A Second World War British Army MK3 'Turtle' helmet with liner and external net, no visible markings; together with a First World War British MKI Brodie helmet (rimmed shell), circa 1916, indistinctly stamped to rim, possibly 'V' for W & E Viener Ltd of Sheffield, batch number 333, with liner, seemingly unworn and with the original tighten cord label and at least 90% of the felt covering, liner size 6 7/8, painted (possibly later) to the exterior with white and blue horizontal striped formation badge, possibly for 12th Australian Infantry Battalion (3rd Brigade), with a leather chinstrap fixed by split pin rivets to the bales (2)

Condition Report
The WW1 helmet has the red patent stamp (see additional photo)

The WW2 helmet has no visible markings under the liner

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