Original Canadian WWII MkII Brodie Steel Helmet with Dual Color Helmet Net and Field Dressing - Dated 1941 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia They made both SHOWATO (machine

They made both SHOWATO (machine made) and GENDAITO (traditional) blades

with much of the original textured brown paint intact

The receiver and bolt definitely show signs of past oxidation and cleaning

The frame caused the center section to bleach slightly and the outer side sections darkened

but we are not sure

Original Canadian WWII MkII Brodie Steel Helmet with Dual Color Helmet Net and Field Dressing - Dated 1941 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia They made both SHOWATO (machineOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a genuine British Mark II steel helmet, which is dated on the shell and chin strap bales with 1941. The stamping on the underside of the shell is somewhat faint, as British Manufactured helmets were often marked before they were stamped, which stretches out the markings. Also there is a bit of rust, but we are fairly certain the marking by one of the bales reads: C. L. C 194134 C. L. C