What is ww2 helmets british?

WW2 helmets used by the British military were primarily made up of the Mark II and Mark III helmets. The Mark II came into service in 1938 and was made mainly of manganese steel. It had a distinctive shape and was designed to give better protection to the neck and shoulders. It also had a chin strap and a liner made up of cork and felt.

The Mark III helmet replaced the Mark II in 1944. It was made using a thinner steel shell and had a simpler shape. The liner of the Mark III helmet was also improved and it included a chin strap. The Mark III helmet was issued to all British servicemen during the later stages of the war.

Along with these two main helmets, the British military also used a variety of other helmets during WW2, including the Brodie helmet (which was widely used during the First World War), the Tommy helmet, the Indian helmet, etc.

Many of the helmets were painted green or brown, although some were left in a silver or grey finish. They would also be marked with the soldier's regimental badges or other identifying marks to distinguish troops from different units.