Nice genuine WWII British Mk II helmet, complete with original liner and early-production chinstrap.
Shell manufactured by Rubery Owen & Co. Ltd. in Leeds, England and dated 1942. Liner is hallmarked FFL ( Fisher Foils Ltd. ) and dated 1942, too. Size 7 1/2.
The outer surface has been adorned with a white stripe on its circumference, indicating that the present helmet may have seen service with a Beach Group, whereas the front of the shell features a black rectangle sporting red initials 'MP', which stand for Military Police.
Quite good overall condition.
Nice genuine WWII British Mk II helmet, complete with original liner and early-production chinstrap.
Shell manufactured by Austin Motor Company in Cowley, England and dated 1941. Liner was produced by Gimson & Slate in Nottingham, England in 1940. Size 7 1/4.
The outer surface has been adorned with a white stripe on its circumference, indicating that the present helmet must have seen service with a Beach Group, whereas the left side of the shell shows the Royal Corps of Signal flash.
Quite good, worn condition.
Genuine WWII British Corps of Military Police armband, made in dark blue cotton fabric with red felt 'MP' initials. Size is adjustable thanks to three snap fasteners.
Dimensions: 3.5in x 17.1in.
Complete and in very good overall condition.
Interesting genuine WWII British Mk 1 Beacon Signalling Lamp.
Manufactured by The BTH. Co. Limited in Rugby, England and dated 1944. Used as a source for Morse code by the Royalo Navy and U.S. Navy during WW2 beach landings.
Diameter: 7.5in.
Working order is not guaranteed.
Genuine WWII British signal lamp, battery-operated (no battery provided).
Lantern, Electric, Traffic, No. 2 (W.B. 3190).
Complete and in good overall condition.
Comes in its original cardboard box.
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