Mk1*

[tinlid]

MC would have done a lot of research to get the info, but i don't know where from.
Collectors can calls things whatever they want, but if the War Office calls it an Mk2, then it's an Mk2.
But for me, to keep things simple, an Mk1* is fine.

[SMP]

It is the same with para helmets . The military did not differentiate between the MK1 HSATs. Fibre-rims and non-fibre rims were both the same as far as they were concerned, It is only collectors that feel the need to separate them

[Composite]

Well, on the basis that to the vast majority of non-collectors they’re ALL either “tin ‘ats” or “stinky army stuff” we may be over thinking it all.....

[Jerry B]

Or Brodies or Tommy helmets...

[Jerry B]

Now we are going to get technical, but you are right.
Helmet, Steel, Mk2 = Mk1 helmet body with stainless rim. Mk2 chin strap, Mk2 chin strap lugs, Mk1 lining, and Mk1 lining securing bolt.
The rest will be an Mk1*.
We have just halved our Mk1* collection.

Answers my question to

[SMP]

Just got this lovely MKI* off ebay. The great thing is all the money I paid goes straight to St Wilfred's Hospice care.

[OldSteel]

Very nice! Always pleasant to observe one of these examples, and also so well preserved.

Well done!

[tinlid]

Great condition.

[SMP]

A small but interesting point ( to me anyway)
I noticed that all the first batch of MK1 liners (made in 1937) have size markings on the outside of their liner bands as well as on the cross bands. Not sure other liners have this. Anyone know ?

[tinlid]

Quite often seen on the side, and all over really.
These are Mk2 liners.