Original British WWII South African Issue Desert Tan Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Size 7 1/2 Liner - Dated 1943 Russian Flags John Ambulance Brigade Medal

John Ambulance Brigade Medal

Under the cross guard the blade is marked GES

to Mönchengladbach by 1 March 1945

The felt top pad is somewhat worn due to age and moth

Of interest is that this jacket sold on eBay in May 2018 for $3795 (not to us) making this an exceptional deal

Original British WWII South African Issue Desert Tan Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Size 7 1/2 Liner - Dated 1943 Russian Flags John Ambulance Brigade MedalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a genuine British South African manufactured Mark II steel helmet, complete with an original 1943 dated liner and chin strap. It comes with a correct "Desert Tan" textured camouflage paint job, as used in the Africa Campaign of the war, where Troops from South Africa saw much fighting. There is some wear around the stainless steel rim, but nothing major. We tried to find some maker