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**FOUND TOGETHER**WW2 1943 ‘Arnhem’ British All Steel 2nd Pattern Paratroopers Jump Helmet By BMB With Liner, Leather Chin Strap, Camo Net & WW2 British Parachute Regiment Red Beret With Kings Crown Para Wings Cap Badge. Sn 20951 - 20951
This is an excellent original WW2 1943 dated 2nd Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet and WW2 British Parachute Regiment Red Beret found together. The 2nd pattern helmets were manufactured during 1942 and 1943 and mainly worn by Paras who saw action in Italy, Normandy, Arnhem & Germany (see page 92 of For King & Country By Glenn). 2nd Pattern helmets featured a manganese steel shell and leather chin strap. This helmet has the correct 2nd Pattern features and retains most of its original olive green finish. It has no dents. It is complete with liner & leather chin strap with chin cup. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1943' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '7 1/8'. The helmet is fitted with original Camo net. The Red Beret is in very good condition with all material clean. The beret has a few small old stable moth holes but is completely intact. It is mounted with original correct metal KC Para Regiment badge. There are no maker or date marks on the beret or badge. The beret is approx. UK size 7. As with all of our stock these items are guaranteed 100% original. The price for this WW2 dated Paratrooper’s jump helmet and red beret includes UK delivery. Sn 20951
£2,450.00

WW1 1918 U.S Army Model 1917 Trench Combat Helmet (British Brodie) By F.MHS Co With Oil Cloth Sweat Band & Correct Riveted Chin Strap Bales Fitted With Original Leather Chin Strap. HE 345 - HE 345
The Brodie helmet is a steel combat helmet designed and patented in London in 1915 by John Leopold Brodie. A modified form of it became the Helmet, Steel, Mark I in Britain and the M1917 Helmet in the U.S. American troops were issued with M1917 helmets to deploy in France late in 1917. The United States government initially purchased some 400,000 helmets from Britain. From January 1918 the U.S. Army began to use helmets manufactured in the U.S. and these helmets were designated M1917. This is an excellent, original, WW1 U.S. Army M1917 combat helmet. It has its original textured olive paint in excellent condition. It has its correct small rivet at the crown and chinstrap bales attached with rivets rather than split pins found on British Brodie helmets. It is fitted with its original black oil cloth liner ink stamped with maker and date detail ‘F.MHS Co Oct 1918’ and has ‘8 above OSH’ mark (F.MHS Co is a known maker mark found on M1917 helmets). It also has its original paper instruction label at the crown (illustrated) next to impressed size ‘7 1/8’ on the leather crown strap. The rim is stamped ‘ZA 244’ (ZA is a known Lot/ Batch number found on M1917 shells). It has its original brown leather chinstrap with buckle. The price includes UK delivery. HE 345
£375.00

Original 1973 Dated Mitchell Pattern Reversible Vietnam M1 Helmet Camouflage Cover. HE 343. - HE 343
The US M1 Vietnam helmet was used by American troops during the Vietnam War. Recognisable thanks to its typical Mitchell reversible helmet cover of the conflict, the US Vietnam helmet was an essential element of the US Army uniform between 1959 and 1975. This original Mitchell patter Vietnam M1 helmet cover is stamped inside as it should be; ‘Cover Helmet Camouflage-DSA100-73-F-U289-8415-261-6833 LOT 02 MPLS. SOC. F/T BLIND INC’. In very good condition only showing minor service wear patina *hole to the crown of the cover-see images*. (Cover only-The M1 helmet used for illustration purposes is for sale on our site ‘HE 344) The price includes UK delivery. HE 343. (Soft Headwear Box)
£125.00

Original 1973 Dated Mitchell Pattern Reversible Vietnam M1 Helmet Camouflage Cover. HE 342. - HE 342
The US M1 Vietnam helmet was used by American troops during the Vietnam War. Recognisable thanks to its typical Mitchell reversible helmet cover of the conflict, the US Vietnam helmet was an essential element of the US Army uniform between 1959 and 1975. This original Mitchell patter Vietnam M1 helmet cover is stamped inside as it should be; ‘Cover Helmet Camouflage-DSA100-73-F-U289-8415-261-6833 LOT 05 MPLS. SOC. F/T BLIND INC’. In very good condition only showing minor service wear patina. (Cover only-The M1 helmet used for illustration purposes is for sale on our site ‘HE 344) The price includes UK delivery. HE 342. (Soft Headwear Box)
£125.00

WW1 & WW2 French Artillery M15 Adrian Combat Helmet With 'RF' (République Française) Infantry Helmet Badge & Liner. HE 840 - HE 840
The M15 Adrian helmet (French: Casque Adrian) was a combat helmet issued to the French Army during World War 1. It was the first standard helmet of the French Army and was designed when millions of French troops were engaged in trench warfare. This is an excellent original WW1 M15 French Adrian Combat Helmet complete with its original sweatband liner. The helmet has original chin strap bales & leather chin strap & is fitted with its original Infantry 'RF' (République Française) helmet badge featuring an ignited grenade and crossed cannons. The helmet has no dents and it has much of its original blue/ grey paint finish which has even patina & just scuffs consistent with age and service use. It is approx UK size 7. The price for this WW1 Adrian includes UK delivery. HE 840
£245.00

WWI era K.R.R.C (Kings Royal Rifle Corps) Officers ‘Pith/Tropical’ Helmet and Tin. 20678. - 20678
The pith helmet, also known as the safari helmet, salacot, sola topee, sun helmet, topee, and topi is a lightweight cloth-covered helmet made of sholapith. The pith helmet originates from the Spanish military adaptation of the native salakot headgear of the Philippines. It was often worn by European travellers and explorers, in the varying climates found in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the tropics, but was also used in many other contexts. It was routinely issued to European military personnel serving overseas in hot climates from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. This ‘Pith’ helmet is covered with khaki cloth with a khaki pugree, dark green inside with a manufacturers label ‘Hobson & Sons (London Ltd) (Hobsons began their uniform business close to Woolwich Barracks, South London, England. Clothing and Regimental Regalia were made for all members of the armed forces using traditional tailoring and handcraft techniques. Hobsons business grew to such an extent that by 1860 five shops were open in and around the Woolwich area. Their expertise and reputation for quality was rapidly established among customers, particularly the locally based Royal Artillery)’ with vent *missing chin strap and internal sweatband (see page 109 item 194 of ‘Military Headress’ by Colonel Robert . H. Rankin. For similar). To the front of the helmet is the K.R.R.C helmet badge (the King's Royal Rifle Corps was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army that was originally raised in British North America as the Royal American Regiment during the phase of the Seven Years' War in North America known in the United States as 'The French and Indian War’. Subsequently, numbered the 60th Regiment of Foot, the regiment served for more than 200 years throughout the British Empire. The helmet is accompanied by its original travel tin. The hinge, handle and clasp are in good working order *the vent to the top is showing signs of service wear but is not damaged. The tin has a nice aged patina. The helmet is a size ‘7’ *see images. The price includes UK delivery. 20678. (Bottom shelf near Tin hats)
£295.00

Original, WW2 1943 Dated British 3rd Pattern 'D-Day' Camouflaged Paratroopers Jump Helmet By BMB With Camo Netting, Liner & Webbing Chin Strap. Sn 20714 - 20714
This is an excellent, original, complete, WW2 1943 dated 3rd Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet. 3rd pattern Jump Helmets were manufactured from 1943 and featured a manganese steel shell with webbing liner & leather chin cup. This pattern of helmet 1st saw action on June 6th 1944 for the Normandy Invasion (see page 93 of For King & Country By Glenn). This helmet has no denting and is complete with correct liner & chinstrap. It has most of its original rough texture green and brown Camo paint. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1943' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '7’. The helmet is fitted with its original Camo netting. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this excellent complete WW2 Para jump helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 20714
£1,895.00

**SOLD**20/12**Original WW2 1943 ‘Arnhem’ British All Steel 2nd Pattern Paratroopers Jump Helmet By BMB With Liner, Leather Chin Strap & Original Camouflage Netting. Sn 20713 - 20713
This is an excellent original WW2 1943 dated 2nd Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet. This pattern of helmet were manufactured during 1942 and 1943 and mainly worn by Paras who saw action in Italy, Normandy, Arnhem & Germany (see page 92 of For King & Country By Glenn). 2nd Pattern helmets featured a manganese steel shell and leather chin strap. This helmet has the correct 2nd Pattern features and retains its original olive green finish. It has no dents. It is complete with liner & leather chin strap with chin cup. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1943' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '6 3/4'. The helmet is fitted with original camo netting. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this WW2 dated Paratrooper’s jump helmet in excellent condition includes UK delivery. Sn 20713
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (08/12) **VERY RARE**Original, WW2 1942 British 1st Pattern Paratroopers Jump Helmet With Fibre / Rubber Rim By BMB With Liner & Leather Chin Strap. Sn 20712 - 20712
This is an excellent, complete, original & very rare WW2 1942 dated 1st Pattern British Paratroopers Jump Helmet (See page 92 of For King & Country By Glenn). We have only ever had 3 of these helmets in 40 years of trading. 1st Pattern helmets featured a manganese steel shell with fibre/ rubber rim. They were only manufactured during 1942 but were worn throughout WW2. This helmet has no denting and is complete with correct fibre/ rubber rim, liner & black leather chin strap with chin cup. The helmet has its original green paint. The leather sweatband is date stamped '1942' together with manufacturer's mark 'BMB' and size '7 3/8'. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price for this very rare 1st Pattern Airborne jump helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 20712
£0.00

EXTREMELY RARE, 1 Of ONLY 1000 MADE, NAPOLEONIC ERA 1802-1813 French ‘Garde De Paris’ Cuirassier Cavalry Officer’s Helmet With Red Feather & Red Horse Hair Plumes, Black Horse Hair Mane, Liner & Leather Backed Link Chin Strap. Sn 15167. - 15167
The Garde De Paris (Guard of Paris) was established on 4th October 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. It distinguished itself in battles of historical significance, including Danzig and Friedland in 1807, Alcolea in 1808 and Burgos in 1812. In 1813 it was dissolved following the attempted coup of General Malet and replaced by the Imperial Gendarmerie of Paris and then, under the Restoration, the Royal Guard of Paris and the Royal Mounted Police of Paris. This is an excellent original French ‘Garde De Paris’ Cuirassier Cavalry Officer’s Helmet. Only approx. 1000 helmets to the ‘Garde De Paris’ were made. The helmet has a nickel plated brass skull, brass rim, ear to ear brass sun-ray band Imperial Eagle to the centre above banner ‘Garde De Paris’. It has leather backed scales chin strap and ornate brass ear bosses. It has a superb head combe finial, neck guard and original removable red feather and red horse hair plumes with correct ornate bosses. It also has its original plaited black horse hair falling mane. The brass has original gilt finish. The exterior of the helmet has no dents. The helmet is complete with leather liner which has just the service wear to be expected. It is approx. UK size 7. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15167.
£2,750.00
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