Collecting U.S. Naval Uniforms from the Second World War (2/28/13)
When I was younger, we used to have this debate: If you were in combat in the Second World War, … More >>

The History of the Development of the U.S. M1 Helmet (12/12/12)
There’s an early scene in the recent movie, “The Master,” which features a lingering close-up of Joaquin Phoenix, the film’s … More >>

Ask A Worthologist Question: French Fire Fighter’s Helmet (3/6/12)
Dylan B. purchased this helmet at an estate sale for $150. It was the only usual thing in the entire … More >>

Spiked Helmets Worn for Military Fashion not Function (11/2/10)
The early Imperial German Empire took much pride in fashionable uniforms and headgear for its military, often choosing ornamental … More >>

Military Headdresses: The Ultimate Fashion Statement (7/18/10)
While new trends in fashion can provide something to talk about, depending exactly on the statement new fashion is trying … More >>

German World War II Police helmet (6/3/08)
Pictured is a World War II German model 1934 Police helmet. The helmet has double decals on either side. One decal is the German Eagle with swaztica in silver and black and wreath of silver and black surrounded in black with a silver colored border representing the German nation. More >>

German World War One Pilot’s helmet (4/22/08)
During the First World War flight was in it’s infancy. Many people had only read about airplanes and the many new inventions relating to flight. New aviation inventions were develped by Germany, France Great Briton, Italy, Austria-Hungary Russia and the U.S. Airplanes at the begining of the war were used mainly for reconnaissance of the enemies supply lines and trench forifications. More >>

Italian World War II Chrome helmet (3/22/08)
The Italian Army wore the French Adrian helmet during World War I, eventually producing its own version known as the Model 1916. All that changed after Benito Mussolini came to power in 1925. More >>

Book Review: M-1 Helmet of the WW2 US GI (1/8/08)
I’ve been visiting Peter Oosterman’s site (www.m-1helmet.com) for a while because, in my opinion, it is the nicest looking militaria-related site on the web. When I heard he was publishing a book on M1 helmets, I was eager to purchase a copy. My expectations were high because the book cost $119.90 (including international postage), but it ended up being money well spent. More >>