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WWII BRITISH ARMY DISPATCHER HELMET -
This is a WWII british motorcycle dispatch helmet. As used by the runners to carry messages. Of Metal construction, oval
shape. The original paint remains on this sample.
This was the first war where motorcycles were used extensively to deliver messages. The look of the helmet
is very classic. This fact makes it a more desirable military antique than other British helmets.
The helmets were not produced in large amounts since there were only issued to the runners.
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Most modern military helmets saw their birth during World War One. The need to address the
multitude of head wounds in the trenches was the foundation for the widespread development
and deployment of helmets.
This section discusses several of the military helmets of the world.
The helmets from various armies came in a variety of designs. There were a large number
of different types developed. In many cases the use of the spilled over into non-military
applications such as police and civil defense. most of the helmets during WWI and WWII were
constructed of a combination of metal and leather.
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The liner is secured to the body of the helmet via the use of rivets. Leather is employed to line the suspension.
An additional leather flap is added to provide additional protection to the neck. Canvis straps are laced
together with a shoe string to provide the height of the helmet.
The author is not aware that this type of headgear is currently being
reproduced.
However, there is no guarantee that it is not. in many cases
it is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this headgear.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other British military helmets, you can do so by
going to our British Military headgear
identification guide. Where we cover multiple pieces.
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