Unknown Brodie ww1 helmet

**Pinch1967** · 03-20-2018, 03:01 PM

Any info would be great !thanks for such a great research site !strange three holes on each side seen pics!

**NCA** · 04-21-2018, 07:50 PM

I'm surprised no one has commented on this? It looks to be a US issue helmet from ww1...the flash on the front looks very 'American' like something to do with ordnance maybe? No idea on the three holes, very odd.

**JohnF** · 04-22-2018, 02:35 AM

only just saw this one, but anyhow, I believe the three holes were used in conjunction with the Wilmer eyeshield, which was a US piece. This would suggest then to me that the helmet insignia was US also

**MAP** · 04-22-2018, 04:34 AM

Domed rivet for the chin strap bales indicates it is a US made M1917. As far as the "flash". I do not know but I'm hopeful with this thread being bumped someone will see.

Any stampings on the underside of the brim?

Here is a decent website if you haven't seen it before.

M1917 - The Brodie Helmet and its derivatives