RARE** WW1 British Machine Gun Corps (MGC) T. Firth & Sons Ltd (FS 188) MK II 1918 Pattern Brodie Trench Helmet With Period Hand Painted MGC On Rim, Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22083 Antique & Militaria

**RARE** WW1 British Machine Gun Corps (MGC) T. Firth & Sons Ltd (FS 188) MK II 1918 Pattern Brodie Trench Helmet With Period Hand Painted MGC On Rim, Liner & Chin Strap. Sn 22083 - 22083

The Machine Gun Corps (MGC) was a Corps of the British Army, formed in October 1915 in response to the need for more effective use of machine guns on the Western Front in WW1. The MGC had units in the Infantry, Cavalry & Royal Navy. The MGC was disbanded in 1922. This is an original WW1 MK II 1918 Pattern British Brodie Steel helmet to the MGC in as found unmessed with condition. It has its original textured olive paint which has just light surface wear consistent with age and service use. It has its correct rolled rim, small central copper rivet at the crown and chinstrap bales attached with correct split pins. It has post 1917 pattern lining with rubber ring to the crown, original black oilcloth headband with partially visible Brodie red ink stamp (unreadable). The inner rim is stamped ‘FS 188’, indicating T. Firth & Sons Ltd as the maker. The helmet has its original brown leather chinstrap with buckle. The helmet is - Click to reveal - size 6 1/2. The price for this rare MGC Brodie helmet includes UK delivery. Sn 22083

£395.00