L.C. Chase & Co. 1918 liner (brodie)

[muzrub]

Hi guys,

Can I please have your thoughts on this helmet. I'm struggling to find any information about the markings on the liner. I was attracted to the sand finish/camo, but a lack info on the liner has me concerned.

The seller told me he bought the helmet in Tasmania and then added, "I was persuaded to buy it at the time as the liner was dated". Am I being paranoid, is everything all good?

Cheers,

Jamie.

[muzrub]

Thanks for looking & for your thoughts.

Cheers.

[crown.point]

It's a British Mk I helmet, salvaged and refurbished by AEF Ordnance. The original British liner was replaced by a US liner made by the L.C. Chase Co. as part of the refurb. The sand was added at the same time.

[muzrub]

Thanks.

Very disapointing, the chances of this lid (as is) seeing action at the front is probably nil?
I really liked the sand coating too.

Cheers.

[Blitz676]

Helmet

Whats' disappointing? Its a nice WWI US helmet

[muzrub]

Whats' disappointing? Its a nice WWI US helmet

Refurbished and unless someone knows something different, it probably didn't see combat as is.
If these refurbished type helmets saw action then I'd happily have it. As I wrote, I love the sand finish, but did it see the front after being refurbished? Probably not. But it's still a looker.

I wish all the boxes could've been ticked.


Cheers,

Jamie.

[crown.point]

Being a salvaged item, it is not unlikely that this helmet saw service at the front. While salvage and refitting took place during the war, it continued until at least 1920, so it's impossible to say whether this one went back to the front after the refurb.

[jonsey2001]

I've done some research over the years. The US, used British helmets until the US could sustain a supply for its own troops. On the other hand this helmet may have seen the front on more than one occasion. To me it is plain, but in great shape.