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Old 22-06-21, 07:27 AM
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Default 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?
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Old 22-06-21, 07:30 AM
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Despatch Rider helmet rather than Para, a "papier mache" composition one?
Definitely a military rather than civilian one?
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Old 22-06-21, 07:32 AM
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BC,

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

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Old 22-06-21, 07:44 AM
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The "pulp", composition helmet and the metal Despatch Rider lids.

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

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Old 22-06-21, 08:20 AM
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Despatch Rider helmet rather than Para, a "papier mache" composition one?
Definitely a military rather than civilian one?
Apologies Leigh, hadn't seen your original reply.

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Old 22-06-21, 08:30 AM
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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
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Old 22-06-21, 11:35 AM
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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!
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Old 22-06-21, 04:56 PM
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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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