My Commonwealth Headgear Collections

**Mark K** · 02-09-2014, 02:45 AM

Very nice Taka AG/C manufactured Mk II's are extremely hard to come by

and for the most part were produced for the R.C.A.F I have yet to add one to my collection I took your advice snd added a gas cape with any luck it will be here next week some time .

Regards Mark

**AZPhil** · 02-09-2014, 02:59 AM

I have never seen a anti gas cover.
I knew those more detailed pic's would pay off!!!!

Thanks Taka
Semper Fi
Phil

**SHINDENKAI** · 02-09-2014, 03:07 AM

British Mk. II "Civilian"

This is my first British Mk. II, from Canada.

It has a very smooth light brown paint finish.

Rim Stamps (need advice): Mk I　1941　No. 4

Liner is not dated but only size "7 1/2" stamped on. I wonder if this is a post war CDN liner??

Also with a mint CDN chin strap, a put together piece.

**SHINDENKAI** · 02-09-2014, 03:11 AM

by kozowy1967

Very nice Taka AG/C manufactured Mk II's are extremely hard to come by

and for the most part were produced for the R.C.A.F I have yet to add one to my collection I took your advice snd added a gas cape with any luck it will be here next week some time .

Regards Mark

Thanks for the extra info, Mark.

Great to hear that you've got yourself some Anti-Gas capes!

Cheers!
Taka

**SHINDENKAI** · 02-09-2014, 03:12 AM

by AZPhil

I have never seen a anti gas cover.
I knew those more detailed pic's would pay off!!!!

Thanks Taka
Semper Fi
Phil

You are welcome, Phil.

Glad you like my photos.

There are more to be posted.

Cheers!
Taka

**SHINDENKAI** · 02-09-2014, 03:44 AM

British Mk. II "Combat"

My one and only British Mk. II combat helmet with net and camo scrims.

Very heavily painted in dark green, with a dark brown net.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find the stampings on this helmet.

None the less, it got a very nice character.

Liner stampings: 7　FFL (Fisher & Ludlow Ltd)　Mk 2　1945

**SHINDENKAI** · 02-09-2014, 04:18 AM

CDN Early Tankers' Helmet

Probably my favorite CDN helmet. Got this helmet from an antique store in Canada.

The condition is just beautiful ! I don't think I will find another one like this.

Manufactured by Safety Supply Company, Toronto. There are two C-Broad Arrow stamps - one Inside and one on the chin strap.

Size: 7 1/4

**SHINDENKAI** · 02-09-2014, 06:49 AM

British Mk. III "Turtle Helmet"

My only Mk. III helmet in my collection. Got it from Canada.

At first I was very surprised to see this helmet because of the Mk. III shell and Mk. III liner are together.

So there might be a chance of this being a D-Day Mk. III.

Shell is dark brown with little bit of green on, the net is a two-toned CDN version.

Shell manufacturer and dat not visible.

Liner is manufactured by FFL II. Dated 1943. Size: 7 1/2

Chinstarp is early Mk.III type.