Name/Title
1918 - WW1 87th Battalion MKI Brodie Helmet named to 3157266 Pte Cyrille RichardsDescription
Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION ***
A Rare Original WW1 Brodie Mk I Helmet named to a serving member of the 87th Battalion Canadian Grenadier Guards. It is complete with liner and chin strap. The front has a Grenade Fired proper decal painted on it to represent the "87th Battalion - Montreal Canadian Grenadier Guards and would have been period appropriate for 1918 or later. The chin strap has the serial number and initials and has been identified as 3157266 Private Cyrille Richards (87th Battalion) who joined the Battalion in 1918.
The helmet shell is marked "HS 359" which is the maker "Hadfield Ltd of Sheffield". The shell has etched within the name "R. Campbell" however further research is required to identify this person as the original CGG owner was Private Richards. It has a nice original coating on it to stop any glare or glint. Condition is good.
** NOT A CGG MUSEUM ARTIFACT - FOR ARCHIVE AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY -Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
April 15, 2024Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 23, 2025
