Info on helmet please -British MkII?
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Re: Info on helmet please -British MkII?
Hi
The helmet is definitely a British Mark II. It is in fact a Mark II No 2B Helmet, which is a mild steel strip version of the Mk II made of a softer metal not suitable for miltary service, but used for Home Front applications. This is identified by the two holes drilled next to the chin strap lug. It seems all complete with the exception of the crown pad which should be attached to the inside top of the liner. I really cant see the chin strap properly, but it looks OK to me.
It is exactly what you thought, a very nice example of a British home front helmet.
Rob
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Re: Info on helmet please -British MkII?
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Robert Ball
Hi
The helmet is definitely a British Mark II. It is in fact a Mark II No 2B Helmet, which is a mild steel strip version of the Mk II made of a softer metal not suitable for miltary service, but used for Home Front applications. This is identified by the two holes drilled next to the chin strap lug. It seems all complete with the exception of the crown pad which should be attached to the inside top of the liner. I really cant see the chin strap properly, but it looks OK to me.
It is exactly what you thought, a very nice example of a British home front helmet.
Rob
Agree with Rob, home front helmet, not for military use.
Regards,
Jerry
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever
its just an opinion.
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Re: Info on helmet please -British MkII?
A nice helmet with an interesting liner, does it say FA 1941. FA have'nt come across that maker before.
Aaron
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Re: Info on helmet please -British MkII?
Thanks for all the info - especially Rob - very precise! Well it's not what the chap at work is after, though I doubt he would know - but that wouldn't be fair and being home-front, I am now inclined to keep it - what service would have been issued with a helmet in this colour?
Aaron - yes it is marked "F A" in two places on the liner.
Thanks again for all your replies - very much appreciated - the knowledge base on here is unbeatable!
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Re: Info on helmet please -British MkII?
Hi Nick,
Being that colour it could have been used by the home guard because as from Jan' 41- July 41 they received 700,000 grade 2 helmets.
If the shell is stamped it might well be under the chin strap lug.
Aaron
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