BRITISH MILITARY ANTIQUES PRICE GUIDE

BRITISH MILITARY HEADGEAR

The british nation has played a key role in the history of warfare for many years. in such a role it had to develop and improve various types of helmets to help protect theit soldiers while in battle.

Tanks and aircraft were used heavily durign WWII. While these machines were not new, this was the first time that they were heavily used in battle. New headgear had to be created to protect the occupants of the new machines. Tanker and pilot helmets make some of the most interesting types of headgear ever developed.

This page provides a comprehensive look at the headgear from WWI to the present. It provides a means to identify a helmet and determine its value via the use of our miliary antiques price guide.

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WWII BRITISH ARMY AIR DEFENSE HELMET (Example 1) - All metal construction with a high crown design. The visor extends the entire perimeter of the helmet. A series of rivets secures the liner.	WWII BRITISH ARMY AIR DEFENSE HELMET (Example 2) - A very interesting design. High crown point gives this helmet a unique appearance. The liner is secured via the use of a leather string.	WWII BRITISH ARMY ARTILLERY HELMET - This is the standard British helmet with a leather neck flap protection added. Liner structure is secured with a single bolt at crown point.	WWII BRITISH ARMY PARATROOPER JUMP HELMET - Round shape helmet with no visor or neck protection. The liner is riveted in place and is more padded than the standard issue helmet. Complete with camo netting.

WWII BRITISH ARMY M-27 DESERT HELMET - This is the standard British helmet with earth tone colors applied in a pattern to offer camouflage. The liner structure is secured at a single point at the crown.	WWII ROYAL AIR FORCE PILOT SUMMER FLYING HELMET - Of cotton/canvis construction. Kahki in color. The leather straps sewn to back route communication wires. Snaps in front allow for oxygen mask and chin strap connection.	WWII BRITISH ARMY MOTORCYCLE DISPATCHER HELMET - Similar design to the paratrooper helmet but the liner is not as well padded. Rear neck short leather strap and ear flaps provide protection against elements.	WWII BRITISH ARMY PARATROOPER HELMET - domed shape helmet. No visor or rear neck protection. Heavy duty liner with a layer of foam covering the entire perimeter. Multi-canvis straps merging at the crown.

WWII BRITISH ARMY TANKER HELMET - Domed shape construction. Liner structure is secured using a single bolt at crown point. Cross style padding. Leather sweatband adjusted by a shoelace.	WWII BRITISH ARMY SHORT TANKER HELMET - Non metal construction shell with a heavy front rubber bumper design to protect the face when moving about the tank. All leather liner riveted to the sides of the helmet.

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