Name/Title
1940 - WW2 era Mark II (MKII) British Brodie Africain / Italian campaign helmet - with original rubber liner and canvas chinstrap. - unnamed and attributedDescription
1940 - WW2 era Mark II (MKII) British Brodie Africain / Italian campaign helmet - with original rubber liner and canvas chinstrap. - unnamed and attributed. Due to the poor condition, paint-over, and rust (oxidation), the makers mark is obscure. This helmet is a MKII type B with the non-magnetic rim and British made 'WD' War Department liner. Used by British, Commonwealth, and Canadian soldiers during the African and Italian campaigns from 1940-1943.
This points to a British Brodie due to the rubber lining, type of paint on the helmet shell which was a mixture of sand and paint to reduce reflectivity.
For comparison, South African soldiers wore a similar MK II Brodie, however several differences of South African examples include:
1. liner buffers made of felt rather than the more normal British rubber-like material,
2. Three holes in the rear brim for the attachment of a neck curtain for protection from the sun.
3. The liner was marked with the size, a maker's name, the WD arrow and the date.
4. The top screw is of the small brass type, used by the South African army.Created By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
August 13, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
December 29, 2025
