WW2 - BRITISH RE-ISSUE 8TH ARMY S.A. MADE HELMET - 1950 DTD. LINER - KOREAN WAR

South African made helmet as issued to the 8th Army in large numbers.
Has the distinctive 3 holes at the back of the apron for attaching a neck flap.
Overpainted in a thick textured dark camo / overpaint as often seen in helmets once they moved into the Italian Theatre. Evidence of the original issue desert tan paint underneath.
WW2 chinstrap.
Has been period fitted with a 1950 dated liner suggesting re issue for Korea or Home Defence.
Good looking original piece , not tampered with.
Low price.
V.G.C.

Code: 59748