British MKII What does this Ink stamp inside the shell mean?

[Jimir]

Hi
Looking at a MKII at the moment, it has this ink stamp on the inside of the shell, anybody recognise it?
Thanks
Chris

[rbminis]

You might be able to find it in this thread.
Commonwealth MkII Helmet & Liner Manufacturers
Ralph.

[Jimir]

Thanks Ralph
Had a look, no luck , the helmet also has the Ro&Co manufactures mark stamped into the brim.

[Tinhat]

It might be a Dutch stamp, but I can't find anything to back that theory up. Do you have photos of the whole helmet.

[Jimir]

Here’s some more pictures of the helmet concerned.

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[Jimir]

[Jimir]

[tinlid]

WW2 helmet, refurbished post war, liners are normally dated late 40's to mid 50's .

[Jimir]

Thanks Tinlid
Great help, found another example with a similar mark on the internet, Apparently the 54 on the stamp In the picture below indicates the year it was refurbished, any idea who they were reissued to?

[AZPhil]

So is that "55" in the stamp of the OP's helmet indicate the year of refurb??

Semper Fi
Phil