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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  Militaria
• Sale Date:
  22 May 2016 ~ 2pm
• Lot #:
  76
• Lot Description:
  A WWII British Paratroop Helmet, dated 1943
  A very good original example of a British manufactured Paratrooper ‘Helmet, Steel, Airborne Troops Mk.II’ manufactured by Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB) Ltd in 1943 and is of the exact type issed to british and Comonwealth forces during operation Market Garden. The helmet is still fitted with its original helmet liner and chinstrap and is almost certainly one of those issued to British Airborne Troops during World War 2 The leather sweatband is stamped with the manufacturer’s initials, date and size shield. The liner is fixed by three screws, all of which are original. This helmet and liner have not been restored, repainted or refurbished and are completely original as is the camouflaged netting cover.
• Estimate:
  A$1,000 - 1,300
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Militaria & Weapons

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