Unusual WW2 mkII tommy helmet with rolled edge

[battledress]

WW2 British mkII helmet with rolled over edge, the first of this type i have ever seen.Helmet is painted in rough texture paint inside and out, very much like WW1 paint.manufacture marked ?c & c ltd.liner is dated 1941.shell has two small holes punched in rim.unsure if WW1 mkI. OR WW2 manufacture

[canti44]

I believe the holes denote helmets not deemed suitable for front-line combat soldiers and were constructed of a milder steel. These would typically end up in the hands, or on the heads of the Civil Defence forces. Yours may be a Home Guard helmet but I'm sure some of the guys on here with better knowledge will put you right.

Ian.

[GIZMO8Z]

I believe you're correct, Ian. If I remember correctly, the number of holes denotes the amount of abuse the helmet can endure. The less holes, the more heavy duty the helmet is suitable for.

[tinlid]

These helmets are extremely rare to find, I think I've seen 3 in the last 4-5 years & they were in bad condition.
It is as said, one of the grade 2 helmets for use on the home front only, even rarer that it is painted khaki green textured paint for the home guard.
The way the rim is done is called a Dutch bend, the maker of the helmet looks like E. Camelinat & Co Ltd.
Nice helmet

[battledress]

Thank you for info on manufacturer and rarity, I though probably home guard issue with the two holes, first one I have seen.cheers Nathan