WW2 British Para Helmet

[Andy Edge]

Good Morning
Would anyone be able to offer an opinion on the originality of the helmet listed below on the photos available
Many thanks in advance

[tinlid]

From the pictures, looks like a nice khaki green one.
Picture of date/maker stamp?

[Composite]

There’s a burned / damaged section of the leather headband.....is that where the date stamp is?

...I can make out BMB....

[Andy Edge]

Thanks for the quick replies, much appreciated. Apparently its marked BMB 1943 7 1/3. I'll get a photo of the stamp and upload shortly. Regards

[Jerry B]

Need a close up of the makers stamp on the liner, but looks good so far.

[Composite]

...just to help you Mr Edge...this is one of the most desirable WW2 Brit Military lids...and sadly, as such, they're reproduced, re-dated, re-painted etc etc...It's amazingly unfortunate how many have suffered accidental (?) damage to the last 2 digits of the date whilst the remainder of headbands are untouched....what are the chances eh? ;-)

Good luck

[Jerry B]

the form of the markings on the liner with BMB above a shield is the wartime version and I am not sure if they made any post war, but if they did the markings are different

[tinlid]

Being khaki green, with the yellow rubber and a large size,plus dated 43, these fetch top money.
With the other stuff that comes with it, you're looking at £2000-£3000+

[Composite]

“other stuff”?

[tinlid]

some denim uniforms and an 1942 smock.