Need help identifying a WW1 vintage helmet

[AlKimberley]

I came across this helmet in some items that I inherited from my grandfather. It has a ZD 24 stamped on the underside of the brim. I have no idea what the emblem on the front represents. I looking for help in identifying this helmet. Thanks.

 

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[DoubleUgly]

From what I can find, the majority of the Brodie Helmets were produced in the UK. They made over a million for WWI.

The "ZD 24" is broken down as such:

Z is for American production, for WWI
D is the steel supplier (unknown on my end, sorry)
24 is the steel batch number.

As far as the insignia, I have no idea. I've searched a number of databases and found no matches. I would bet that it's 1: an American unit, based on production of the helmet; 2: it's probably long been retired. A trip to a well stocked library, or a letter with photos to The Institute of Heraldry (The Institute of Heraldry | Home) might work; or 3: a long shot, but possibly a simple piece of artwork, meant to be patriotic. A number of Brodie's on the market have crazy art done to 'em.

Hope this gives you a starting point! Good luck!

 

[CASPER-2]

contact this guy
scottkraska@comcast.net
his web site
Bay State Militaria and Antiques

 

[timekiller]

Yours looks like a M 1917 chin strap to me...... Also a heads up on that head liner inside the helmet as it's made of asbestos.Here's a site to see what I'm saying...........
The British Mark I helmet - U.S. Militaria Forum
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[Montauk]

258th Field Artillery Regiment of the New York Army National Guard.
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Heraldry/ArmyDUISSICOA/ArmyHeraldryUnit.aspx?u=3542

 

[DCMatt]

It looks like the George Washington coat of arms but the colors are reversed.



DCMatt