British Despatch Riders Helmet
A 1944 dated despatch riders helmet which is size stamped 7 and has the maker code 'BMB" for Briggs Motor Bodies. The helmet has a been period overpaint olive drab green with visible brush strokes. It also retains traces of a yellow band which i suspect is a unit identification marking possibly Royal Corps of Signals The leather flaps are still soft and supple .
Code: 69209