Original Australian WWII Rimless Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Liner by Commonwealth Steel dated 1942 Japanese Marines although "there was no strategic

although "there was no strategic concept other than Blue was fighting Orange

The phosphate finish on the blade and handle is in excellent condition

The hilt and cross guard are cast and partly machined brass

015 did not return home in the autumn of 1783

Italy joined the Allies in the Great War and some of the production of the Besozzi grenade was transferred to French manufacturers under license so that the Italian manufacturers could dedicate fly supply to their own army

Original Australian WWII Rimless Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Liner by Commonwealth Steel dated 1942 Japanese Marines although "there was no strategicOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a genuine Australian Mark II steel helmet, complete with original liner and chinstrap. The stamping on the underside of the rim is extremely faint and we can make out the C. S. but no legible numbers or date. CS. stands for Commonwealth Steel Company in Australia, who in conjunction with Lysaghts began production in 1939. The chin strap lugs in Australian helmets are where the date was