Original British WWII Desert Tan Brodie MkII Steel Helmet by Rubery Owen & Co Ltd - Dated 1941 Flags & Signs The ivy leaf came from

The ivy leaf came from the Roman numerals for four (IV) and signified their motto "Steadfast and Loyal"

The later models did not have this cutout

500 more were used to arm tank destroyers

The "flat" P guard has the NSDAP Reichsadler (National Eagle) in the center

Preußen Luftschiffer-Bataillon (Airship/Balloon) Nr

Original British WWII Desert Tan Brodie MkII Steel Helmet by Rubery Owen & Co Ltd - Dated 1941 Flags & Signs The ivy leaf came fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a genuine British manufactured Mark II steel helmet, dated 1941 on the chin strap bales, complete with an original liner and chin strap. It comes with a correct early war "Desert Tan" paint job, as used in the Africa Campaign of the war. There is some wear around the stainless steel rim, but nothing major. The stamping on the underside of the shell reads: R O & CO YL II "RO & CO" is the