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Post by Guest on Oct 23, 2004 6:32:50 GMT -5
Hi All,
Can you tell me if the Mk2 helmet shell came in different sizes, I know the liners did.
Thanks
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Post by Bonkers on Oct 23, 2004 12:49:18 GMT -5
Hi there,sadly Mk2 helmet shells are one size fits all. So, large head means little lid, and little head means big lid. The helmets known as "Zuckerman", on the other hand came in small medium and large.
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Oct 25, 2004 18:04:13 GMT -5
Whats a Zuckerman Helmet Bri ??
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Post by Bonkers on Oct 26, 2004 14:39:54 GMT -5
This helmet is the type used by fire watchers and land army girls. It has a liner fastened in with string. There are holes around the helmet, so the string is passed through to hold it in place. They are pretty common. The helmet is a lot taller than the MK2 and the rim is more oval. They were non combat issue, for civil defence only. If you have not seen one before? send me an e-mail and i'll gladly send a picture of one.  |
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Nov 8, 2004 12:19:39 GMT -5
Any reason for the unusual shape ? & why is it called a Zuckerman ?  |
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Post by Bonkers on Nov 8, 2004 14:11:57 GMT -5
The unusual shape? Not sure? could be easier for women to wear perhaps? Certainly is taller than the Tommy, maybe the height of it gives more protection?I believe it was designed around 1940, all i have seen are dated 1941.
Zuckerman, was a government scientist type, actual name, Solly Zuckerman.
Sorry, i can not tell you more, dude.
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Nov 8, 2004 14:44:14 GMT -5
A world of knowledge buddy..... cheers.  |
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Post by Ian on Nov 8, 2004 15:01:14 GMT -5
Hi Bonkers,
I have a Zuckerman Helmet, I have just checked it 1941, size M, but what was the nos VM5 stamped on it, was this the makers stamp and what are the single holes front and back on the rim for.
Thanks
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Nov 8, 2004 17:34:15 GMT -5
I suspect the M is medium Ian, no doubt our resident authority will clarify this..... cue Bri.
As for the holes, isn't it to attach the liner to the metal ?
apologies for hijacking this thread but is it true bomb disposal teams used plastic helmets as not to set of magnetic mines ?
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Post by Bonkers on Nov 11, 2004 15:08:15 GMT -5
;D he he he . Hi ya Ian, yes, the numbers are manufaturers markings. The two holes front and rear are for string to hang the lid when not in use. Because they for some reason, never issued chinstraps? The M, is indeed medium size. The question of plastic helmets, there is a yes and no answer. The plastic (Bakerlite), helmets were issued for the non magnetic/ non spark. But. Some MK2 Tommy's, were made of a nonmagnetic metal.So, bomb disposal and munition workers had both. Hope that helps chaps?
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Post by Bonkers on Nov 11, 2004 15:34:35 GMT -5
;D
By the way, the MK1 were magnetic. And all MK2's are nonmagnetic. If you come across an helmet with a white 'M', stencilled on the inside, that means it is infact a MK1 Magnetic. Silly of me to forget that.
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Post by Whizz_Bang on Nov 12, 2004 9:30:47 GMT -5
Perhaps a question for the engineers.... how do you de-magnetise steel I suspect the proceedure & cost was favourable giving how many Mk2's where produced. |
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Post by Bonkers on Nov 12, 2004 14:59:05 GMT -5
Steel is only magnetic when another magnetic metal is placed near then first. The trick is to make it magnetise it to attract. i think??
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Post by Tommy on Nov 14, 2004 10:05:06 GMT -5
Ed Excel never asked us that in the sylibus |
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Post by Tiny on Nov 14, 2004 11:18:03 GMT -5
There were some good examples of 'Zuckerman' helemets in the IWM if you get a chance to go there
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