Original WWII U.S. Navy M1917A1 Kelly Helmet made from Canadian Brodie Shell dated 1942 Snider Rifles & Bayonets The percussion cap will then

The percussion cap will then ignite the delay pellet

immortalised in the 1960s’ film ‘Zulu’

After V-E Day the group transported liberated prisoners from Germany to France

The helmets are offered in very good condition and come complete with steel shell

The knobkierie was common through out Southern and Eastern Africa

Original WWII U.S. Navy M1917A1 Kelly Helmet made from Canadian Brodie Shell dated 1942 Snider Rifles & Bayonets The percussion cap will thenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting WWII U. S. Navy issued M1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet, painted blue on the exterior. Unlike most we see, this was not made using a U. S. Shell, but using a WWII Production Canadian made shell. The helmet is complete with the original liner, chin strap and the small leather skull pad that is often missing from these helmets. The stamping on the underside of the rim reads: C. L. C. 1942 77 This