ORIGINAL WW 2 IRISH ARMY EASTERN COMMAND EMERGENCY PERIOD MK II HELMET. THESE MK II HELMETS WERE PROVIDED TO THE IRISH BY BRITAIN SO THAT THE IRISH ARMY WOULD CEASE WEARING THE GERMAN PATTERN COAL SCUTTLE STAHLHELMS TO AVOID "FRIENDLY FIRE" INCIDENTS ON THE BORDER BETWEEN THE FREE STATE & NORTHERN IRELAND. CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS