This is a British manufactured Brodie helmet from World War I. The helmet is missing the oilcloth liner and leather chinstrap. The helmet is in good condition with no dents or punctures. The helmet has a brownish green color on the interior. The exterior of the helmet has been painted an irregular pattern of green, brown, black, red and an attempt at tan. The division insignia of the American 82nd Division, the "All Americans", has been painted in the center of the front of the helmet. Most American divisions deployed to France with their campaign hats and were issued British made helmets already in theater. This is a later war production, as there is steel band applied to the rim of the helmet. Stamped into the inner brim is FS 168, indicating that the helmet was manufactured by T. Firth & Sons LTD of Sheffield, England. The number 843 is the steel batch number. Firth was a steel supplier and manufacturer of the Brodie helmet from 1916 - 1918. While this one is missing the liner and chin strap, it still makes for a powerful display. You can almost see Sgt York with this one strapped on, pickin off them Germans just like a flock of turkey!

Item # AA1358

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