MkII Helmet , named and with desert finish

[Battery Command Post]

Thanks for the info. I meant if the liner was refurbished, how you could identify the shell itself from a distance, the rim being uneven is helpful bit of info.

Cheers,
Nitram

There's no easy answer. I can usually spot one, but I'm not 100% sure I could quantify it as to why. They just look different. I think this might be a case of what Friedrich-Berthold always says about his 'foetid woollens' - you just have to study pictures or real examples of the various Brodie shells, and just develop 'an eye' for them.

Rob

[Nitram]

Always boils down to experience...

Nitram

[aghsmac1]

Hoping i can help your dispute, compare it with mine MkII Helmet.
Found in Crete, marked 1940, dessert color (i suppose). Color is the same inside and outside of the helmet.
Regards, aghs

[VolksJager]

Well it never even entered my mind it was a MKI* conversion lid. I coupe of weeks ago I would have had a MKIII to sit it up against for comparison but not now. We're the hits in the war registry front line units or support only?

Cheers
Jason

[aussie mick]

The Victorian, COUTTS, GEORGE RICHARD-V390173,post at discharge was (VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS 9 BATTALION )
The New South Welshman,COUTTS, GORDON RICHARD - NX59974,post at discharge was,(2/19 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL TRANSPORT COMPANY )
Hope this helps
Mick

[Jerry B]

Missed this one when it was posted, a very interesting MKI*, looks really good.

[soldatidiplastica]

For my taste this is a beauty Jason, it is so appealing to me it calls me in my sleep :-))
Really nice one
PaoloZ