An original 1940 dated WW2 British Mk II steel helmet displaying a Royal Artillery flash to the exterior. The helmet is complete with its original 1940 dated liner and chin strap.

A solid untouched wartime example.

Shell

The shell is stamped RO & CO, identifying manufacture by Rubery Owen & Co, one of the principal manufacturers of the Mk II helmet during the Second World War. The helmet retains its original sand textured khaki paint finish, showing a consistent finish.

Inside the shell there are faint remnants of what appears to have originally been the owner’s name written in black. Unfortunately the writing has faded with age and is no longer fully legible, though traces of the inscription can still be seen.

Flash

To the exterior of the helmet is a Royal Artillery flash showing the traditional red over blue colours associated with the regiment. The flash also carries the number 14, which likely relates to a battery, regiment, or formation identifier within the Royal Artillery. Numbered flashes such as this were sometimes applied to helmets to assist with identification within larger formations.

The painted flash remains in excellent condition.

Liner

The helmet retains its original liner clearly stamped TTC 2 1940, identifying manufacture by the Teddy Toy Company Ltd. The liner remains complete, but does show age and wear.  Complete with its original web sprung chinstrap.

Overall

The helmet displays very well, and is as an honest wartime example with natural wear consistent with age and service. The helmet retains its correct wartime liner and chinstrap. A good original 1940 dated Mk II helmet displaying a Royal Artillery flash.

Historical Note

The Mk II steel helmet became the standard combat helmet of the British Army from 1939 and remained in widespread service throughout the Second World War. Produced by several British manufacturers, millions were issued to troops serving across Europe, North Africa, and the Far East.

The Royal Artillery played a crucial role during the war, providing field artillery support, anti-aircraft defence, and coastal protection. Formation flashes such as the red over blue Royal Artillery flash were sometimes applied to helmets to assist with identification within larger formations.

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