Chris Boonzaier Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 I was happy to finally pick up a really nice Brodie.... any thoughts or negative points? 2 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findabetterole Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 NICE!....... Don't touch a thing on it! Seph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainfleet Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 It looks like a nice example, Chris. Here is your man: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...p;resultcount=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy 60th Posted 24 February , 2010 Share Posted 24 February , 2010 NICE!....... Don't touch a thing on it! Seph I agree - Nice to see a a genuine un-messed with example in what looks to be really nice condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted 24 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 24 February , 2010 It looks like a nice example, Chris. Here is your man: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documen...p;resultcount=1 I wish it was, but the helmet came from the US, so it is just as likely (maybe even probable) that it was an American... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey McLean Posted 25 February , 2010 Share Posted 25 February , 2010 I wish it was, but the helmet came from the US, so it is just as likely (maybe even probable) that it was an American... Hello, Chris - What is the manufacturer's code marking? [American codes begin with"Z" or "U."] Regards, Torrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted 25 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 25 February , 2010 Hello, Chris - What is the manufacturer's code marking? [American codes begin with"Z" or "U."] Regards, Torrey Hi, it is a kosher British made one, code H.V. I assume it was supplied to the Americans. Ironically the same as the initials of the man who wore it. So, there was a single H.V. Symonds in the British army, and from what I can see on anceytry, a single one in the American army. 50/50 chance with the Yank winning because the Helmet was found in the US... but still, anything is possible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey McLean Posted 25 February , 2010 Share Posted 25 February , 2010 Hi, it is a kosher British made one, code H.V. I assume it was supplied to the Americans. Ironically the same as the initials of the man who wore it. So, there was a single H.V. Symonds in the British army, and from what I can see on anceytry, a single one in the American army. 50/50 chance with the Yank winning because the Helmet was found in the US... but still, anything is possible.... Hello, Chris - I agree with your reasoning. British-manufactured Brodie helmets are relatively common in the U.S. because approximately 400,00 were purchased for issue to American forces. You have a nice Brodie helmet, regardless of who wore it. Regards, Torrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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