Mil-Tec Aged US M17 Repro Steel Helmet

Aged M1917 Steel Helmet

This Mil-Tec reproduction recreates the US M1917, the wide-brimmed steel helmet American troops wore in the First World War. The US Army based it on the British Mk I "Brodie" helmet, so it has the same shallow bowl and broad brim. Mil-Tec gives it an aged finish so it already looks field-worn, which suits reenactors, collectors and anyone putting together a WWI display or costume.

Features

• Steel Shell — The bowl is pressed from steel, so it has the weight and feel of a real period helmet rather than a plastic prop.
• Aged Brown Finish — Mil-Tec distresses the dark brown paint so the helmet looks like it has seen service.
• Brodie-Style Brim — A wide, flat brim runs all the way around the shallow dome, the profile that makes the M1917 easy to recognize.
• Rolled Brim Edge — The rim is turned over along its full circumference, as on the original pattern.
• Adjustable Net Liner — A netted crown pad with a drawstring cord tightens to fit your head, and a printed label inside tells you how to set it.
• Padded Liner Band — A glossy black band with spacer blocks behind it holds the liner off the steel shell.
• Leather Chin Strap — A brown leather strap with a brass buckle and riveted fittings adjusts for length and keeps the helmet in place.
• Reproduction Piece — It is a modern Mil-Tec reproduction, not original WWI surplus, so you can wear or display it without risking a historic artifact.

Built Like the Original

The layout follows the M1917 pattern: a one-piece steel bowl, an internal liner with an adjustable net crown, and a leather chin strap fixed to the sides of the shell. Fit comes from the drawstring cord, so you set the net to your head size once and the helmet sits at the right height. It is made for reenactment, collecting and display, and is not sold as certified head protection.