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WW2 Dispatch Rider Helmet found at Car Boot Today

Article about: I picked this up at the local car boot today I believe its a WW2 Dispatch Riders Helmet. Dated 1944 unsure what the initials BMB stand for .

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    fantastic find,this is what we all here are hoping for,that little bit of luck,being in the right place at the right time,all the best dave.

  2. #22

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    Well done a very nice helmet indeed, I love stories like this.
    That happened to me as well, buying something that turned out to be something much better. I must admit I was well chuffed as you will be.
    A great find for you!
    Regards
    Rod

  3. #23

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    To quote from The Life of Brian, Ooh, you lucky B*****d!

  4. #24

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    Unbelievable!

    You are one lucky b*****d!

    It looks very nice, like its never been used.

  5. #25

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    Hello all,
    I've recently purchased this relic helmet shell as a despatch riders, then had second thoughts and catalogued it as a para helmet. When I found this thread I thought one of you may be able to make my mind up for me !
    Happy new collecting,
    navyman.
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  6. #26

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    Sorry, I forgot to mention it seems to have a bullet hole and another smaller hole, also has small brass rivets about 1/2" above the rim. It's fairly fragile and has some small cracks running upwards from the rim, which is plain.
    Cheers,
    navyman.

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    Had a very similar story mate lol! I also payed 12$ for my helmet and its worth up too 400$ experimental crash helmet liner! Congratz on the awesome find!
    Ryan

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    Despatch riders helmet, 4 rivets holding the liner in place. From 1942 -45, but also made into the late 40's & 50's.

  9. #29

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    well there still bargins out there. well done great find bit of bad news that it wasent the helmet you thought it was but.

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    Quote by tinlid View Post
    Despatch riders helmet, 4 rivets holding the liner in place. From 1942 -45, but also made into the late 40's & 50's.
    Thanks for your reply tinlid.
    Yes, there are four rivets in the relic one of which has a fragment of metal liner. The attached picture shows this on the inside of the shell with the fragment. I doubt if it's possible to date this helmet but any tips would be gratefully received?
    Cheers,
    Guy.
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