Original British WWI Rare “Leather Tanker Helmet of 1916” Complete With Liner and Chinstrap German Holsters 12 January 1967 – 5

12 January 1967 – 5 April 1971

In generally great condition the scabbard has small rust pits overall

Professor Dieffenbach

Approximate Measurements:Jacket:Collar to shoulder: 9”Shoulder to sleeve: 23”Shoulder to shoulder: 15”Chest width: 18”Waist width: 18”Hip width: 24”Front length: 31"Pants:

This sabot is in good condition with all original markings present

Original British WWI Rare “Leather Tanker Helmet of 1916” Complete With Liner and Chinstrap German Holsters 12 January 1967 – 5Original Item: Only One Available. Issued to the first British tank crews in 1916 as a personal protection against head injury, the helmet was sometimes mistaken for German headgear when crews abandoned their vehicles in action (with often disastrous consequences for the wearers). Amongst tank crews headdress was often a matter of choice, therefore the standard Brodie pattern steel helmet was regularly worn as was the softer and more comfortable