WWI MK1 Helmet British / Canadian / or ???

[rozzi]

Hello all,

I bought this MK1 helmet (marked FKS 24) a couple of years ago. I noticed that there appears to be a blue painted "shield" marking under the white paint. I have attached a photo showing what I think it looks like. Also, the interior has a unique gray/silver'ish painted rim over the original green paint. Probably a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone might recognize the possible shield marking and/or have come across a similar painted helmet before? A member of the US Militaria Forum mentioned that it might be from the 3rd Canadian Division immediately after the Armistice, but I haven't been able to confirm any of that.
Thanks!

[MAP]

Rozzi,

Hopefully someone will be around to comment. We have some great British Helmet guys here. If no response. Give it a bump in a day or so.

[MAP]

Just a bump for a new member

[Jerry B]

it is a british made mki, with the 1917 type liner, but why or for what it has been repainted I could not say, nor comment on any US insignia, not something I know anything about.

[aicusv]

repaint is more than likely for use as a Civil Defense helmet during WW2