Null WW2 British Mk II Helmet has the insignia of the Scots Guards. This helmet …

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WW2 British Mk II Helmet has the insignia of the Scots Guards. This helmet was found in Italy. They were part of the landings at Salerno and Anzio. They fought at Monte Cassino, Campoleone and Carroceto. If only this helmet could talk, what a story it would tell.

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WW2 British Mk II Helmet has the insignia of the Scots Guards. This helmet was found in Italy. They were part of the landings at Salerno and Anzio. They fought at Monte Cassino, Campoleone and Carroceto. If only this helmet could talk, what a story it would tell.

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