Original British WWI Dazzle Camouflage Painted Mk 1 Brodie Helmet by Hutton & Sons Ltd of Sheffield Hotchkiss MG Data plate indicates Air Force

Data plate indicates Air Force issue and gives the manufacturer and contract information:

This Kepi does show wear and tear as well as scattered moth nips throughout

Scabbard Length: 20 1/8"

The belt itself measures 37” when fully extended

Original British WWI Dazzle Camouflage Painted Mk 1 Brodie Helmet by Hutton & Sons Ltd of Sheffield Hotchkiss MG Data plate indicates Air ForceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the scarce WWI British MkI Brodie helmet, which was also the same type that was issued to American forces in the beginning of the US involvement during The Great War. The shell features great textured dazzle camouflage paint that was a very popular paint scheme used by all armies that fought during WWI. Dazzle camouflage, also known as razzle dazzle (in the U. S.) or dazzle painting, is a