Historical information
Standard pattern WW2 steel helmet as worn by Australian forces from 1940 until 1950s. Replaced by US Pattern M1 steel helmet.
Significance
Completely original WW2 Australian helmet
Physical description
Australian MkII raw edge steel helmet with MkII linseed oil fabric liner. Webbing chinstrap with steel springs. Moulded rubber crown pad. MkIII chinstrap securing lugs. Exterior painted chocolate brown.
Inscriptions & markings
Lugs dated 1942