Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Scrim Snider Rifle Accessories on 15 May 1954

on 15 May 1954

New Made Item: All aluminum

AIRCRAFT FLOAT LIGHT MK

which is probably a rack number

as is the bolt extractor

Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Scrim Snider Rifle Accessories on 15 May 1954Original 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