WW2 Canadian Army Mk2 Helmet CLC Dated 1942 Size 7 1/2

The WW2 Canadian Army Mk2 Helmet CLC, dated 1942, is a standard-issue steel combat helmet used by Canadian forces during the Second World War. Manufactured by the Canadian Lamp Company (CLC), this helmet is marked with both the manufacturer’s initials and the production year on the interior. The Mk2 design is characterized by its broad brim and shallow dome, derived from the British MkI pattern, offering protection against shrapnel and debris. This example is a size 7 1/2, corresponding to a larger head size and fitting most adult wearers. The shell is constructed from pressed manganese steel and originally would have included a textured khaki paint finish for camouflage and reduced glare. Inside, the helmet typically features a three-pad liner system and an adjustable chinstrap. Mk2 helmets like this one were widely used by Canadian infantry and support personnel throughout the conflict and continued in limited postwar service.