Post-War, British Issue, Mk IV, Helmet Shell, 1953.

Was £35 now £30

A nice example of a British Mk IV helmet shell, manufactured in 1953 by ROC. Having its original black factory finish paint to inner surface and textured matt green paint to outer surface.
After WW2 the Mk IV replaced the Mk III, which it closely resembled. The differences were that the rivets attaching the chinstrap to the helmet were placed much lower down on the shell and the use of a "lift-the-dot" fastener for the liner. These modifications allowed the Mk IV to be utilised for carrying water.
The Mark III helmet was designed to provide better protection for the side of the head than its predecessor. It was a deeper helmet with a smaller brim and provided 38% more protection than the Mark II, particularly at the sides (total area of head protection was increased by 12%, horizontal protection was increased by 15% and from items falling from overhead by 11%). The Mark III helmet was issued primarily to assault troops for the Normandy invasion in June 1944, and a large number of helmets from British stocks were issued to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in addition to British units. Small numbers also went to the 2nd and 4th Canadian Divisions. All Mark III helmets in Canadian stores were returned to the UK shortly after the end of World War II.

Note:
This item does not have the liner or chin strap and is for the shell only.

Code: 461