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1952 Mark IV "Turtle" Helmet

Article about: Hi, Recent flea market find - 1952 marked (liner) Mark IV "Turtle" helmet. Any feedback is appreciated - thanks !

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    Hi,

    Recent flea market find - 1952 marked (liner) Mark IV "Turtle" helmet.

    Any feedback is appreciated - thanks !
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    1952 Mark IV "Turtle" Helmet   1952 Mark IV "Turtle" Helmet  

    1952 Mark IV "Turtle" Helmet  

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    By the looks of the rim join it is made by BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies)

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    Hi George all looks good from were I am sitting here one of the Mk IV's in my collection as well has the same matt black finish the only concern I have is the possible absence of a few buffers around the liner .

    Regards Mark
    Last edited by Mark K; 10-12-2014 at 03:28 PM.

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    I don't think any rubber buffers were on the crown strips on sizes 7 1/2 - 8.

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    I read somewhere that the black lids were for police (military?) use in Germany!...

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    Thanks guys !

    Liner size is 6 1/2 and it is made by FFL - Lift the Dot type.

    As to shell markings - I can't see any - the paint coat is pretty thick.

    Here are more photos of the liner and it looks like all the tabs are present.
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    1952 Mark IV "Turtle" Helmet  

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    Thanks George I could not see them in your first set of pics.

    Regards Mark

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    Thanks - I know the original liner photo wasn't too great.
    Btw - GTA area flea markets tend to have more Bulgarian helmets than anything else :-)

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    Here's some pics of what looks to be black Mk4's, although some might be the light & reflection making them look black.
    All from Ireland apart from the soldiers lying down which is in Berlin.
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    1952 Mark IV "Turtle" Helmet  

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    Thanks ! Now i need to find a nice net and on display it goes :-)

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