British Helmet Net Needed

[IvanPutski]

Does anyone have an example of this type of net available for sale? If so please advise via PM. Thanks.

[IvanPutski]

Or does anyone know where I might find one?

[tinlid]

There are 2 nets that look like yours, east german or a ww2 new zealand net. Do you know what country it comes from?
Aaron

[IvanPutski]

I am assuming that it is WW2 New Zealand. These nets were used by the Poles in N. Africa and Italy (see attached photos of WW2 Polish forces) and as I collect Polish exile helmets of WW2 it would be nice to have a couple of these. Thanks to anyone for any help you can provide.

[toutfou]

Hello,

What is the insignia paint on this helmet ?

regards

seb

[IvanPutski]

Don't know; sorry. It is from a British regiment. I only know about Polish Exile helmets, but I am sure that other forum members will be able to identify it.

[tinlid]

Have just spoken to someone who knows a lot about WW2 helmets & nets, & he said it was an South African net. Whether they issued the New zealanders these nets while in the desert & then they passed them onto the Poles, or whether the SA's gave them to the Poles I don't know.
Aaron

[Poromies]

You can find british nets for helmets from Varusteleka , just click the british flag on the top right to change the site to english language.

[IvanPutski]

Have just spoken to someone who knows a lot about WW2 helmets & nets, & he said it was an South African net. Whether they issued the New zealanders these nets while in the desert & then they passed them onto the Poles, or whether the SA's gave them to the Poles I don't know.
Aaron

OK thanks -- that makes sense, as some of the Poles also were issued with South African Tommy Helmets.

[IvanPutski]

You can find british nets for helmets from Varusteleka , just click the british flag on the top right to change the site to english language.

Thanks .. Great site.