WWII BRITISH ARMY MK-2 DESERT HELMET -
This is a British WWII MK-2 style helmet. The color configuration shown here is the type employed by
the troops deployed in the deserts of North Africa.
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Most modern military helmets saw their birth during World War One. The need to address the
multitude of head wounds in the trenches was the foundation for the widespread development
and deployment of helmets.
This section discusses several of the military helmets of the world.
The helmets from various armies came in a variety of designs. There were a large number
of different types developed. In many cases the use of the spilled over into non-military
applications such as police and civil defense. most of the helmets during WWI and WWII were
constructed of a combination of metal and leather.
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The liner is attached to the helmet by using a ring which is riveted to specific points. A rubberized
cloth is wrapped around the canvis straps that form the suspension system. A canvis chin strap is
attached to "D" rings welded to the body of the helmet.
Many of these helmets have been destroyed over the years. They are becoming harder to find, therefore elevating
the interest from military collectors to obtain them.
The author is not aware that this type of headgear is currently being
reproduced.
However, there is no guarantee that it is not. in many cases
it is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this headgear.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other British military helmets, you can do so by
going to our British Military headgear
identification guide. Where we cover multiple pieces.
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