WW2 Canadian MK II Liner?
Article about: I bought this helmet not too long ago and I've never seen a Canadian liner like this. I don't dare remove it because the liner is attached to the helmet with a rivet. My main concern is the
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Is the rivet aluminum? Can you show a photo of the outside.
Thanks,
Steve
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Is there a metric size indicated on the reddish fiber arms?
Like 57 or so? Or is there a maker mark?
It looks a bit makeshift.
Cheers,
Emile
Last edited by emileverbunt; 06-14-2022 at 09:16 AM.
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On some British private purchase home front helmets, the cruciform pad is riveted to the liner like this.
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Here is a photo from the top.
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The helmet is marked C.L./C. So I imagine that would mean it is an overseas helmet? From what I understand home defence helmets are undated and marked GSW DPH.
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I wasn't able to find a makers mark. I might be on the other side of the liner but I can't remove it because of the rivet.
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If it is a British HF P/purchase liner, they were often not stamped, just a paper label.
But why is it in a Canadian helmet?
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I'm not sure. Either the liner was put in after the war to let someone's kid play it with or done during the war with whatever materials were lying around as a emergency repair.
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Hi just thought I'd give you an update on this helmet. The collector's Guild (germanmilitaria.com) has a British home defence with the exact same liner. Only the bolt is different. This was probably switched out during the war since something happened to the original liner.
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