Interesting 1941 dated C.L./C.

[Mark K]

This 1941 dated C.L./C. just came up for sale in the market this morning and an interesting Mk II it is I have a few 41 dated examples in my collection but found the camo over paint quite striking so I thought she would be worth a punt as I really like the wear and patina I am curious if the over paint is as striking as shown in the sellers images or if the camera flash and lighting has changed the color somewhat time will tell .
It reportedly was a basement find from a home in Halifax and as seen in the images looks likes she has been laying around for some time can't wait to get her in hand for a better look will post up some better pics upon it's arrival .
Jeez I forgot to ask about the liner size but the steel lot batch number is 39 so not one I have in my collection yet thanks for looking all comments are most welcome.

Regards Mark

[Mark K]

No intrest in Canadian Mk II's thought perhaps that the color of the over paint might raise an eyebrow or two

Regards Mark

[meyle77]

I have seen similar color shell in a flea market also by clc

[Mark K]

Thanx George first one I have seen for sale in the market place painted this particular shade of green.

Regards Mark

[meyle77]

Hey, if you want I can grab when I am there next time - it was $30 and I can send it to you.

[Mark K]

Thanks George always intrested in Canadian helmets especially the ones that do not conform with war time and or post war regulations I will PM you my email next time you are there take a couple picks and shoot them off to me first I always have my phone in my pocket so will see them right away.

Regards Mark

[Jerry B]

Did you buy it Mark? If you did it will be interesting to see your pics of it.

[Mark K]

Thanks Jerry I just opened my wallet and paid the man it should be an intresting Mk II better pics are of course in order.
I have read referance to some Canadian Mk II's that were field over painted a grass green but have never seen a color image in any reference book to substantiate the claim.

Regards Mark

[Mark K]

The Mk II arrived in the post yesterday and it has seen a little bit of field use and is scratched up banged and scuffed and is sporting a 41 dated VMC liner in a size of 6 1/2.
I thought I would post up a few more pics the paint is quite a vibrant green and IMO looks to have been on there for eons of course there is know way to tell when it was done but I like it for a WW II period field applied .

Regards Mark