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WWII BRITISH PARATROOPER HELMET

This is the type of helmet worn during the North African campaign. The helmet is basically identical to a regular M-17 model but the paint is a mixture of OD and tan colors. In addition, these type of configuration is often seen with sand texture to the paint.

The liner consists of a black, rubberized material. Complete with a crown pad and a cotton chin strap.

The following is a correction submitted by one of our visitors :

"I am certain that is not a genuine British mk2 para helmet, it is a British
Armored corps helmet converted to a para helmet. Now this could either be a
'fake' or, a longer shot, it could have been one of the conversions done postwar
by the Canadian military. We'd need to investigate more thoroughly for a
definite on that, but the shell is most certainly a British Armored troops mk2."

The chinstrap is made of canvis. A leather cup is secured towards the center of the strap as a means to secure the helmet more tightly to the soldier's head. This is very helpful when facing the forces of wind caused by jumping from the aircraft.

The ends of every strap are capped with a crimped metal tip. This avoid fraying and makes it easier to thread the end through a buckle. The following photo illustrates how the helmet looks when it is completly secured.

The suspension system consists of a multi-layer set of materials. An aluminum band is riveted to the body of the helmet and secures the whole structure. A thick layer of foam follows. Ideal for absorbing shock produced by hitting the helmet against a surface. This is very similar to the design employed by the German paratroopers.

All the straps of the suspension are made of khaki colored canvis.

The top of the suspension system is looped together with a shoe string. A rubber crown is added to further protect the head from hitting the metal body of the helmet.

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Value (2007)	$350.00
Availability (2007)	Rare

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