British WW2 Helmet #2. Is it Paratroopers?

[paddyrat]

Hi Forum.
I am not a collector of WW2, I really only collect Weaponry.
This Helmet was bought into my friends shop last week along with the other Helmet Ive just posted.
So the question is, is it a Paratroopers or Motorcyclists?
Ive read various other posts and I think it is a Paratroopers, however would value some feedback.
I will also add pictures if required.
Many thanks in anticipation.

[tinlid]

Yes looks like a nice G&S made para helmet, dated 1943. How much does he want for it?
Aaron

[paddyrat]

Hes asked me to clarify exactly what it was and so as of yet he hasnt told me a price.
I am looking for a 18th century Scottish Basket Hilt Sword if anyone has one!!

[Battery Command Post]

Hes asked me to clarify exactly what it was and so as of yet he hasnt told me a price.
I am looking for a 18th century Scottish Basket Hilt Sword if anyone has one!!

Are you going to tell him? I would say it was a post-war motorcyclists hemet, pay him $50, grab the helmet and RUN LIKE HELL

Rob

[paddyrat]

I will tell him, the shop does provide me with the odd Sword coming through its door so I wont be trying to rip him off.

[davejb]

Well said Paddy, Im somewhat surprised by Robs comments, in his words "Bad form", i daresay you and your friend will be able to strike a reasonable deal on this very nice Para lid without any underhanded dealings especially when dealing with a friend

[Battery Command Post]

Well said Paddy, Im somewhat surprised by Robs comments, in his words "Bad form", i daresay you and your friend will be able to strike a reasonable deal on this very nice Para lid without any underhanded dealings especially when dealing with a friend

Someone lost his rattle in the crib somewhere I think. Sorry about that, I promise I won't make any more jokes, I don't want to get banned for having a sense of humour.

Rob

[NCA]

That is one nice para lid with leather chinstraps.I think these show up alot less than the ones with webbing chinstraps.
I can only dream of the day someone brings one of these to me for sale!

Value?£500?£600?more?......

[davejb]

I love a sense of humour Rob, i m one of the guys who try to make light out of everything, but normally if i make a comment like that i would follow it with a LOL, it can be construed as a serious remark as our member did and replied, plus i dont have a rattle ive got a hanging mobile and the batteries have run down
cheers Dave

[tinlid]

That is one nice para lid with leather chinstraps.I think these show up alot less than the ones with webbing chinstraps.
I can only dream of the day someone brings one of these to me for sale!

Value?£500?£600?more?......

I wish I could buy one at that price, a G&S would probably go for £1200- £1500 if not a bit more. Rob, that's exactly what I would have said & like you with a twinkle in your eyes.