Original British WWI Extremely Rare Hypo Helmet Smoke Hood with Mica Eyepiece & 1942 OHMS Tag Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets The maker marking indicates these

The maker marking indicates these were made by one of the many subcontractors of Richard Rinker

Lieutenant General Holland M

as indicated by the high quality bullion New York N

The paint shows age and staining

Original British WWI Extremely Rare Hypo Helmet Smoke Hood with Mica Eyepiece & 1942 OHMS Tag Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets The maker marking indicates theseOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an exceptionally scarce surviving British WWI Hypo Helmet, officially known as the British Smoke Helmet, representing one of the earliest purpose designed British protective hoods issued in response to chemical warfare on the Western Front. This heavily age worn example retains its characteristic single rectangular mica eyepiece together with an unusual series of rear ventilation style grommets and two later