Unknown Helmet

[WINGS]

I need help identifying this helmet. It appears to be a British MkI or MkII, however there is no liner and no means to attatch one ( No hole in the top). There was a foam rubber pad in the centre and what seems to be a foam head band.
The centre pad has almost dissapeared (liquified).
Then there is the strap mounts , a single rivet hole and also four further rivet holes. On closer inspection they both appear to have been used at some time.
The shell has a very light covering of grey, probably a primer.
Any ideas folks?
Mahy Thanks
Steve

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...T/HELMET04.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...T/HELMET03.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...T/HELMET02.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...T/HELMET01.jpg

[mietek]

British, production for the civil defence during ww2, lower quality steel, not for use by army (indicated by 4 holes drilled), Likely magnetic (could you check it).
Interesting and less common version of the liner, common was MKI*/MKII liner.

[WhiteFeather]

Yes, it's a Mark II no 2 D used by the civil defense during WW2...

B, C, D civil defense helmets were painted in light grey, A version was painted in black...

The four holes are there in order to dicern easily a combat helmet to a defense helmet.

More informations at bottom of this page : http://world-war-helmets.com/fiches/...ais-Mark-2.php

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[WINGS]

Many thanks for the replies. Yes it is magnetic.
And from the info it must be a MkII no2 D. anybod have any pics of the origional liner / interior.How often do these types turn up.
Many thanks
Steve

[WhiteFeather]

Yes, here !
http://www.nbcd.org.uk/arp/equipment/helmets.asp

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