British Mk III colour question

[excdrac]

Dear All,

I would like to ask you about my Mk III helemt colour. Is it postwar or original?
(Unfortunately there is not any markings in the shell, the liner has a CCL 11 1941 marking.)
Thank you for your answer in advance!

George

[tinlid]

Looks to be original dark brown, is it the same colour inside?

[excdrac]

Yes, same colour, same texture. Is it normal that there is not any markings in the shell?

[tinlid]

They are probably there, just hard to see due to the textured paint. if there was a picture of the inside, especially the rim join, I could tell you who made the helmet and where to look.

[excdrac]

Thank you very much! I will post a picture about it, but I need at least one day. (I am not at home)

[excdrac]

I made the pictures.

[tinlid]

As there are no spot welds, I'm going for an BMB made Mk3. Which means the date/maker name will be at the rear, vertical to the rim, looking on the outside you can normally see a raised area where it was stamped on the inside. But if it's an RO&Co or F&L made Mk3, the date/maker name will be horizontal to the rim inside.

[excdrac]

I tried to find the markings (using a small torch), but I am not able.... It was not just a quick look. When I could not find in the rear part, I searched it all around.... Nothing. From outside there is not any rised area... (Just a small hitmark near tu the top. )

[Jerry B]

I wonder if an old stock liner was used or has it been swapped since the war, as obviously no MKIII's were made in 41.


I have never been able to find any markings on the shell of the MKIII I own.

[excdrac]

Oh, I missed it. It is 1944. I am sorry. I try to edit it..... (I am to able..... )