MkII Helmet , named and with desert finish

Here is another lid I never actually posted up here. Had it for about 10 years now. Its a nice MkII tommy helmet, that started life in its normal rough finish green and then has been overpainted in a desert tan. The finish is fantastic and I have no doubt of its originality. It comes complete with liner and chinstrap. The liner is in a good state, not to dry but no markings I can see. Chinstrap fasteners are marked ‘II 1940′ .Chinstrap is still there, though the springs are getting tired on one side. Its named to an G.R.Coutts. Not sure if he served with the Brits or the Aussies. From memory the small research I did, 2 hits came up in the Aussie war registry, but its as far as I went.

On the fence weather to move this one on, as I have had it a long time and no longer have it on display due to room.

Cheers
Jason

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