British Airborne Body armour.
WW2 British Body Armour issued to the 1st Airborne Division during the battle for Arnhem.
There are two metal plates for the front and back and a third plate to protect the groin area all covered in canvas these are an exact replica.
The British Army issued Medical Research Council body armor worn by Airborne troops part of 1st Airborne Div at Arhnem.
Information about the British Body Armour.
In 1944, as a result of growing indifference on the part of military theatres and army commanders, the initial order of some 79,000 body armour suits only were issued, 65,000 to the RAF and 15,000 to the Army in all theatres, the majority going to the 21st Army Group where the major portion was issued to the 1st Airborne Div.
WW2 British Body Armour issued to the 1st Airborne Division during the battle for Arnhem.
There are two metal plates for the front and back and a third plate to protect the groin area all covered in canvas these are an exact replica.
The British Army issued Medical Research Council body armor worn by Airborne troops part of 1st Airborne Div at Arhnem.
Information about the British Body Armour.
In 1944, as a result of growing indifference on the part of military theatres and army commanders, the initial order of some 79,000 body armour suits only were issued, 65,000 to the RAF and 15,000 to the Army in all theatres, the majority going to the 21st Army Group where the major portion was issued to the 1st Airborne Div.
| Weight (g) | 2300.00 |
|---|---|
| Restricted Product? | No |
| Affiliation | British |
| Service | Army |
