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  • Original WW2 British Home Front Civil Defence Mk2 Brodie Helmet

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  • Original British / Canadian Army WW2 Soldiers Military Combat Mk3 Turtle Helmet

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    Original WW2 British Army Helmet Liner X Pad with Screw & Nut Set

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  • Original British / Canadian Army WW2 Soldiers Military Combat Mk3 Turtle Helmet

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  • Original WW2 British Home Front Wardens Mk2 Brodie Helmet

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    Original WW2 British Army Mk2 Brodie Helmet - Complete w/Liner & Chinstrap 1937

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  • Original British Army WW2 Soldiers Military Combat Mk2 Brodie Helmet - SA Made

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WW2 British Helmets & Accessories (2024)

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What helmet did the British wear in WW2? ›

The Mk III Helmet is a steel military combat helmet that was first developed for the British Army in 1941 by the Medical Research Council. They were issued to troops in April 1944 and then worn in combat for the first time by British and Canadian troops on D-Day.

Why did WW2 soldiers not strap their helmets? ›

He and other GIs heard that strapping their chins to their manganese-steel M1 helmet would make their head pop back and their neck snap amid artillery bursts or close, upward explosions. They thought the force combined with the weight of the helmet was enough to pop them right off.

Why did WW2 soldiers have a spade on their helmets? ›

In World War II, the soldiers of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the American 101st Airborne Division were marked with the spades symbol painted on the sides of their helmets. In this capacity, it was used to represent good luck, due to its fortunate connotations in card playing.

What was the netting on WW2 helmets for? ›

The United States Army often used nets to reduce the helmets' shine when wet and to allow burlap scrim or vegetation to be added for camouflage purposes. Most nets were acquired from British or Canadian Army stocks or cut from larger camouflage nets.

What is the difference between German and British helmets? ›

Late in the war, the British replaced the soup bowl with the turtle helmet which was slightly deeper. The German helmet provided much protection but was heavy and clumsy and more expensive to produce. The US and Soviet helmets resembled the German, with less pronounced features.

Which country had the best helmets in WW2? ›

Results. Summing up the results of combat helmets of the World War 2, we can conclude that despite of high cost and complexity in the production, a German Stahlhelm M35 is the best designed and the most reliable helmet of the WW2.

How bullet proof were ww2 helmets? ›

– The steel helmets of WWI and WWII — which were in use by the US Military until the early 1980s, and by European forces well into the 1990s — were developed to protect against indirect fire, such as mortar and shell fragments. These helmets were not officially rated to stop any handgun or rifle projectile.

Why do royal guards wear straps above the chin? ›

It's reported that the decision to wear the chained strap for these headpieces under the lip comes from when soldiers actually fought while wearing them. If a soldier was shot, the heavy hat could fall backward and cause the soldier's neck to break if they were wearing a chin strap.

Why did soldiers put playing cards in their helmets? ›

US troops used the card during the war, as they believed it was a source of superstition for Viet Cong soldiers. They often carried them tucked in their helmets as a symbolic way of showing that where they went, so, too, did death.

What is the white stripe on the back of the helmet in ww2? ›

It meant that the wearer was an officer. It was put on the back of the helmet so they would not be targeted by the enemy but troops coming up would know. Vertical lines indicated officers (akin to officer bars) and horizontal lines indicated non-commissioned officers (akin to corporal or sergeant stripes).

Why did German soldiers wear spiked helmets? ›

The distinctive spike on the Pickelhaube was supposed to function as a blade tip. It was designed to deflect sword blows aimed at the head. The spikes could be modified depending on soldiers' battlefield duties and outfitted with plumes on formal occasions.

What are the soldiers with feathers on their helmets? ›

Bersaglieri are well-known for their extraordinary performances in parades and military tattoos, always running instead of marching, with hundreds of black capercaillie feathers flowing from their wide-brimmed black hats. These feathers are also worn on Bersaglieri combat helmets.

Why do soldiers have goggles on their helmets? ›

Minimize eye injuries to the Soldier during training and deployment. Provides protection from fragmentation, ultraviolet (UV) light, wind, sand and other potential eye hazards. Description: The Military Combat Eye Protection (MCEP) system helps ensure Soldiers are visually able to carry out their mission.

What was the British helmet called? ›

Brodie Helmet

When did the British stop using the Brodie helmet? ›

Once the war ended in 1945, the Brodie helmet was finally replaced. During the war, improvements were made to the Mark III, which resulted in the Mark IV helmet. In 1944 production of the Mark III stopped in favor of the newer Mark IV, and it closely resembled the older Mark III.

What did British soldiers wear in WW2? ›

5: Battledress (1939–1961) Battle dress refers to the combat utility uniform issued from 1939 to the early 1960s that replaced No. 2 service dress. It is often incorrectly called the "Pattern 37 uniform" from the pattern of web gear and accessories introduced earlier in 1937.

What was the WW2 helmet called? ›

Steel pot, tin-hat, brain-bucket: the helmet worn by US servicemen during World War II has had many nicknames associated with it. In military nomenclature it is known as the M-1 Helmet, a piece of protective headwear first adopted in 1941.

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