British MkII Paratrooper Helmet – BMB 1944

Original WWII British MkII paratrooper helmet. After the prototype P-type helmet, three models of British paratrooper helmets were introduced. First came the fibre rim helmet, followed by the so-called MkI from 1943, which featured a steel rim fitted to the edge of the shell instead of the earlier fibre composition band. This was succeeded by the MkII (sometimes referred to as the MkIII), fitted with a webbing chinstrap. The MkII helmets were only produced in 1943 and 1944. This helmet was produced by BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd) and is a 1944 dated example. The helmet is a desirable size 7⅜. The shell retains its original factory-applied first paint finish and shows normal traces of wear. The helmet retains its original chinstrap and remains in good condition. The liner bolt and retaining nuts remain untouched, exactly as they should be. Note: The aluminium inner ring bears two red factory inspection stamps. These are factory material stamps and should not be mistaken for a name or service number marking.

British MkII Airborne helmets in untouched condition are getting hard to find.