modified British WW I helmet?

[koyli]

Hello Members,

This helmet is in my collection for 1 year, and I know little about it.
It looks like a modified MkI helmet but has no rim around the visor. The shell has a rough sandy texture and a MK II liner. The chinstrap is a two piece chinstrap with springs and the chinstrap lugs are marked MK III.
the inside of the shell bears 2 markings in ink (7 and FW broad arrow) and a number stamped in the visor.
Is there someone who can tell me more about this helmet ( nationality, WW II are post war use, explanation on the markings ect..)

Steven

[stray_dog]

Hi Steven!

I think that what you have is an Australian lid. "Mk II" liner and chinstrap, absence of a rim and the "Mk III" designation, without it being a "turtle" helmet indicate this. The "7" mark is a size mark. I don't know what F.W. stands for, probably a maker's mark. I 'm sure that some other members here will give you a more learned opinion!

Cheers, Giorgos

[pickled frog]

Confirmed

Helmet is definately Australian WWII. Number usualy has the letter CS (Commonwealth Steel) in front of it. Arrow and letters is an inspection mark. Size 7. Nice lid. Roy