British MK IV Turtle Helmet
Article about: Picked this up last night. My first British helmet. Stampings on it are really light so was hoping you all could shed a little light on it. Looks like it spent the last 50 years in a bard. b
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The mkiv helmet was introduced in the late months of WW2, they were used i believe until the 70s, when replaced by the mkv (effectively the same helmet but a different liner and chinstrap) they did not size stamp the helmets they were a standard size and the liners would be a specific size to the wearer. The 67 may possibly be a date or lot number, BMB is Briggs Motor Bodies, the chinstrap looks to be ww2 pattern although khaki ones were used post war, the paint look to be a dark brown which would match ww2 as post war they were usually black. I would not have a problem with adding it to my WW2 collection.
Harry
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Harry,
Thanks. Excellent information. The paint color matches what I've read as well.
So on the shelf it goes....instead in the "post war" closet...now just to find the space...
Regards,
Michael
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It has a good chance of being 45 dated, I bet the date is around there somewhere, probably to the right or under the BMB. Try & have another look in bright light.
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tinlid
It has a good chance of being 45 dated, I bet the date is around there somewhere, probably to the right or under the BMB. Try & have another look in bright light.
Thanks
After cleaning and a little wipe down from a sponge I still couldn't see anything but will check again when I return.
"Please", Thank You" and proper manners appreciated
My greatest fear is that one day I will die and my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them
"Don't tell me these are investments if you never intend to sell anything" (Quote: Wife)
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