what period is this para helmet?
 

hi all
firstly is this a para helmet?
if so, is there a way of determining the nationality and date?
these are the only pics i have
what do they sell for?
cheers
bc

Despatch Rider helmet rather than Para, a "papier mache" composition one?
Definitely a military rather than civilian one?

BC,

Believe this is a WW2 era British Army Despatch Riders helmet judging by the liner.

Simon.

The "pulp", composition helmet and the metal Despatch Rider lids.

I think the pulp helmet has been reused by Belgian forces.

Apologies Leigh, hadn't seen your original reply.

Simon.

wow, thanks guys
never thought of despatch rider.
and whoed have thought it was a "papier mache" composition one
all makes sense now
thanks again for the quick replies
bc

Used to have one in the early 70's for driving a Cross Country 'Eager Beaver' Fork Lift Truck until it was replaced by a Premer Motorcycle Helmet. Used to also wear WWII Tank Overalls!

What period is this para helmet?
 

Members of the Forum,
Apologies for my redundancy, as I believe this article was previously provided for the information of the Forum. A few years back I compiled the following article for the readers of my blog page. Given the post's question, thought it might be helpful to reintroduce it; https://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2015/...e-helmets.html . Hopefully this may be of some assistance.
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