Mk2 helmet

[centigas]

Hello,

Picked this up today, its in pretty good condition and doesnt seem to have been messed with.

The stamps on the shell read BMB 1 and N79 1941. The liner is dated 1940, but I cant find a makers stamp.

I have a couple of questions for you clever lot though. What does the N79 mean? And am I right thinking this is a civil defence helmet- because of the colour?

Thanks very much.

[ruddersrangers44]

Very nice mk2 indeed,the makers mark is under the padded cross obscured from sight,great pick up and in top condition too,well done.........

[tinlid]

Nice home front helmet, N79 will be the steel batch number.

[centigas]

Thanks Tinlid that solves that then!

Thanks very much.

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi, a nice home front helmet in good order, and as Aaron has said, the N79 will be the steel batch number, much like the number/letter combinations you find on German helmets. EXAMPLE: ckl66(maker and size) 2055 (steel batch number). Leon.

[Steelhead10]

As said a very nice good condition home front Mk2

[centigas]

Thanks for the replies gents. Much appreciated as always.