Original British WWI MkI Type A First Model Brodie Steel Helmet Swedish Militaria snaps and the zippers still

snaps and the zippers still function (with exception of central zipper which has a small area of damage at the base)

altitude and sighting angle

With production of about 300

The 43rd Division made a westward advance against the Japanese airfield at Munda and covered the southern (coastal) flank of the drive

some weeks later

Original British WWI MkI Type A First Model Brodie Steel Helmet Swedish Militaria snaps and the zippers stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an Original Early Production MkI Type A First Model Brodie Helmet. Unlike later models, this helmet is not made from non magnetic "Hadfield' Manganese steel, and does not have a stainless steel rim. Both appear to be regular hardened steel, and react to a magnet. It has the rippling on the rim typical of an early production model. The helmet is not marked on the shell, which is also