1941 Austin Motor Company MII Desert helmet

[Afrikakorpsrat64]

I just picked up this WW2 Desert paint Mark II this week. Couldn't be Happier! Been looking for some time for one. It's a AMC made 1941 dated. Austin Motor company only made these for one year (1941)! 

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

Very nice and much of the finish left as well,nice bit mate .

[Bil4338]

An absolutely beautiful desert painted lid.think the chinstraps a replacement but could've been done anytime, doesn't detract though.

[Afrikakorpsrat64]

1 hour ago, Bil4338 said:

An absolutely beautiful desert painted lid.think the chinstraps a replacement but could've been done anytime, doesn't detract though.

Yes I was gonna wait an replace the strap with a more correct one before posting but couldn't wait.lol

[DAK D]

Hi @Afrikakorpsrat64,

That's a fantastic example

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[DAK D]

6 hours ago, Bil4338 said:

An absolutely beautiful desert painted lid.think the chinstraps a replacement but could've been done anytime, doesn't detract though.

Hi @Bil4338,

Well spotted the chinstrap is indeed a replacement

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[Afrikakorpsrat64]

@Ham & Jam, @Bil4338, @DAK D, thank you all, now can some one lead me to a good strap?

[DAK D]

Hi @Afrikakorpsrat64,

Contact this chap and ask him.....

http://www.ww2britishhelmets.co.uk/home

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[Bil4338]

I've got this one, original unissued for sale, pm if interested...

[Mark K]

 @Afrikakorpsrat64 a very nice example of an ever increasingly hard to source desert over-painted Mk II and with out a doubt a top shelf lid on any helmet collectors shelf.

Regards Mark

[Afrikakorpsrat64]

Thank you @Mark K! That means a lot as I have seen some of your collection!

[Afrikakorpsrat64]

Hi  @Norrie, Here is my Desert MK II.

[Afrikakorpsrat64]

Here are some Updated photos of the Austin Motor company MK II desert helmet with the original strap attached. Looks much much better.