British steel combat helmet Brody helmet during World War I

British steel combat helmet Brody helmet during World War I

The Brody helmet is a steel combat helmet designed and patented by John Leopold Brodie in London in 1915. Its improved form became the British helmet, steel helmet, Mark I, and the American M1917 helmet. Simply put, it is known as the shrapnel helmet, combat pitcher, Tommy helmet, tin hat, and in the United States, it is called the Dough Boy helmet. It is also known as a disc hat, tin hoop hat, washbasin, combat bowling (when worn by officers), and Kelly helmet.