2 Flashed US Brodie M1917 Helmets

[OldSteel]

Two more very nice helmets Roberto. Thanks!

The price point on these are still at a level that they don't leave you broke. But at least for me, they are hard to find.

Actually as you say, examples in good conditions become difficult to find, and anyway for me it's easier to find a US M17 rather than a Mk1.

[real steel]

These are great Michael !!

Have not heard "Yaphank" In 30 years. Used to be the last & final stop on the LIRR back then. "LAST STOP, YAPHANK" !!!

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings Michael,

Here's a 27th ID Helmet that came to me for free. It was my Grandfathers

V/r Lance

[MAP]

Nice Lance. That makes it all the more special!!!



Well as with anything I get, I tend to pour over the items trying to tease out the details. I found a few more...

For the 77th MK1 I found a very nice and clear red War Office Pattern Liner stamp (BRODIES STEEL HELMET Registered No 65199 WAR OFFICE PATTERN PATENT No.11803/16) as well as two pencil written letters. Maybe "a" & "a" or "G" & "G". Initials? Not sure.....







For the 27th, I found a very faded War Office Pattern Liner stamp BUT....I found a nice and clear name under the liner. DICKENSON. Not an uncommon name but not like Smith. So maybe with a little research I could narrow it down.

[MAP]

These are great Michael !!

Have not heard "Yaphank" In 30 years. Used to be the last & final stop on the LIRR back then. "LAST STOP, YAPHANK" !!!

And it probably is still "the end of the line"... It is way out there for us who live closer to the city.

Glad you enjoyed the helmets!

M

[Martin C]

Nice lids Friends!!! Here is my 27th ID example.

Mart

[MAP]

That's a nice one Mart! I have seen a number of 27th. More so than others but I'm still getting my feet wet with these helmets.

[RH1941]

Great stuff will post mine later

[RH1941]

Well here they are

[MAP]

Nice Helmets. I do like the sleeve patch on the tunic as well