As already mentioned, I think Aussie used MKI* are so uncommon, I certainly could not answer that question as to what was standard for them.
Do you know how is it done on early UK MKI* when they reuse the WWI chinstraps and lugs and only change the liners?
This one of Aaron's is one of those I assume, done early with the original lugs and strap and only the liner changed.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
I think Aaron's helmet represents a private modification, perhaps by a WW1 veteran for use in WW2. The MKII liner rules out an early conversion IMO. Maybe Aaron would like to comment ?
We know so little about UK MKI*s, and even less about Australian ones. It could be that there is no such thing as a factory modified Australian MKI* . I was hoping one of our Australian members would know more.
If these Mk1 helmets were refitted at unit level to become an Mk1*, then there could easily be slight differences.
All down to their own interpretation, and monies available,materials and also time, whence September 1939 came.
Here's another with just the liner replaced, an Mk1 liner dated 1937.
One of at least five or six Mk1's done in this way that I have seen.
There is nothing i can find or anyone ive ever met who knows much about Australian MK1* at all. When i was a kid, the old blokes (WW1 guys) would just say that their equipment was reused at the start of WW2, but never go into detail. Its something that needs a real study. What makes this so rare is that it can be attributed to Australia, as we only had British helmets, you can never normally say 100 percent it was an Australian used one, that is why im so excited..Ive got photos of 4 WW1 Australia helmets now, but the only historical mention was in late 1917 when permission was sort and given for the painting of markers on the front and back of helmets to distinguish them in battle, but not battalion marked, so theres about 3 mysteries going on with this one helmet. Its the only MK1 * Aussie i know of.
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