British 1st Airborne Division Fibre‑Rim Paratrooper Helmet (1942) – Royal Army Medical Corps - Nice Used Condition

An extremely rare example of a British 1st Airborne Division Fibre‑Rim Paratrooper Helmet. This example retains its original paint and is fitted with a Royal Army Medical Corps Decal. Showing honest service wear consistent with field use making this a highly attractive piece.The liner is fitted with its original sorbo rubber, complete textbook black leather chinstraps. Clearly makers marked BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies), dated 1942 and sized 6 7/8. The Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) decal shows age toning and minor edge wear but remains clearly visible, adding to the patina of this helmet! These helmets would have been worn by medical personnel within airborne units and were limited in number. Would have worn during the battle of Arnhem by members of the 181st and 16th Airlanding Field Ambulance . This helmet has been kept in my private collection in the Netherlands for many years.
A very rare piece of British Airborne headgear that would be very hard to replace or upgrade.

Code: 59300