| This is an original helmet that
bears the indented stamp of what appears to be ‘?MB 1940’. This is
probably BMB = Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd of Dagenham who manufactured
Brodie helmets 1939 – 1943. I believe it to be a Mark II No. 2 model,
but I’m no expert. In original green colour. Outside of helmet is
generally in good condition but where it is scratched has slightly
rusted. Inside of helmet is also slightly rusted but only on parts of
the wide rim ). Extreme edge of the rim seems to have a
corrosion-resistant band. There are three holes in the rim on each side,
near to where the chin-strap is secured (Photo 4). That indicated this
helmet was made of mild steel it was not fit for combat use but was
suitable only for Civil or Home Front Services. Canvas chinstrap with
two integral springs on each side. Black treated canvas liner. Internal
rubber head-cross with adjacent label showing ‘7 ¼’ (probably the size
in inches). |
