Original WWII British MKI HSAT Airborne Paratrooper Helmet by G&S with Net - Dated 1943 Japanese Field Gear The reverse side of the

The reverse side of the fob is a red button that has the initials C

History of these weapons is discussed in some detail on pages 112 to 115 in the book GUNS OF THE GURKHAS by John Walter

The bore on the carbine is in very good condition

the squadron flew in support of the 1st Marine Division during their occupation of Northern China from 1945 - 1947

Bad Tölz is a city in the very south of Bavaria

Original WWII British MKI HSAT Airborne Paratrooper Helmet by G&S with Net - Dated 1943 Japanese Field Gear The reverse side of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the British WWII MkI Paratrooper helmet, as used by British and Canadian forces. The next step in the evolution of the British paratrooper helmet came in 1942. This helmet featured a similar shell design, but with a thick vulcanized fiber band rim that clearly distinguishes it from the German model, along with a four point chinstrap system and a band of sorbo rubber for padding. These early