censlenov Posted February 12 #401 Posted February 12 I'll take more pics tonight. I recently got this shell out of an auction in Montreal. Far from minty but I believe it's a period painting. The whole helmet was varnished at one point early on and the varnish is yellowing.
warguy Posted February 12 #402 Posted February 12 I think the paint is original as well. Interesting early British “rimless” Brodie it looks like. Nice helmet. Any name inside?
Nooby416 Posted February 12 #403 Posted February 12 It's not a Brodie helmet but rather a MKl or M1917 helmet that is missing the protective rim. There is a visible outline where it used to be.
warguy Posted February 12 #404 Posted February 12 I see now what you mean about the line around the rim. Have never seen a helmet where that has come off.
censlenov Posted February 12 #405 Posted February 12 Yes its a British made shell and I've seen more than a few over the years that have lost the rim cover. I suspect when they first started adding the rim they didn't quite have all the bugs worked out.
manayunkman Posted May 14 #406 Posted May 14 Has anyone ever seen a real helmet with the EGA glued on or are the just screwed on?
Brig Posted May 17 #407 Posted May 17 On 5/14/2025 at 3:30 PM, manayunkman said: Has anyone ever seen a real helmet with the EGA glued on or are the just screwed on? Only ever seen screwed. It was far too easy to punch a hole and screw one on rather than screw with glue or solder.
manayunkman Posted May 17 #408 Posted May 17 8 hours ago, Brig said: Only ever seen screwed. It was far too easy to punch a hole and screw one on rather than screw with glue or solder. Thank you for your answer.
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