British Army Mk II

**Mark K** · 08-13-2016, 02:10 PM

British Army Mk II with a green textured finish which has obliterated the date stamp and manufactures mark the only hint I have to the production date are the chinstrap lugs which are Mk III's and dated to 1940...
I have been unable to find a manufactures mark on the liner but have not removed it as of yet for an in hand inspection...

Regards Mark

**tinlid** · 08-13-2016, 08:21 PM

Hi Mark, as a general rule, textured paint on the inside was from sometime in 1941. Liner might well be around that date.

**FALLSCHIRMJAGER** · 08-13-2016, 11:34 PM

You've been on a buying spree Mark! Another lovely helmet with character. Leon.

**reneblacky** · 08-14-2016, 04:40 AM

Geeze Mark again another nice helmet!

**Jerry B** · 08-14-2016, 08:45 AM

Is that a hint of net ghosting I can see. Another fine mkii Mark.

**ruddersrangers44** · 08-14-2016, 09:48 AM

Another great lid Mark,the net is fantastic.........

**SMP** · 08-14-2016, 10:03 AM

Hi Mark,

Is it a purpose built helmet net, or a piece of cut down camo netting ?

Thanks

Steve

**Mark K** · 08-14-2016, 01:45 PM

by tinlid

Hi Mark, as a general rule, textured paint on the inside was from sometime in 1941. Liner might well be around that date.

Many thanx Jake and Rene and I appreciate the information on the helmet Aaron on the norm I will pull the liner around a little to look for any marks and or date codes but this one is rather on the fragile side I thought it best to leave it be..
Steve I am of the opinion that this is a piece of cut down camo netting as there is no finished edge to the section of cloth and yes Jerry there is a bit of a ghost image from a net imprinted on the helmet body...
I have picked up quite a few helmets as of late Leon but I have had this helmet in my collection for some time now but like many of my helmets I have never posted it in a thread on its own and will add them to my thread in the collection section of the forum ...

Regards Mark