Posted 12 years ago
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A fibre rim HSAT which were only made by BMB & produced in 1942, painted khaki green inside & out.
Very hard to find as all fibre rims are including the HSDR & HSRAC as they were only made for a short period in 42.
That's probably why it's one of my favorites.
Not being well versed on helmets, would you please explain HSAT & BMB as well as HSDR & HSRAC. Be more interesting.
that would be sweet wearing that on my motorcycle
The P-type helmets, those used by the para's, despatch riders & Royal armoured corps made of steel & domed shaped were officially called helmet, steel, Airbourne troops, or Helmet, Steel Despatch Riders or HS Royal Armoured Corps.
A bit like the Mk2 helmets, they were officially also called Helmet, Steel, Mk2 No1.
BMB or Briggs Motor Bodies were one of the major producers of the Mk2 & the P-type helmets during the war, & post war.
Other markings on the Mk2 steel helmets are:
HBH, Harrison Bros. & Howson
JSS , Joseph Sankey & sons
WD, William Dobson & Sons
RO&CO, Rubery Owen & Co
F&L, Fisher & Ludlow
EC&Co, E. Camelinat & Co.
But there are many more, some we know & a lot we don't.
Thanks. I'm almost sorry I asked as I didn't think it was going to be so extensive. I'll file the basics in my memory bank if there are any cells left.