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Old 05-04-10, 13:46
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Default Netherlands-East-Indies tin hat

Not mine, but thought others might be interested

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/WW2-Mark-III-...item230654b3ca
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Old 05-04-10, 21:22
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Thanks, interesting indeed - but it would be the type of helmet worn after WW2 when Dutch troops were equipped with British / Canadian supplies. I doubt if it is ex-NEI army because of the "NEI80 marking inside".

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Authenticity: Original Country: Holland
Campaign: World War II Product Type: Helmets
Era: 1940s

WW2 Mark III Tin Hat with rare markings for Netherlands East Indies (NEI) - in used but VG cond, C/W liner & chinstrap, hand painted Dutch flag & NEI80 marking inside.

See also http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/al...alia/index.asp
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Old 05-04-10, 22:19
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Thanks Hanno, if anyone would know, it would be you
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