British MkII Helmet

HBH:      1939           Harrison Bros & Howson

Dutch used.

The MkII,were introduced to the new formed Dutch units in 1941,  who were in England at the time. The mkII remained in use until the mid-50 's until replaced by the troops helmet (M53). A part of the mkII helmets were stored as reserve but most helmets went to Civil Defense or bought by companies to fit their Company Self Protection units with helmets. A small part were provided to the Mobile Colonnes.