{"product_id":"original-british-wwi-mk-1-brodie-helmet-by-hutton-sons-ltd-of-sheffield-complete","title":"Original British WWI Mk 1 Brodie Helmet by Hutton \u0026 Sons Ltd of Sheffield - Complete","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads \u003cstrong\u003eH V 647\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is partially obscured under the heavy green paint and can be difficult to read. \u003cstrong\u003eH\u003c\/strong\u003e is for Hutton \u0026amp; Sons Ltd of Sheffield who made helmets. \u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e is for the steel supplier Vickers Ltd of Sheffield who provided the needed material for the helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe split rivets and heat lot number indicate that this helmet shell was produced in Britain. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe paint is in very good condition both inside and outside the helmet, with the expected wear from service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner is also in quite nice shape, with a very good oil cloth liner, and the top felt pad is still present, though worn and has the correct rubber “donut” underneath. The chin strap is intact and does not have any major cracks or tears. The leather is however somewhat stained and delicate, so definitely handle with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful example of a mid war produced British MkI Brodie Helmet. Comes more than ready for display.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40381809492037,"sku":"ONJR22PPSR042","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR22PPSR042__01.jpg?v=1665781588","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-wwi-mk-1-brodie-helmet-by-hutton-sons-ltd-of-sheffield-complete","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}