Original British WWII Brodie MkII "Desert Rat" Steel Helmet by Austin Motor Co. - Dated 1941 U.S. Artwork & Posters 17" inch blade with wood

17" inch blade with wood grips

The top has a circular disk 3

1940 in the National Guard and was later sent to the Pacific Theatre as a member of the 32nd Infantry Division

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and 327th Glider Infantry

Original British WWII Brodie MkII "Desert Rat" Steel Helmet by Austin Motor Co. - Dated 1941 U.S. Artwork & Posters 17" inch blade with woodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional example of a genuine British Mark II "Desert Rat" steel helmet that is dated 1941 on the shell, and 1941 on the liner. The stamping on the underside of the rim reads: A. M. C II 1941 A. M. C. stands for Austin Motor Company, who produced Brodie helmets during the war in 1941 only. The chin strap clips are dated 1940 and 1941. The paint appears to be in very good condition, though it does look