Original British WWI Rare “Leather Tanker Helmet of 1916” Complete With Liner and Chinstrap German Holsters the Soviet forces launched a

the Soviet forces launched a major counterattack against Regiment Thule and the division's battalion of assault guns during the Battle of Prokhorovka

In generally great condition the scabbard has small rust pits overall

The badge was worn on the lower left side of the uniform and was oval shaped resembling a wreath of laurel leaves

12 January 1967 – 5 April 1971

This sabot is in good condition with all original markings present

Original British WWI Rare “Leather Tanker Helmet of 1916” Complete With Liner and Chinstrap German Holsters the Soviet forces launched aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Issued to the first British tank crews in 1916 as a personal protection against head injury, the helmet was sometimes mistaken for German headgear when crews abandoned their vehicles in action (with often disastrous consequences for the wearers). Amongst tank crews headdress was often a matter of choice, therefore the standard Brodie pattern steel helmet was regularly worn as was the softer and more comfortable