Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Scrim Snider Rifle Accessories This is one of the

This is one of the rarest items we've had in a great while

as is the bolt extractor

which is probably a rack number

this magnificent example is ready to display

surpassed only by the Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket

Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Scrim Snider Rifle Accessories This is one of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the British WWII MkII Paratrooper helmet, as used by British and Canadian forces The MK II began to replace the MK I helmet in February of 1944. The MKII was not widely issued until September 1944, although some were used by the 6th Airborne Division during the Normandy Invasion in June, 1944. The MkII helmet saw widespread use when the Division fought at Arnhem during Operation Market