British Mk II Paratrooper Helmet

Description:

British Mk II Paratrooper Helmet, c. 1943, green-painted shell with a pair of blue wings and a parachute over "II" on the left side, leather liner, cloth webbing, with rubber padding, marked on the sweatband "BMB/1943" with a "7" in a shield.
Estimate $200-400

In very good condition with some light paint loss from use and light wear on the liner.


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