A good example of a British MkII steel helmet, as issued during the Second World War. This example features its original wartime khaki paint finish, liner, and camouflage netting.

This original British WWII helmet shell retains most of its factory-applied khaki paint finish, showing honest age-related wear and some surface rust. Around the inside rim, A faint but visible “BMB” mark (Briggs Motor Bodies) is present-BMB being a well known British helmet manufacturer during WWII. Additional markings are visible but hard to decipher (see close up photos for detail).

The interior liner is correctly affixed with its three-point attachment and is clearly dated 1939. The make’s stamp is also visible, and the liner size is marked 6 3/4. One of the five tongues is unfortunately missing, but the original oval crown pad remains intact.

To complete the piece, the helmet includes its original wartime camouflage netting and a canvas chin strap. The netting shows wear consistent with age and service, but still very much adds to the helmet.