Help IDing a Brodie.

[paulhermitage]

Hi All,

This is a bit of an odd one, I would have thought it was post WW2 Dutch or Belgium, but it has a split pin similar to WW1 shells, but cruder than the ones I have seen. The liner is dated 1952.

I am not sure about the origins of this one, there are no markings apart from the number on the rim edge.

Many thanks

Paul

[Jerry B]

The lug attachment looks unusual but the shell markings are Dutch (1956), though the 3 holes around the brim are South African and the liner is Belgian. Certainly an odd one, perhaps the Dutch made shells for the SA post war?

[Jerry B]

Just to add the AM on the liner means it is Belgian Air force, army are marked ABL.

[ruddersrangers44]

There seems to be a few oddities floating around the market place just recently.............

[paulhermitage]

Thanks to all for your help. I had 40 helmets from an auction last week, some good, some not so good. I have only one more to ID, its modern but is huge, something Darth Vader fans might admire. I will try to post it later. Kindest Regards Paul

[tinlid]

S.A. shell with a Belgium liner, I think they, & maybe the Dutch used these post war. I know the Greeks used the S.A helmets as well.

[paulhermitage]

Many thanks for all the replies. It sounds like the helmet equivalent of Frankensteins monster....