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Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet

Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet
Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet

Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet

Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney British royal navy officer helmet, shell dated 1940, liner date hard to make out, very original example from deceased estate collection untouched uncleaned, HMS Rodney named inside and some crayon or markings to rear possibly the officer name? HMS Rodney was one of two Nelson -class.

Built for the Royal Navy. Sometimes serving as a flagship. During the early stages of the Second World War. She searched for German commerce raiders.

Participated in the Norwegian Campaign. And escorted convoys in the Atlantic Ocean. Rodney played a major role in the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck. After a brief refit in the United States, she escorted convoys to Malta.

The invasions of Sicily Operation Husky. In June 1944, Rodney provided naval gunfire support.

And continued to do so for several following offensives near the French city of Caen. In poor condition from extremely heavy use and a lack of refits, she was reduced to reserve.


Very rare original ww2 1940 dated HMS Rodney british royal navy officer helmet