WWII 1941 Dated British Military Mark 2c ‘Tommy’ Helmet with Original Liner Manufacture Marked by Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB). HE 849. WWII 1941 Dated British Military Mark 2c ‘Tommy’ Helmet with Original Liner Manufacture Marked by Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB). HE 849. Antiques & Militaria

The first delivery of the Brodie to British Army troops took place in September 1915, at the rate of 50 per battalion. Initially, there were far from enough helmets to equip every man, so they were designated as "trench stores", to be kept in the front line and used by each unit that occupied the sector. From 1936, the Mark I helmet was fitted with an improved liner and an elasticated, sprung webbing chin strap. This final variant served until late 1940, when it was superseded by the slightly modified Mk II. This example is dated 1941 and has the manufacturers name Briggs Motor Bodies (BMB) and L81 to the underside of the rim*see images*. The rim has no holes drilled into it which is scarce. The liner is fully intact with the webbing chinstrap and in excellent condition. The helmet features its original paint which is the early war KG3 shade. There is no size label present but is approximately size 7. The price includes UK delivery. HE 849.