Canada, Dominion. A Mark II Brodie Steel Helmet, Type II, by the Canadian Motor Lamp Co., c. 1942

 A well preserved example of a Second War Period Mark II Brodie Steel Helmet, Type II. The outer semi-matte olive drab painted metal shell is constructed of non-magnetic manganese steel and features the rounded rim of the Type II variant. It is marked “CL/C” for manufacture by the Canadian Motor Lamp Co. (Windsor, Ontario, Canada) as well as size-stamped “77” and dated “1942”. The chin strap is constructed of canvas with dual integrated springs for comfortable fitment around the chin. The interior liner is constructed of black leather, and is fastened to the helmet via a nut at the tip of the dome. The liner is marked VMC for manufacture by the Viceroy Manufacturing Co. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), is marked “7 1/8” and is dated 1942. It measures 307 mm (w) x 287 mm (l), and demonstrates some loss of paint to the exterior and along the underside of the helmet, in overall very fine condition.