Wanted: ww2 british despatch riders helmet

[Chris Collins]

I have a shell i've been intending to convert to an airborne helmet, it was in poor shape, though a soak in a 10% solution of molassess soon cleaned it up. the steel wasn't great back then either as it has cracks in it from when it was formed. No I'm not that interested in parting with it. sorry.

Keep an eye out they show up now and then, but yes i wouldn't put a lot of faith in their protective benefits.

Cheers

Chris

[Paul Dutton]

Yeah, they crop up on ebay, in military hats and helmets. One there complete, nice for bout £50!

[Neil Ashley]

Lots of small sizes are constantly on e-bay but a 7 1/2 one would be rare and usually a lot more than £50.00

[Jack Innes]

This is not terribly original but it will fool some. In any case there is some degree of modern protection in spite of the fact that, I am told, painting the helmet contravenes some regulation.

[Sterling Ball]

hi jack, what make is that helmet? where did you get it?

cheers
sterling

[Jack Innes]

Sterling, the helmet had the brand "Riderware" on it & the label inside indicates that it was made in Taiwan. I bought it new in the box at a motorcycle swap meet several years ago. It came with a snap on visor. I wish I could be of more help finding one. If you search eBay under "motorcycle half helmet" you will see many similar units.

Jack