WW2 BRITISH PARATROOPERS HELMET DATED 1943
Item Description
We have a second pattern Brirish Airborne Paratroopers helmet. Any WW2 dated British Airborne Helmet is highly desirable, The original Crown Pad is present however it is loose and needs re-gluing to the crown. (small job).The original liner is clearly stamped BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd of Dagenham), size 6 7/8 and clearly dated 1943. All leather to the liner is in excellent supple condition with no brittleness. The helmet has been converted to the later second pattern webbing chinstrap as the earlier stitched leather ones broke in extreme conditions. This was common practice usually showing that the helmet may have also been used after WW2 also. There are no dents to the helmet which still retains its original paint finish
Such items are not just a pleasure to own and display, they also offer a fantastic investment opportunity as these helmets continue to rise in price (rapidly) by the year. As previously mentioned, this is the ‘Classic’ WW2 British Airborne Helmet, worn during all Airborne battles of WW2 and can be seen in many period photographs of Arnhem and Normandy to name a few. The helmet is rated as excellent due to the paint finish and condition of the liner, this is the best one I have had in years.