Historical information
While slouch hats were common, the destructive power of modern warfare made steel helmets essential.
Australia produced its own versions, copies of the British Mark II (Brodie helmet) initially, then the deeper-bowled Mark III ("turtle" helmet) by 1944 for better side protection. Worn alongside the slouch hat, especially in Europe and later in the Pacific, for active combat protection.
Physical description
Khaki in colour steel metal hat with dark brown leather and plastic coated canvas inserts, with pale khaki cloth chin strap
Inscriptions & markings
W. Hill has been scratched into the underside brim
