Mk III FFL 194?

[Shadwellarmy]

Hi Friends,

I've just picked this one up. My first MKIII so hope its a good one.

The liner markings are almost not readable, but in sunlight its possible to see FFL 194? (looks like 3 or 5) the size is not readable.

Unfortunately I cant find any stamps on the shell.













Opinions are welcome.

Cheers, Mads

[James C]

mads that turtle helmet looks very nice especially with the shell dressing ,i could be wrong but i believe the net is post war ,nice though all the same

[GIZMO8Z]

The net looks very similar to those seen on US M1 helmets during the war.

[tinlid]

If you have a picture of the rim join I could tell you what maker the shell is, & where the date/maker name will be.
The net looks ok to me, could be WW2 or post war depending on the size of the net.
Is it original paint on the outside?

[Shadwellarmy]

Thanks for the comments.

Aaron, I took a photo of the rim join, about the paint Im not sure, took a photo of the outside of the shell as well.







The net is rather large, I've got an almost identical already, so hope they are british wwII.

Cheers, Mads

[tinlid]

Hi Mads, Looking at the rim join I would say it's an RO&Co or F&L made shell, the date/maker name will be horizontal to the rim, & could be anywhere. The BMB made shells were stamped vertical to the rim & the impression is often seen on the outside, the paint looks ok to me. The net also looks ok, if it's a size 18"x 18" it could be WW2 or post war as there is no way to tell them apart.
The first picture show a BMB made welded rim with just visible the stamp,the other 2 are RO&C0 with horizontal stamp to the rim.
Aaron

[Shadwellarmy]

I've found the makers mark, its definetely RO&Co followed by an "F" and then what looks like "44" but Im not 100% on the year as its very vague.

Just measured the net, its 18"x18"

Thanks for the help Aaron.

Cheers, Mads