Helmet, Military

Name/Title

Helmet, Military

Entry/Object ID

2019.3.151

Description

1917-1918 2nd pattern painted Brodie helmet with 24th Infantry Battalion insignia. Circular, basin shape, manganese steel. Dark green/brown khaki paint, 25 percent of finish remains. Insignia is 7.5cm x 4cm blue rectangle with 4cm x 2cm red semi circle on top. Black oilskin liner, cotton netting and leather chinstrap in good condition. Rubber doughnut missing.

Made/Created

Date made

1917 - 1918

Notes

Date: 1917

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Inside back of rim

Transcription

FKS [18] Accession # on rear underside

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

11 cm

Width

30 cm

Length

31 cm