Original Australian WWII Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Net by Commonwealth Steel - Dated 1940 Empire Edged Weapons the last surviving 17th Lancer

the last surviving 17th Lancer from the Charge

indicating use by the AF or Construction Engineer Corps

A licensed marriage

Approximate Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 9”Shoulder to sleeve: 26

The Knights Cross of the War Merit Cross was a neck decoration and worn the same way as the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross

Original Australian WWII Brodie MkII Steel Helmet with Net by Commonwealth Steel - Dated 1940 Empire Edged Weapons the last surviving 17th LancerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a genuine Australian Mark II steel helmet that is dated 1940 on the shell, and comes complete with original Australian made liner and a brown helmet net, held on by a fragile cotton string. The stamping on the underside of the rim reads: C S. 1261 CS. stands for Commonwealth Steel Company in Australia, who in conjunction with Lysaghts began production in 1939. The chin strap lugs in