WW1 BRITISH/AUSTRALIAN TOMMY HELMET.
Classical WW1 British or 'Tommy' helmet. This helmet is complete with the liner and chinstrap which is normally broken but good on this example. The way to tell the difference between an American issue helmet and an original British helmet (which both look the same on the outside) is to check the chinstrap bales on the inside rim. The American helmet attaches the bales with a domed rivet and the British used split pins, this helmet has the correct split pins.
Original rough texture finish. Leather chinstrap present it is worn (as expected) but still in good condition. Felt padding at the base of the interior is missing. All in all a good example of an iconic helmet which are hard to find.