BRITISH WWI BRODIE HELMET On the lower left sleeve

On the lower left sleeve is a fine quality Schirrmeister patch—yellow embroidery on dark green with silver lace edging—indicating Heide's role as a motor transport NCO responsible for the unit’s vehicles

This piece remains in excellent condition

Gold weave on a black triangle

All three books were published in the classic Bender Publication quality

A safety pin has been placed through the upper envelope

BRITISH WWI BRODIE HELMET On the lower left sleeveA standard 2nd pattern Brodie helmet, the shell is in good condition and painted in an unusual green over the original sand based khaki. Losses to the paint as can be seen from our web images, whether it is a form of camouflage or sina gle unit speciality is unknown, the colour is good, complete with its leather chinstrap, its fabric liner. The inner horsehair padding is missing. Faint traces of an original owners name or possibly unit designation on