BRITISH WWI SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY SOUVENIR HELMET In-depth research through SS officers'

In-depth research through SS officers' lists of the name ‘Vollrath’ may reveal some further information

the two-piece summer-weight unlined suit in the salt and pepper material is possibly one of the most difficult to obtain and of the two pieces of the suit

a fair degree of rust bleed to the interior skirt conversant with long-time barn or shed storage

nicely detailed example retaining much original factory finish

BRITISH WWI SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY SOUVENIR HELMET In-depth research through SS officers'A standard rimless WWI 1st pattern Brodie helmet, its liner is complete, and the chinstrap is half complete. On either side of the helmet is fitted a SLI brass shoulder title, A cap badge of the Somerset Light Infantry fitted to the front. We do not believe this to be a combat application, but possibly the wearers souvenir and memories of his First World War service. An interesting Brodie helmet. Ref; 96253