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Para Helmet
SMP replied to leigh kitchen's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Don't feel bad Leigh - that is a great para helmet. MK2 paras with leather straps and original paint (like yours ) now fetch ?600-?700. I think your ?1.50 was money well spent ! Nice helmet ! regards, Steve -
When did you last see one of these....
SMP replied to JimZ's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Hello Jim, I owned one for many years until it was bought by Marcus Cotton, who you may have heard of. I am sorry to say that I believe yours has been painted after the war. The rust bleeding through the camo, and the lack of wear to the paint on the rim tell me the camouflage is not original to that helmet. Genuine Malta camos are, as you say, very rare. Perhaps others care to comment. Regards, Steve