Australian Model 1942 (M42) Paratrooper’s / Airborne Troops Duperite Jump Helmet Model 1942 (M42) Paratrooper’s / Airborne Troops Duperite Jump Helmet With Origi Clothing

WW2 Australian Model 1942 (M42) Paratrooper’s / Airborne Troops Duperite Jump Helmet With Original Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 15801 - 15801

M42 helmets were issued to Australian Paratroopers & Airborne Troops during WW2. The helmets were made of Duperite fibre shock impact-absorbing material. The helmets were similar to the first of the British dispatch rider helmets. This is an original Australian Para’s M42 Duperite jump helmet. This helmet is complete with correct liner, brown leather sweatband and green leather vented ear protection, neck flap & chinstrap with buckle. The shell has its original olive green paint finish and brass ringed holes with original cord for addition of camo netting. The shell has a fine contemporarily repaired crack on the rear left side which is 3” in length but is totally stable, secure & only visible on close inspection. The brown leather sweatband is impressed with size '6 7/8'. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15801

£595.00