Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Chin Strap - Dated 1944 French Militaria especially members of the 116th

especially members of the 116th Infantry Regiment is some of the very hardest material to find on the collectors market due to the stunning casualties they suffered on D-Day

with belt loops

and MIDDTN / CONN / 1855 on the tail of the lock plate

These badges in Tombac by same maker in worse condition have sold for well over $1000 on other sites

During at least part of this time

Original WWII British MKII Paratrooper Helmet with Net and Chin Strap - Dated 1944 French Militaria especially members of the 116thOriginal 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