ID Needed and some selling advice

[Armchair Historian]

Hi.  I've had in my possession a helmet that I think is a British Mk.4.  It was given to me in the late 80's by a former RFA sailor.  His story was that it was given to him by a shipmate who served in the Falklands.  If the story is true this helmet has gone from the UK - The Falklands - UK - Canada.  Not bad for a bit of steel

 

Here are some pictures.  I have some questions I'm hoping the group can help me out with

1) Is this a Mk.4 with scrim?  If not, what is it?

2) How would I put a value on this helmet?

 

Thanks in advance.

Edited March 11, 2022 by Armchair Historian

[Richard Auld]

Hi, for me it's a Mk5, I wore these bloody things in training and up to about 1986. A Mk 4 will have the chin strap rivet further up the base, more at the top of your ear level when wearing and the 5 has it practically on the rim. I expect the shell is marked, you can take out the lining using the press stud. Cost, they are plentiful, cheap and cheerfull items, I see them here in Germany from about €10 - 25ish?

Best

Rich

Just seen the chinstrap hooks it is definitely a MK5.