Mark II helmet

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military helmet
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:British_Empire
British_military_history
British_soldiers
British_Army_traditions
British_military_uniforms
gptkbp:bornIn gptkb:Commonwealth_nations
gptkbp:built 1917
gptkbp:colors green
khaki
gptkbp:culturalImpact symbol_of_British_military
gptkbp:design combat readiness
wide brim
reinforced structure
protection against shrapnel
improved fit
protection against bullets
adjustable chin strap
added liner
French_Adrian_helmet
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:features ventilation holes
reinforced rim
gptkbp:fieldOfUse combat zones
gptkbp:historicalContext post-World_War_I
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 20th century
military conflicts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance iconic military gear
used_in_both_World_Wars
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mark II helmet
gptkbp:influencedBy World_War_I_experiences
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:notable_player head protection
gptkbp:notableFeature durability
classic design
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:British_infantry
gptkbp:productionCompany stamped steel
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:productionYears 1917
1950s
gptkbp:replacedBy modern helmets
Mark_III_helmet
gptkbp:successor Mark_III_helmet
gptkbp:supportRole trench warfare
gptkbp:team influenced future helmets
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Commonwealth_forces
gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:World_War_II
ceremonial events
military exercises
military training
historical reenactments
peacekeeping missions
military parades
gptkbp:variant Mark_I_helmet
gptkbp:weight approximately 1.5 kg
1.2 kg to 1.5 kg