Extremely Rare British (Airborne) Body Armour - Nice Used Condition

Probably one of the most rare pieces of British Airborne Equipment; the Body Armour.
In April 1942, the Military Research Council approved the Body Armour and became in production. Mainly produced by Briggs Bodies Motors (i.e. BMB also producer off the British Airborne helomets) and Harrison & Bros Howsons. Executed in 1mm thick manganese steel plates for the chest, lower belly and a rear plate partially covering the lower back and kidneys. The plates were covered with felt padding and canvas. Altogether weighting around 1kg.
This equipment was issued to Airborne troops for Operation Overlord, June 1944, further sets were also issued for Operations Market Garden and Varsity, in September 1944 and March 1945. All the Polish troops under the command of Sosabowski allegedly worn these type of Body Armour during the Battle of Arnhem.
This particular body armour is in nice used condition with some minor trace of wear. All parts are named and marked with army number. The makers marks are visible yet very hard to read. A highly attractive and extremely rare piece of British Airborne equipment.

Code: 57761