Bought this Brodie helmet and a mess kit and 6 post cards that are from WWI era. The helmet has a piece of its chin strap left in tact. I have seen only one other helmet painted with red white and blue stripes that go up and down vertically. There is a wide blue stripe around the circumference of the brim on top and underneath. The paint is faint but distinguishable. It looks professionally painted originally. I am so curious to know it's origins. I am certain these are WWI items and are not fakes. Thanks.
*My picture here is enhanced so you can see the colors.