doyler Posted March 22, 2011 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2011 Helmet is a recent find and Im looking for more information to see if its an actual rimless model.The helmet has an overall brownish drab finnish with a little texture to it.The finnish is even through out the shell on both sides.I can see some scrathes and scuffing to the edge but no even circular marking where the ring would have been if removed.Im under the impression that the ring would have been in place when the helmet was given a finnish and if removed there would be bare steel where the ring had been.I have seen US models with the ring missing and the bare metal present. Liner has the redish/pink stamp for the patent on the inside and the riveted chin strap bales. Would like to hear any info forum members have on the early Brodies. Thanks RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shenkursk Posted March 22, 2011 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2011 Hi Ron: It does appear to be. Rimless shell; 2nd pattern liner. Certainly better than a regular Brodies with a 2nd or 3rd pattern liner. See you in Minneapolis soon! JS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted March 22, 2011 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2011 Rare and highly sought after by a small segment of WWI helmet collectors. The condition of this one greatly enhances it's value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted March 22, 2011 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2011 I learn something new everyday from the forum. Nice lid Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aef1917 Posted March 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted March 22, 2011 That's a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted March 22, 2011 Thanks JS,Scott,AEF and Dwight. Is there a book or webb site on them.Im not real familiar with the patterns of the liners.I have a few of the Brodies and pick them up when I can. RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aef1917 Posted March 22, 2011 Share #9 Posted March 22, 2011 Marcus Cotton has been threatening to come out with a book on British helmets for decades, but aside from a few articles in Militaria Magazine, I don't think he's actually published anything yet. Your best bet is probably Vol. 2 of Branislav Radovic's books on WWI helmets. I haven't run across any websites dedicated solely to the Mk. Is, but most of the general helmet websites have at least a little info on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchbuff Posted March 22, 2011 Share #10 Posted March 22, 2011 Super nice tin derby Ron!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted March 22, 2011 Marcus Cotton has been threatening to come out with a book on British helmets for decades, but aside from a few articles in Militaria Magazine, I don't think he's actually published anything yet. Your best bet is probably Vol. 2 of Branislav Radovic's books on WWI helmets. I haven't run across any websites dedicated solely to the Mk. Is, but most of the general helmet websites have at least a little info on them. Thanks That book sounds familiar.I bought a few books from an old collection.I will check if I have it RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted March 22, 2011 Super nice tin derby Ron!! Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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