Airborne?

[ChannelIsles]

Not sure what this is, although the liner gives me a clue.
1942 - Is it a common item?
Any comments welcome.
Brendan

[lnijherald]

It is paratroopers protective helmet used during training called a bungee helmet. Widely faked and I'm not sure this is an original example.

Luc

[no 1 pts school]

training helmet

hi there .

it is possible its a original ww2 item .

but need some more imput from fello members to clarify .

hope this helps ....

regards no 1 pts .........

[Adrian Stevenson]

100% original.

Cheers, Ade.

[Gary Jucha]

Ones

Ones to watch for are ABF and Co. 1942 .... ink stamped in the crown .... definite copies !

[peter monahan]

Can you tell us how you know, please, Ade?

[Adrian Stevenson]

I have an identical one. I would prefer not to give too much detail here in public. But there are several things about this one which the fakers have not yet picked up upon.

Cheers, Ade.

[happy maca]

Nice piece, i just got off the auction, who was the lucky winner,? Hope it was one of the guys from here

[ChannelIsles]

Nice piece, i just got off the auction, who was the lucky winner,? Hope it was one of the guys from here

I hope you were pushing the price up

Bungee is going to Spain.

Brendan

[happy maca]

Brendan im actually the underbidder but theres no second price, could only hope they change there mind then id be in with a second chance, but thats a million to 1 cheers David

[ChannelIsles]

Brendan im actually the underbidder but theres no second price, could only hope they change there mind then id be in with a second chance, but thats a million to 1 cheers David

David, I'll let you know - you never know you know.
Brendan

[grip3846]

Spain

We have a member from Spain on here that is a collector of Airborne,so it may be off to a good home. Rare piece of Airborne history,well done !*& ?
Regards,Ivan.

[Jack Aubrey]

Bungee protective helmet

Dear friends

I´m the winner for this beauty and it was a lovely surprise to see it listed at WA.... Just looking for pics or info when found.....
I´m really sorry for those who bidded and didn´t win...I hope not bad feelings there outside.
I´m a WWII airborne collector and i couldn´t let it go..... I think that this items are being harder and harder to came this days....

Please, recieve my apologizes....

[Jack Aubrey]

Bungee protective helmet

I´m, I´m, I´m

I´m seem to be stuttering

[grip3846]

Stutter

Hi Jose,
Your finger did not stutter on the £'s key when you were bidding for the bungee,do not apologise for winning such a nice item,the underbidder gave what they were prepared to offer,all is fair in bidding for an item,if you want it put in a bid that you are prepared to pay,not what it is worth on the open market,what it is worth to you! I have not seen a genuine one of these for sale for a long time,but others may disagree,but I think you got it cheaply.
Regards,Ivan.