Original World War Two South African Brodie Helmet, Mark II Foreign Civil Variant with the George

Civil Variant with the George V cypher

The current honour was created in 1922 to replace the original medal

Unusual item

Measuring approximately 90mm x 40mm

thickly padded

Original World War Two South African Brodie Helmet, Mark II Foreign Civil Variant with the GeorgeAn original South African Brodie helmet, differing from the British variant in being slightly rounder and having three holes punched above the neckline for installation of a sun flap. Helmet has been repainted, but condition is good. No maker marks found on the helmet. Liner is intact, a little crunchy perhaps. 1943 date and manufacturer mark inside the liner. Maker difficult to read but thought to be Jager Rand.