Original WWII British MKII Airborne Paratrooper Helmet by BMB with Net and Scrim - Dated 1944 Technical Books and the lock plate tail

and the lock plate tail is clearly marked HARPERS / FERRY / 1851

1906 – December 18

but not with full dress

so this example does not appear to have been refinished

Original WWII British MKII Airborne Paratrooper Helmet by BMB with Net and Scrim - Dated 1944 Technical Books and the lock plate tailOriginal 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