Original British WWII Royal Army Mountain Troops / Commandos Ice Axe by Cornelius Whithouse and Sons Cannock England - Dated 1944 Nepalese Cache Extras There are a few areas

There are a few areas of loss and damage (see images) but nothing that should not be expected from a 400+ year old iron helmet

Helmet features textured original period colored “splotching” style camouflage paint

Metal condition is good

the RT-196 had a very long service life

Original British WWII Royal Army Mountain Troops / Commandos Ice Axe by Cornelius Whithouse and Sons Cannock England - Dated 1944 Nepalese Cache Extras There are a few areasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a service used British Mountain Troops climbing ice axe, also used by Commandos during WWII. The axe is in wonderful condition and is broad arrow marked with a 1944 date. The manufacturer information is still present on the pick side though it is partially faded. The maker is Cornelius Whithouse and Sons Cannock England. It measures 37 1 4" in overall length, with a 3 1 4" spike on the