Meant primarially for beginners and experienced novices (like myself) this blog is an informal, sometimes satiric, exploration of the steel combat helmet and its role in identifying, inspiring, and protecting the G.I.s of various nations over the past 100 years. This is the book I thought I'd like to write but with a longer shelf-life, no editors, publishers, or art directors; just me and you.
copyright 2024, Mannie Gentile
Thursday, April 24, 2008
French Kiss
This is my favorite image of the French Adrian helmet, never displayed at a better angle! (and do click the image for a larger view)
1. I have a Brodie as well, where can i get spare parts for it? Needs new head rest and chin strap
ReplyDelete2. whould It be sensible to recreate the original Brodie using modern balistic material; for nostalgic reasons.
Karim,
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"prairie flower" they make, what appear to be, first-rate replacement liners and chinstraps.
Mannie
Well written article.
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