United Kingdom MkI
7.5 million "Brodie" helmets were manufactured, designated "Helmet, Steel, MkI"
This example is the more common pattern which is identified by the rim and the rubber donut that was mounted underneath the felt crown, these modifications were implemented from around June 1917 together with a slightly improved liner material or artificial leather for the headband.
The shell is stamped "HS 106" which is the shell manufacturer "Hadfields Ltd"
To identify a British MkI or US M1917 please see page on "US M1917" which will show the differences.
This example is the more common pattern which is identified by the rim and the rubber donut that was mounted underneath the felt crown, these modifications were implemented from around June 1917 together with a slightly improved liner material or artificial leather for the headband.
The shell is stamped "HS 106" which is the shell manufacturer "Hadfields Ltd"
To identify a British MkI or US M1917 please see page on "US M1917" which will show the differences.
ABOVE: Period hessian cover with a medics Red Cross badge affixed.
