Helmet, Mk III, British

Nice genuine WWII British Mk III helmet, complete with original liner and chinstrap. No markings visible apart from some illegible ink stamp on the webbing chinstrap.

Produced from 1943 onwards, the Mk III, offering a better enveloping shape than the Mk II, retains its predecessor's liner. It was not used in actual combat conditions before June 6, 1944: on D-Day, the 'Turtle' helmet was worn by British and Canadian units involved in the first wave of the amphibious landings.

The present helmet is complete and in quite good, worn condition.