Canadian MK-II Helmet

For some reason Canadian WWII helmets seem to be scarce, at least around here.

This particular helmet was made by the Canadian Motor Lamp Company and is marked CL/C 1942 96 on the brim.

The liner is marked V.M.C (Viceroy Manufacturing Company), II, and the date of 1942.

Unfortunately, the top retaining nut looks to be replaced and the helmet is missing its chinstrap. Hopefully I can find replacements in the future.

Helmet:



Helmet Inside:

The chinstrap should be easy to locate but those panhead securing bolts are very tough to find. I usually buy up complete DP&H helmets and use the parts from them for the MkII's that need anything. DP&H helmets are getting scarce as well...and some people who are selling them are asking extreme prices for them now.

Regardless, you have a nice lid there.

Dale

Mk1rceme wrote:The chinstrap should be easy to locate but those panhead securing bolts are very tough to find. I usually buy up complete DP&H helmets and use the parts from them for the MkII's that need anything. DP&H helmets are getting scarce as well...and some people who are selling them are asking extreme prices for them now.

Regardless, you have a nice lid there.

Dale

Thanks for the information and comment.

Extremely nice lid,congrats on this one.

UK ebay sells chinstraps and securing bolts cheaply...but I guess the postage would wipe out ,any savings you might make

Good luck with sourcing the necessary parts,nice one mate

Easy Gee wrote:Extremely nice lid,congrats on this one.

UK ebay sells chinstraps and securing bolts cheaply...but I guess the postage would wipe out ,any savings you might make

Good luck with sourcing the necessary parts,nice one mate

Thanks!

Unfortunately E-Bay is not a current option, but the hunt is on.