WW2 British POLICE Steel Brodie MKII Helmet by BMB dated 1939

Here on offer is a fine example of an original WW2 British POLICE, steel Brodie MKII helmet, dated 1939.

In September 1915 a design patented by John Brodie was selected as the British Army’s standard head protection. The design meant the helmet could be cut from a single sheet of steel, and then pressed to form a ‘soup bowl’ shape. This made the helmet stronger, and easier to produce.

The Mark II was introduced in 1938 and featured a new shell with a non-magnetic rim (so that the wearer could use a magnetic compass) and the new liner and chinstrap used in the Mark I*. Early production went to the ARP services, the fire brigade and the police.

The outside of the helmet is actually in excellent condition with just small areas of light rust and chips to the paint. It still retains the original white POLICE stencil on the front.

Inside the helmet is still has its original leather headband, five leather tabs, shoelace and oval crown pad, along with the securing nut and bolt.

It also still retains the original elasticated canvas chinstrap with metal buckle.

On the underside of the metal rim, it is stamped with G29 and 1939.

Then on one of the four liner straps, it is stamped with:

7
BMB
I
1939

This means it is a UK size 7 and was made in 1939 by BMB, Briggs Motor Bodies, who were one of the more prolific manufactures of British helmets during WW2.

On one of the other liner straps it is stamped with an arrow cutting through a ‘C’ and the number 270. I have no idea what that relates too?

I have cleaned any dust off of the helmet and applied a thin coat of Renaissance wax, as used in museums to protect metal, paint etc from the elements.

It measures approximately 12.1” (31cm) by 11.25” (28.5cm) and weighs a heavy 920g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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