WW2 New Zealand Hessian Helmet Cover Dated 1942 UNISSUED

WW2 New Zealand Hessian Helmet Cover Dated 1942 UNISSUED This item is a genuine World War II-era New Zealand hessian helmet cover, dated 1942. Manufactured for use by New Zealand military forces, these covers were designed to provide camouflage and reduce helmet glare in the field. Constructed from coarse, brown hessian (burlap) fabric, the cover features reinforced edge stitching and securing ties or loops intended for attachment to the standard-issue Mk II steel helmet. The 1942 manufacturing date is typically ink-stamped on the material, confirming its period of origin. As an unissued example, this cover retains its unused condition, showing no signs of wear or previous fitting. Hessian helmet covers were common among Commonwealth forces operating in various environments, including the Pacific and North African theaters. This specific cover offers insight into New Zealand military equipment and wartime adaptation of camouflage methods during the Second World War.