Aussie68 When acquired there was no

When acquired there was no original paint and I am quite convinced this shell spent part of its life as a hanging pot plant

It is ink marked as size 53 (53cm head size) to fit a small size head

When acquired the shell outer had multiple layers of paint

The leather shows moderate wear or artificial aging

Aussie68 When acquired there was noAussie68 The shell is an original WW2, Australian manufactured MkII shell with a raw edge. This shell was most likely a civil type; it was painted an old white outside and a blue inside; it is in good condition and without rust or damage. The original brass chinstrap lugs are stamped Mk III and 1942. The steel lot number was found under the flare as 88 (one 8 being faintly stamped) a broad arrow is stamped on the opposite end. The top nut is a brass