John L. Brodie had invented and patented a design in 1915, called the Helmet, steel, Mark one or 'Brodie helmet' after its inventor. Simple History Posted: November 19, 2024 | Last updated ...

A variant of the British Mark 1 "Brodie," the M1917 helmet had a primitive liner and chinstrap. David Miller, Division of Armed Forces History, NMAH [/] ...

The designation given at the time was closer to 'Helmet, Steel, Mark I', though it is also referred to in some period documents as 'Brodie's Steel Helmet, War Office Pattern'. What made the Brodie ...