Original British WWII South African Issue Desert Tan Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Size 7 1/2 Liner - Dated 1943 Russian Flags Hirst was located at Tower

Hirst was located at Tower Hill

The included cruciform socket bayonet is in very good condition

The reverse is unmarked with a working horizontal pin back and catch

Of interest is that this jacket sold on eBay in May 2018 for $3795 (not to us) making this an exceptional deal

This classic mesh flying helmet which has become synonymous with Luftwaffe fighter pilots in WW2

Original British WWII South African Issue Desert Tan Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Size 7 1/2 Liner - Dated 1943 Russian Flags Hirst was located at TowerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a genuine British South African manufactured Mark II steel helmet, complete with an original 1943 dated liner and chin strap. It comes with a correct "Desert Tan" textured camouflage paint job, as used in the Africa Campaign of the war, where Troops from South Africa saw much fighting. There is some wear around the stainless steel rim, but nothing major. We tried to find some maker