Lot 11 | Manning Wardle & Co WWI Mark I Steel Brodie Helmet

A World War I British Mark I steel helmet manufactured by Manning, Wardle and Co., Ltd. of Leeds. This helmet, commonly known as the Brodie pattern, features a classic low-dome steel shell with a wide, flared brim and a steel rim binding. The exterior is finished in period-correct olive-drab textured paint. The interior is stamped on the underside of the brim with the manufacturer code ML followed by the heat lot number 194. The interior assembly retains its original World War I-pattern liner, constructed from black oilcloth with a net drawstring for adjustment. A white circular felt and rubber cushioning pad, often referred to as a donut, is situated at the center of the crown. The helmet is complete with its original two-piece brown leather chinstrap, which is secured to the shell via wi...