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LOT 1098
British WWII 'Tommy's' Helmet
1939-1945 A.D.
12 1/4 in. (1.14 kg, 31 wide).
Standard issue steel helmet with leather liner and fabric chin-strap, finished green. [No Reserve]
Provenance
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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