British Royal Artillery Maltese Garrison MKII Helmet

An extremely rare untouched MKII helmet which as the unique camouflage scheme only worn by members of the Maltese garrison. The shell also has the unit flash of the Royal Artillery. The shell is dated 1939 and has a large letter "C" with a small "S" within its centre. Which identifies the manufacturer as Steel Ceilings LTD. The MK1 liner is also dated 1939, size stamped 7 and maker marked Vero...  read more

Code: 68377

South African MKII Helmet

A nice example of a South African MKII helmet retaining its original desert paint scheme, which has a ruff textured finish. The rear of the visor has three small holes which allowed a cotton neck protector to be attached protecting the wear from sunburn. The MK1 liner is maker marked Jager Rand and dated 1942. Jager Rand only produced liners from 1940 to 1942.  read more

Code: 68376

Royal Artillery MKII Helmet

This is a camouflaged MKII helmet which has a Royal Artillery unit flash under the camouflage paint scheme. The paint scheme could be North Africa or Italy and has a ruff textured finish. The shell is dated 1939, with a 1939 dated liner which is size stamped 7. The liner is maker marked JCS&W.LTD for J.Crompton Sons & Webb, who produced liners from 1938 to 1943. A very nice untouched British ar...  read more

Code: 68375

British MK1* Helmet

This is in fact a World War One era MK1 brodie helmet which was refurbished for the British army in 1938. The shell is in very good condition with a refurbishment date of 1938. The "HBH", was the company which refurbished the shell Harrison Brothers & Howson. The side of the shell has a unknown unit flash. It possibly be Home Guard regional flash. The MK1 liner is size stamped 7 and is also da...  read more

Code: 68374

British Home Defence MKII Helmet

This is a Home Defence issue MKII helmet which is painted black. The helmet shell is dated 1941 and is maker marked RO&CO for Rubery Owens & Co. The shell is in nice untouched condition. The MKII liner is size stamped 7.1/4 and dated 1940 and maker marked TTC for Teddy Toy Company, who produced helmet liners from 1939 to 1942. Home defence helmets had holes punched into the rim which indicate...  read more

Code: 68373

British MKIII Helmet & Camouflage Netting

The MKIII helmet was first developed by the medical research council in 1941 on behalf of the British army. The MKIII was first worn in combat by British and Canadian troops during Operation Overlord the invasion of Northern France ( D-Day ) 6th June 1944. This example is in extremely nice condition retaining all of its original finish and comes with a period camouflage netting. The shell is da...  read more

Code: 68371

British Despatch Riders Helmet

This is a 1944 dated Despatch riders helmet, which is size stamped 7 and maker marked 'BMB' for Briggs Motor Bodies. The helmet is in good condition retaining nearly all of its original finish the leather is still soft and supple and has not suffered with any tares or rips. However the chinstrap is missing its press-stud slider.  read more

Code: 68370

Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Tropical Type C Flying Helmet

This is a 1940 dated tropical issue type C flying helmet worn by the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Air Force Costal Command. This leather cops have a tare
, otherwise the flying helmet is in vey good condition.  read more

Code: 68369

Australian Pliers and Frog

An Australian plier frog with period pliers.  read more

Code: 68367

British Armed Vehicle Rations Box

This is a vehicle rations box which was fitted in all British armoured fighting vehicles. This example is post-war dated 1952 and maker marked 'JES". However it is identical to the pattern used during WW2.  read more

Code: 68365