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1945 - The Rhine Crossings
in the Wesel Area

British MKI Paratrooper Helmet

The first type of British paratrooper helmet, the MK I, with fiber impact protection on the rim. It bears a triangular, solid-colored symbol in red. The wearer's name – "SMART" – is penciled on the leather lining of the helmet. Found in the vicinity of Landing Zone A.

(Olaf Prinz Collection/Liberation Tower)