Aussie66

Aussie66 - The shell is an original WW2, Australian manufactured MkII shell with a raw edge. I have purchased a couple of Australian helmet batches from this one dealer; all of these helmets would have been intact and in good condition when stored but poor storage over the decades has wrecked them. The original brass chinstrap lugs are marked Mk III 1942. No steel lot number was found under the flare. When acquired, very little original paint existed. Most of the helmet was affected by surface rust. Most of the helmet was smooth when cleaned back; there are only a few areas of very minor rust pitting. The original liner and chinstrap were present but rotted out. The shell cleaned up quite well with no damage. The top-nut is a brass salvaged original rethreaded for a new bolt. This shell was stripped to bare metal; it was then primed and painted in olive-drab with a coarse textured outer surface. The helmet liner is an imported replica from SOF in Wales. It has a synthetic frame with faux leather lining. It is a 58cm head size. The helmet has been fitted with a superb replacement WW2 spring/webbing type khaki chinstrap with steel fittings. The helmet has been fitted with an original WW2, Australian made, jungle-green, small mesh, hex knit camo net. These nets were purpose made to fit Australian Mk II helmets. 

Price: $275 AUD