Original British WWII Brodie MkII "Desert Rat" Steel Helmet by Austin Motor Co. - Dated 1941 U.S. Artwork & Posters New Made Item: Originally manufactured

New Made Item: Originally manufactured over 15 years ago these were designed to accommodate the India Pattern Third Model Brown Bess Muskets

This is fully functional and makes one heck of a noise

infantrymen names and/or serial numbers with plenty of defacement of markings as items were re-issued to other soldiers

none were)

17" inch blade with wood grips

Original British WWII Brodie MkII "Desert Rat" Steel Helmet by Austin Motor Co. - Dated 1941 U.S. Artwork & Posters New Made Item: Originally manufacturedOriginal 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