Helmet Help

[M16fan]

I picked this up several years ago at a flea market without knowing anything about it and I'm sure I did not pay too much for it. I would appreciate any information on it as helmets are not my field.Many thanks, Dave

[tinlid]

Looks American to me, but others will have an exact idea what it is.

[Watchdog]

Looks American to me, but others will have an exact idea what it is.

Yep, looks like an M1917A1 (upgraded WWI helmet) which was the immediate predecessor of the M1 but it looks to have the horsehair filled pad missing from the crown hence the hole where there should be a bolt. Otherwise a fine lid.

Regards

Mark

PS I should say that the bolt is what secures the liner assemply to the shell and the pad is tied to the liner frame with a leather lace but it isn't visible in the pics which is why I assume it is missing along with the bolt.

[MAP]

Just adding a bit of visual to what Watchdog said...

M1917A1 - The Brodie Helmet and its derivatives

Regards,

Michael

[M16fan]

Thanks guys, quick work as usual Dave

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Yep, that's sure a re-worked US WW1 helmet, just missing the nut and bolt for the later upgrade as mentioned. Leon.