Helmet, Mk II, British, BMB 1940, Durham Light Infantry, Normandy
Genuine WWII British Mk II helmet, retaining its original liner and early chinstrap.
Liner manufactured by BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies, Dagenham) and dated 1940..
Size 7.
The regimental flash painted on the left side corresponds to the Durham Light Infantry.
The 8th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry landed on June 6, 1944 on Gold Beach as the reserve battalion of the 151st (Durham) Brigade, prior to moving through Ver-sur-Mer, Creully, Bayeux, and towards Caen.
Complete and in good overall condition.
https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/durham-light-infantry
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Complete and in good overall condition.
https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/durham-light-infantry
