Dutch MKII British Design Helmet

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Henley & Grange RSL

2023.74: Dutch MKII civil defence helmet
2023.74

Dutch MKII civil defence helmet

Name/Title

Dutch MKII British Design Helmet

Entry/Object ID

2023.74

Description

A Dutch manufactured, British design, MKII helmet with rim, and painted grey. The chin strap, made of green synthetic fabric, is attached to the rings by means of metal attachments similar to those used on the US M1 helmet from the 1950s, and has a quick-release coupling. The trim faithfully reproduces that of the British MK-II. The Dutch makers mark and date of manufacture is impressed under rim. The helmet size is also stencilled on the liner.

Use

Used by the Dutch Civil Defence from 1953-1957.

Category

Personal Effects, Equipment
Military Uniform

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Helmet

Textile Details

Fabric

Leather, Canvas

Color

Black

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Verenigde Blikfabrieken

Date made

1955

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

The Netherlands

Continent

Europe

Label/Inscription/Signature

Rim stamping: VB 5512SL0 Liner size stamp: 56

Location

Building

Henley & Grange RSL Sub-branch

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Acquired From

Unknown