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WWII British Turtle Shell MKIII Helmet -
This is a British Army helmet. As issued during World War Two.
The Mk III Helmet was a steel military combat helmet developed for the British Army in 1944.
First worn in combat by British and Canadian troops on D-Day, the Mk III was used alongside the
Brodie helmet for the remainder of the Second World War. It is sometimes referred to as the
"turtle" helmet by collectors, because of its vague resemblance to a turtle shell.
The Mark III helmet was designed to provide better protection for the side of the head than its
predecessor. It was a deeper helmet with a smaller brim and provided 38% more protection than the
Mark II, particularly at the sides. The Mark III helmet was issued primarily to assault troops
for the Normandy invasion in June 1944, and a large number of helmets from British stocks were
issued to the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in addition to British units. Small numbers also
went to the 2nd and 4th Canadian Divisions. All Mark III helmets in Canadian stores were returned
to the UK shortly after the end of the Second World War.
The fit of the helmet was more comfortable. A spongy liner delivered a better fit. A canvis
chin strap was outfitted to the shell. The standard color was green.
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| Value |
$80.00 |
$90.00 |
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$120.00 |
$140.00 |
| Availability |
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Medium |
| Invest Grade |
B |
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