Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Chin Strap - Dated 1944 French Militaria Broad Arrow and Inspector's marks

Broad Arrow and Inspector's marks

Has a sheet metal trigger guard

with belt loops

Wrapping of the body should be secured to prevent movement of the bottle

Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Chin Strap - Dated 1944 French Militaria Broad Arrow and Inspector's marksOriginal 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