12/25/2023 0 Comments World war 2 mark ii navy talker helmetI have been on the hunt for an example of the M-2 for some time now to add to my collection in khaki green and this particular example shows just the right amount of wear and has a nice aged patina about it the interior of the shell is nicely ink marked IMO the radio equipment does look to be period correct from the images I have seen but while inspecting the photos last night it would appear that the headphone cross strap is indeed looks to be missing. The rear skirt is stamped “U.S.N.” while the front seam is stamped with the maker (McCord) stamp followed by “MK2” and “N.R.”.Not an M-1 in the strictest sense so if a mod would like it moved please feel free to do so. The wide leather chinstrap with chincup and retainers are present. There is minor wear and discoloration only. ![]() Inside is a blue grey cloth covered molded foam. This example retains a solid 80% of its original blue grey finish with the rough texture remaining mostly intact. Designated "USN MK-2", was at the time the largest helmet ever used in US service. The helmet was made of non-magnetic Hadefield manganese steel. The new helmet was to protect "exposed deck personnel" and accommodate a telephone headset furthermore, it had to be usable while wearing a gas mask and binoculars. In 1942, the US Navy decided to commission a special helmet for sailors posted on decks and tasked with transmitting orders by sound-powered telephone. ![]() ![]() WWII US Navy MK-2 “Talker” Helmet- The US Navy Mk II talker helmet was a combat helmet used by the US Navy from the Second World War and into the 1980s.
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