Soldier Helmet (' WW II Soup Plate Helmet') A COLLECTOR's DREAM!!!!

This helmet is as it was found. Note the following:

1. Base paint colour Desert Sand - probably used in North Africa during WW II;

2. Top paint colour Olive Drab as was used by the Union Defence Force;

3. Helmet has surface rust spots as per images;

4. The webbing chin strap has detiorated but the end bits on both sides are still in place;

5. The inner leather headband is in reasonable condition considering the helmet's age, it is brittle in spots with little tears;

6. The inner dome sponge is still in place with only a small bit missing;

8. The name A/Cpl DAVEY L.A. and part of number 735*3**M is written in what looks like pencil (probably indellible pencil) on the inside