British Brodie 1st type helmet shell. Early helmet, without reinforcement ring, FS manufacturer, still with 40 to 50 percent of its paint. With its leather chinstrap, fragile but present. No headpiece. Wear from use, patina. First pattern British Brodie helmet shell. Early helmet without reinforcing rim, by maker FS, retaining approximately 40 to 50 percent of its original paint. Complete with its fragile but present leather chinstrap. No liner. Service wear and patina.