WWI British Made Brodie's Steel Helmet FS 96 office There is a small split

There is a small split seam on one armpit

The liner and trim seem like they are field made

This is the ideal sort of piece for a display or a mannequin

I believe these were only lightly used

It looks to be for digestive issues

WWI British Made Brodie's Steel Helmet FS 96 office There is a small splitDecent example of a WWI British made Brodie helmet manufactured by FS lot 96 Thomas Firth and Sons. The liner is reasonably nice, the felt pad has some mothing. The chin strap is complete, but not exactly flexible (I would not feel comfortable playing with it much). There are some patches of surface rust. It is stamped Brodie's steel helmet on the inside of the liner. I did not feel comfortable peeling back the felt to look for a rubber doughnut, but