Original Excellent WWII British 1942 Dated MkI Dispatch Rider Helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. with Eye Shields - Size 7 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The early version of this

The early version of this camouflage design has earned the nickname "gapped" due to the appearance of gaps between some of the shapes in the design not present in the later version

however all fingers are still intact

and the marlin spike swings out but does not lock into place

so it looks to be factory

it is impossible to tell

Original Excellent WWII British 1942 Dated MkI Dispatch Rider Helmet by Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd. with Eye Shields - Size 7 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The early version of thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original WWII British MK I Dispatch Rider helmet, which shows very little evidence of use. We believe it to be unissued, with all wear coming from long storage. The shell has original paint with no major dents or dings that we can see, just some light scuffs. The leather liner and ear flaps are soft and supple and very clean. The leather liner is nicely marked with BMB and dated 1942, and is