Original Australian WWII Rimless Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Liner Dated 1942 U.S. Uniforms and is marked on the

and is marked on the rear with caliber 450 and shortened serial number 981

The bayonet blade bears serial number 855 / a

These are similar to the German M35

The Allies completed the defeat of the Axis armies in North Africa in May 1943

Original Australian WWII Rimless Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Liner Dated 1942 U.S. Uniforms and is marked on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a genuine Australian Mark II steel helmet, complete with original liner and chinstrap. Its clearly marked on both chinstrap bales MkII 1942. The chin strap bales in Australian helmets are where the date was located. This example is dated 1942 on both MkIII marked chin strap lugs. The paint appears to be in very good condition, and is the original sand textured Australian Army Khaki Green