WW2 Canadian MK II Liner?

[Slendydrumplay]

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 buffers on the outside of the liner and the red beams that keep everything together. Do you think this liner is from WW2? Thanks!

[Tinhat]

Is the rivet aluminum? Can you show a photo of the outside.

Thanks,
Steve

[emileverbunt]

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

[tinlid]

On some British private purchase home front helmets, the cruciform pad is riveted to the liner like this.

[Slendydrumplay]

Here is a photo from the top.

[Slendydrumplay]

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.

[Slendydrumplay]

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.

[tinlid]

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?

[Slendydrumplay]

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.

[Slendydrumplay]

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.