Original British WWII Brodie Mk1 Helmet by Rubery Owen & Co - Dated 1939 British Artwork & Posters The muddy trenches of northern

The muddy trenches of northern France exposed a number of weaknesses in the Chauchat's design

The fixed cylinder pin also meant that the barrel had to be removed in order to remove the cylinder

These helmets

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Original British WWII Brodie Mk1 Helmet by Rubery Owen & Co - Dated 1939 British Artwork & Posters The muddy trenches of northernOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an very nice true combat example of a genuine British Mark 1 steel helmet that is dated 1939. The stamping on the underside of the rim reads: RO. CO 1 1939 RO. CO stands for Rubery Owen & Co Ltd of Leeds who made helmets from 1939 to 1943. The paint is 100% original. This is an excellent condition, complete, original, WW2, painted steel 'Tommy' helmet. It has an original black oil cloth liner with adjustment cord