We're us m17 shells used for the mk1* upgrade.

**ruddersrangers44** · 05-13-2021, 07:26 PM

Just a quick question I'm fully aware loads of British Mk1's we're retro fitted in 1938 with new liners/chinstrap/Loops etc,for the MK1* but did we have a stock pile of US made M17 shells?only curious as there's one on ebay and the seller is saying it's super rare,i've only seen British shells used in the upgrade so a first for me but hopefully somebody here can clarify this.thanks in advance Jake.

**tinlid** · 05-13-2021, 08:36 PM

I've not come across a Mk1*, from a US shell, yet.
The chin strap lugs and the rivets are types used on British home front private purchase.

**tinlid** · 05-13-2021, 08:43 PM

This one from many years ago, US shell, Brit liner, the strap is a British adjusta strap, often seen on civilian protective helmets. So will fit different lugs.

**ruddersrangers44** · 05-13-2021, 09:44 PM

So that's what's being sold not an Army issued mk1* with ZC M17 maker shell but a private purchase Helmet,either the seller knows this or is convinced of what they are selling as a genuine Army British Helmet.thanks Aaron as always your knowledge on these Helmets is top class.regards Jake.