BRITISH WWI DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT BRODIE HELMET WITH OFFICERS LINER used frequently by Airborne troops

used frequently by Airborne troops and Glider forces when on operations

To the interior is a full complement of size stampings on the Luftwaffe style blue grey cotton lining material

liner absolutely complete with its metal sprung loaded webbing chinstrap

All field grey crowned buttons

these were never issued from the factory with an eagle

BRITISH WWI DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT BRODIE HELMET WITH OFFICERS LINER used frequently by Airborne troopsA nice 2nd pattern Brodie helmet having all good sand rough finish, fitted with the badge of the Devonshire Regiment. To the interior, the helmet is fitted with a liner commonly known as the Smith type liner, quite often seen in Guard Regiment officers' helmets. The liner is riveted into the shell and held in place by four leather tongues. Complete with its original chinstrap. Ref; 96444