British Motor Cyclist's helmets of WWII

**Adrian Stevenson** · 12-19-2017, 10:22 PM

Hi Ade, no, looks post war, but I have not removed it to find a date.

Cheers, Ade.

**Composite** · 12-19-2017, 10:51 PM

'Just gets better! It should sell well.......

Thank you.

**JohnF** · 12-20-2017, 01:21 AM

thanks for posting Ade, sure looks nice

**Ethan** · 09-12-2018, 09:54 PM

Looks real nice!

**gbalke** · 06-15-2019, 04:23 PM

Thought I would revive this thread seeing as I just purchased my first British DR helmet. It's a 1945 dated BMB helmet, and from what the seller states, appears to be unissued. I'll be able to better determine its condition once I have it in hand. The photos are those taken by the seller. I will post additional photos once I have received the helmet. This is going to be a fine addition to my small but growing collection of Commonwealth military headgear.

**Chopperman** · 06-15-2019, 05:08 PM

When I first saw the title of this thread, I got a little excited. but sadly it was
about ww2 helmets.

But seriously---
Very interesting thread and great examples of wartime helmets

**gbalke** · 06-21-2019, 03:32 PM

Quick question for the group. Dispatch helmets used by the RAF, or RCAF for that matter, would they have been painted in the typical blue/grey color?

**Composite** · 06-21-2019, 04:28 PM

the fact is I dont know BUT I don't think I've seen a "military" (navy, RAF, Army) one that wasn't green/khaki....I've seen a lot with paint jobs (badges, lettering, bands etc)......but they're not my area of focus...someone will know.....