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British MKIII Turtle Helmet 1953 w/liner & Strap

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:10.00 - 1,000.00 USD
British MKIII Turtle Helmet 1953 w/liner & Strap
British Mk III (Turtle) steel helmet from 1953. With original leather lining and straps. Marked on the inside "ROG U 1953 MA". The Mk III helmet was a steel military combat helmet first developed by the Medical Research Council for the British Army in 1941. First worn in combat by British and Canadian troops on D-Day, it was used for the remainder of World War II along with the Brodie helmet. Because of its vague resemblance to a tortoise shell, it is sometimes referred to as the "turtle helmet" by collectors. Please refer to pictures to make your own determination of authenticity..we are not war helmet experts.