Original WWII British MKII Airborne Paratrooper Helmet by BMB with Net and Scrim - Dated 1944 Stocks It was a military body

It was a military body

probably by the Sailor for better ventilation

these were not intended for heavy use

The rear barrel is marked with ranging scales of 300 yards to 600 yards (30/40/50/60)

the railroad bridge at Eller was bombed

Original WWII British MKII Airborne Paratrooper Helmet by BMB with Net and Scrim - Dated 1944 Stocks It was a military bodyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the British WWII MkII Paratrooper helmet, as used by British and Canadian forces. The MK II began to replace the MK I helmet in February of 1944. The MKII was not widely issued until September 1944, although some were used by the 6th Airborne Division during the Normandy Invasion in June, 1944. The MkII helmet saw widespread use when the Division fought at Arnhem during Operation Market