel helmet with single decal. Helmet has most of the blue rough finish paint remaining and 99% of the Luftwaffe eagle/swastika decal. Interior has an excellent light brown leather lining and black chinstrap.