British flash

**yast** · 06-12-2021, 04:55 PM

Hi here,

I am trying to find out what this flash is. Does anyone know which speciality it is ?
The helmet is flashed front to the 43rd infantry division.

Many thanks

**BlackCat1982** · 06-12-2021, 05:10 PM

I think green and yellow is for reconnaissance.

**yast** · 06-12-2021, 05:44 PM

Yes that makes sense the 43rd division is a reconnaissance regiment.
Many thanks !

**SMP** · 06-12-2021, 06:45 PM

Looks really nice. Any chance of some more photos ?

**yast** · 06-12-2021, 09:14 PM

Yes, it's a nice one. It was found in a farm in Bavent - Calvados.
Here are some more pictures.

**SMP** · 06-12-2021, 09:29 PM

Wow, that's nice !

**yast** · 06-12-2021, 09:57 PM

Yes I was very happy to get this one.
And glad to finally know what this flash is.

**tinlid** · 06-13-2021, 04:06 PM

Either flash is quite rare, both even more so.
Not sure the net and hessian are original to the helmet though.

**Watchdog** · 06-13-2021, 04:12 PM

The "Dragon-like" flash is the Wessex Wyvern a symbol of several counties in the south west of England was still used by 43 Inf (Wessex Bde) a reserve formation until disbanded in 2014. It was the cap badge of the Wessex Regiment (a reserve unit) until 1995.

Regards

Mark

**yast** · 06-14-2021, 08:14 AM

When looking further, I found the battle order of the 43rd infantry division:
https://www.dday-overlord.com/en/bat...antry-division

It had indeed a reconnaissance regiment, the 43rd regiment - which confused me with the 43rd division: 43rd Reconnaissance Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. I'll see if I can find more.

Regarding the helmet cover it was found with the helmet. And I don't think it was messed up by some kids.