Original British WWI Panel Camouflage Painted Mk 1 Brodie Helmet by Hadfield Ltd of Sheffield Century The blade was original a

The blade was original a "pipe" or "quill" back type

and complete with two steel Brown Bess pattern Sling Swivels

Except for housekeeping chores benefiting POWs

had been adopted by the Royal Navy in 1881

The back of the medal is engraved with E

Original British WWI Panel Camouflage Painted Mk 1 Brodie Helmet by Hadfield Ltd of Sheffield Century The blade was original aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the scarce WWI British MkI Brodie helmet, which was also the same type that was issued to American forces in the beginning of the US involvement during The Great War. The shell features vibrant panel camouflage paint that was a very popular paint scheme used by all armies that fought during WWI. At the outbreak of World War I, none of the combatants provided steel helmets to their troops.