Why can't I find the production code on this Mk II
Article about: by mk1rceme GSW DP&H helmets have spot welded chinstrap lugs. Your helmet has the rivetted lugs which makes it combat grade. These were used for civil defence purposes as well, but this
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Re: Why can't I find the production code on this Mk II
I'm not really up on Canadian helmets but did'nt the helmets for the Canadian ARP stamped in ink G.S.W D.P.&H.
I'm sure someone here with better knowledge than me will fill you in on the right details.
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Re: Why can't I find the production code on this Mk II
All Canadian lids have stamps in the metal itself, the only inkstamps would be a C broad arrow near the crown of the shell. You would have to remove the liner to see it.
I have heard of missing mfr. stamps, stamps on the outside of the shell, lightly stamped so it is barely noticable, or even stamps that have been completely clipped off during the manufacturing process or just barely peeking out from under the rim edging. Could be possible that it is under the liner somwhere too.
I like helmets like these, they add a little mystery to a collection.
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Re: Why can't I find the production code on this Mk II
G'Day Mark,
I had a look in Roger Lucy's book "Tin Lids"
I might have found a reference to your helmet,in 1942 the DP&H procured helmets from General Steel Wares for A.R.P use,these helmets looked as if they were marked G.S.W. DP&H in paint rather than embossed into the rim.
Maybe the markings in your lid have been erased over the years or over painted ?
Not saying that this is what yours is,but just a possible answer to your mystery
Cheers Mick
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Re: Why can't I find the production code on this Mk II
Thanks Mick my curiosity is starting to get the better of me know I may end up pulling the liner from the old girl yet and having a peak.
Regards Mark K
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Re: Why can't I find the production code on this Mk II
GSW DP&H helmets have spot welded chinstrap lugs. Your helmet has the rivetted lugs which makes it combat grade. These were used for civil defence purposes as well, but this is the easiest way to tell the two apart. There was a batch of 1942 GSW combat shells that did not pass inspection and were used for civil defence. If I remember correctly, the batch code on them was AP.
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Re: Why can't I find the production code on this Mk II
Great bit of info there regarding the chin strap lugs, have you got a picture or two of the welded lugs.
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