Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I just picked up this WW2 Desert paint Mark II this week. Couldn't be Happier! Been looking for some time for one. It's a AMC made 1941 dated. Austin Motor company only made these for one year (1941)! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fred Karno's Army Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Very nice and much of the finish left as well,nice bit mate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Bil4338 Posted May 5, 2016 Major General Share Posted May 5, 2016 An absolutely beautiful desert painted lid.think the chinstraps a replacement but could've been done anytime, doesn't detract though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Bil4338 said: An absolutely beautiful desert painted lid.think the chinstraps a replacement but could've been done anytime, doesn't detract though. Yes I was gonna wait an replace the strap with a more correct one before posting but couldn't wait.lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hi @Afrikakorpsrat64, That's a fantastic example D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 6 hours ago, Bil4338 said: An absolutely beautiful desert painted lid.think the chinstraps a replacement but could've been done anytime, doesn't detract though. Hi @Bil4338, Well spotted the chinstrap is indeed a replacement D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 @Ham & Jam, @Bil4338, @DAK D, thank you all, now can some one lead me to a good strap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAK D Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Hi @Afrikakorpsrat64, Contact this chap and ask him..... http://www.ww2britishhelmets.co.uk/home D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major General Bil4338 Posted May 6, 2016 Major General Share Posted May 6, 2016 I've got this one, original unissued for sale, pm if interested... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 @Afrikakorpsrat64 a very nice example of an ever increasingly hard to source desert over-painted Mk II and with out a doubt a top shelf lid on any helmet collectors shelf. Regards Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 Thank you @Mark K! That means a lot as I have seen some of your collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hi @Norrie, Here is my Desert MK II. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikakorpsrat64 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Here are some Updated photos of the Austin Motor company MK II desert helmet with the original strap attached. Looks much much better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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