WW2 British Armoured Crews Helmet , 5th Inniskillen Dragoon Guards Helmet

A scarce armoured crew crash helmet with painted insignia of the 5th Inniskillen Dragoon Guards .
Overpainted in khaki green the red , yellow & green colours of the 5/DG are handpainted to the side with a name on the front 'MARGE' which most likely refers to his tank or even girlfriend ! It is also of note that the mans serial number falls within the number allocation of the Royal Armoured Corps .
Made from a cloth covered 'pulp ' construction similar to the early Despatch Riders helmet these were issued prior to the introduction of the steel helmet for armoured crews . A frontal crash pad protects the forehead area whilst the inside has a leather drawstring lining .

The 5th Dragoon Guards were in England until late July 1944 but landed in Normandy & fought with the 7th Armoured Division at Mont Pincon , Lisieux then Belgium & on into Germany.

Code: 12013