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Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet
Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet

Original WW2 1944 Dated D-Day Camouflaged British Combat Turtle Shell Helmet

$ 58.07

Availability: 17 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Condition: In fair condition showing usage & age wear. Inside padding & liner are in very poor shape with wear and tear. Please read full description and see all the photos before you bid.

    Description

    A note to all Ebay buyers:
    Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
    Please note that delivery to the U.K. may be delayed due to the Royal Mail strike.
    You are bidding on an original vintage item from WW2:
    British MKIII Steel Helmet
    Often referred to as the "Turtle Shell" helmet.
    This is a genuine item as originally manufactured and supplied to the theatre of WW2 in 1944.
    Introduced in 1944, the MKIII was first conceived in 1941 but war demands made production of a new helmet impossible. The MKIII was mainly used by Canadian troops at first and made its debut in combat during the D-Day landings. Only some 500,000 MKIII helmets were produced before the helmet was upgraded to the MKIV.
    The helmet features a single screw and nut that hold in the liner from the dome of the helmet. It also features higher D-rings for the chinstrap (unlike the lower D-ring in the MKIV). This is noticeable from the outside of the helmet.
    The following is stamped on the black suspension supports (very worn and hard to read- please see the photos):
    7, FFL, II, 1944.
    It has a camouflaged color shade of dark and bright green colors. Comes complete with the original chinstrap.
    Condition:
    The helmet is in fair / semi-good condition, showing age & usage.
    Outside
    :
    The steel shell is still intact and solid.
    Oxidation & rust specks on 40% of the original green paint but they are not deep and could easily be polished and repainted. No major dents.
    Inside
    : padding & liner are in very poor shape
    with wear and tear; the chinstrap is intact and still operational but with tears.
    Some rust on the inside but nothing major.
    These flaws only add to its character and are expected in a vintage piece.
    This would be a great item for actual use at reenactments or living history events and will
    complete your
    WW2 field gear collection.
    No reserve.
    I don't consider myself an expert on all my findings, but I do try my best to describe them the best I can. That's why I ask that you ask questions first before bidding if you aren't sure
    about this item! I will be happy to send any additional photo’s.
    Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
    Winning bidder agrees to pay shipping cost. Shipment will be via Registered Airmail.
    Shipment fee: to the
    USA: $
    38
    .
    50
    , to
    Canada
    :
    38
    .50
    , to the U.K. & Europe: $
    32
    .50
    ,  and in
    Israel
    $
    8
    .50
    (Registered post or pick-up).
    I normally use
    Registered
    Airmail
    with limited internet tracking for items valued up to 0.  If the customer prefers a courier-based shipping service such as Priority air mail (
    Express Mail Service with full internet tracking)
    and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.
    In the case of lost or damaged items, Registered Airmail covers compensation for the item value & postage costs up to 0 maximum.  Higher levels of compensation are included only in the
    EMS
    services.
    It takes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is getting slower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delays because of extra security checks at the post office.
    I have earned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describing items for sale as accurately as possible.  If any buyer finds that this is not the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for shipping charges).
    Good Luck and thanks for bidding!