Original Australian WWII Rimless Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Liner by Commonwealth Steel dated 1942 Japanese Marines The hilt and cross guard

The hilt and cross guard are cast and partly machined brass

One of the sling attachment loops is broken on the back

with a full rectangular cross section forward of the cockpit

333rd and 410th Bomb Squadrons

Original Australian WWII Rimless Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Liner by Commonwealth Steel dated 1942 Japanese Marines The hilt and cross guardOriginal 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