RESTORATION of an Original WW2 British / Canadian MKII Brodie Helmet! Giving this Helmet a new Life!

Hello my friends! :)
In this video I will show you the restoration project of an original Canadian WW2 MKII Brodie helmet from 1942!
A couple years ago I bought a bunch or WW2 items for a good price.
All the items came from a wet basement, and this MKII helmet was included.
After having this helmet as a display piece for a couple years, I decided now was the time to bring it back to life!
I hope you enjoy the video!
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[@History-Secrets]

What's your favorite helmet? 🤔

[@xxfilatusxx]

Good to know got a bit worried there haha

[@Frontbias]

When will u do soviet restoration? Or a soviet reenactment?

[@adnanbenic8713]

Notice me papa history.

[@alexandermunguia5873]

Nice video

[@History-Secrets]

@@adnanbenic8713 😂😂

[@FriedrichWilhelmViktorAlbert]

Such a simple design, but truly iconic, when someone is tasked to think of an "army helmet", this is one of the first things they think of with the M1.

[@Vault57]

I pull the spray nozzles off of empty cans that worked well when I used them. You can put them in a jar of solvent to soak for a while then blow them out with a 'canned air' duster. Use the skinny red straw that comes with the duster. If I run into a can of paint with a nozzle that acts up, I switch nozzles out until one functions the way I want. Nozzles can have different spray patterns, keep a bunch handy. It's saved me grief a few times. Oh, and shaking the can isn't the problem, it's the fit of those nozzles. I have had problems with those myself several times. Pro 🤥 Tip: Some nozzles are stemmed and fit into the paint can, some are stemless and the can's stem fits into the base of the nozzle. Keep a variety of nozzles!

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks for the tips!

[@yellingyank1862]

Yayyyy, More British stuff! Hope to see some more British reenacting again, and glad to see the famous table getting some more work on top of it (:

[@thecuttingedge5700]

brother was lit

[@History-Secrets]

Haha, yes.. That table has a lot of paint on it.. 😂😂

[@stephencoyne9061]

20 minutes of Nick restoring a helmet can’t wait!!!

[@History-Secrets]

Enjoy!! 😄

[@stephencoyne9061]

@@History-Secrets it was an amazing watch Nick keep it up

[@wolfe0.10k2]

Are u being sarcastic or serious

[@stephencoyne9061]

@@wolfe0.10k2 I’m being serious. What makes it think I’m being sarcastic

[@Daan_2000]

just some advice on using spray paint: instead of shaking it while spraying and almost putting the entire coat in one go, try to go in lines from left to right (or the other way around) on a distance of 20cm. Very light first coat and do like 3 or 4 coats. This will give a way better endresult

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks for the tip!

[@efruler7383]

Love to watch your restoration videos!

[@History-Secrets]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@PaytonEller]

Great Restoration, love your videos. You inspired me to reenact, and I have to thank you for the entertainment, and for keeping History Alive!

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks for your nice comment!

[@catagamer6135]

after a tiring day at school, a history secrets video was needed!🤩🔥❤

[@History-Secrets]

Hahaha, enjoy!!

[@olympian_stingray8871]

I agree!

[@OzloWelsh]

I just restored a very similar helmet! the label says GSW A P MKI 1942, and I repainted it a more brighter green. I'm happy with it! beautiful piece of my countries history.

[@w1shudabe]

i love watching these restoration videos they're so satisfying

[@History-Secrets]

I'm glad you like them!

[@harrysmilitarycollection6176]

imigane how happy the soldier who wore that helmet would be to see it restored🙂

[@History-Secrets]

I hope he likes it!

[@harrysmilitarycollection6176]

he probibly would be

[@harrysmilitarycollection6176]

He probably would of liked it🌟

[@Jeremy_aviation_real]

He would be crying happily in heaven

[@45thaidman58]

No joke, by far my favorite youtuber, I look up too all of your videos and I do hope too be an amazing reenactor like you! Thank you for all the great content that you put out, can't wait for more!

[@History-Secrets]

That's so nice to hear!! Of course you will be an amazing reenactor!!

[@TortugaYT]

Really nice video! I didnt have anything to do and then you uploaded. Couldnt be better timing!

[@History-Secrets]

Haha, I'm happy to hear that!

[@dampmittcs]

You know, I really like those fast tactical ballistic helmet.

[@SilvercreekAnimations]

I think it turned out great, especially when you compare it to the beginning.

[@verjiniahary]

Finally! just showing my collection to my friends you where the biggest inspiration! Thanks!

[@History-Secrets]

That's so awesome to hear!!

[@verjiniahary]

@@History-Secrets Thanks and great canadian/British helmet

[@stevedempsey9749]

I love history and these vids scratch that itch

[@elijahtidswell8457]

My favorite helmet is the m17 doughboy helmet. Love restoration videos keep it up greetings from Maine

[@OldSkoolGrandad]

warm the spray can in some hot water before using , it increases the pressure and makes the paint flow alot nicer , also clean the nozzle in some cellulose thinners when it becomes blocked 👍

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Ks-zv6js]

Props to you for getting the colour correct

[@panzerace4254]

I always get excited when you upload a new video 😁

[@History-Secrets]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@pauldouglas3084]

Enjoy the video mate I got one of these helmet can't wait for the next video mate love history and ww2and ww1👍

[@yurijanssen2148]

Nick incase you didn't already, clear the nozzle by holding the cans upside down and spray untill the ''mist'' is clean after you're done :) Will prevent clogging in the future. Love your channel! Stay awesome! Btw obviously the nozzles have to be free of gunk, otherwise spraying upside down won't work either

[@moiso-ir7xk]

What a great helmet!! Love restoration videos!!🪖🪖🪖💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@slatteryml]

I absolutely love the editing you do on your videos. You're one of the only high quality ww2 channels

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!! That's nice to hear, I appreciate that!

[@Rajeesh_23]

Sick! Looks like my Brodie at 0:32 love the videos!

[@asbjrnfrandsen6785]

Love your videos 🇩🇰😄😄

[@grayson268]

Amazing video Nick!!!

[@mariuszbabicz1832]

So awesome job!!! For helmet it's a second live. NOW to be used on the reconstruction battle. Just perfect!

[@phantomghost8234]

I love your collection youve inspired me in history!

[@oeloejoes6724]

Love the restoration vids so mutch

[@keramacuk5812]

Wow what a buetifull and historical helmet! Its also in good condition thats so cool to see items like that :)

[@History-Secrets]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@footballforyou988]

Great job nick! Looks great 👍

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks!!

[@fortheholyland8615]

Great video and restoration Nick as always I loved it❤

[@jjspider6399]

My great grand father was in the 5th Canadian medium artillery and wore a Brodie helmet.I’ve got his medals and personal information on him.

[@History-Secrets]

That's amazing!!

[@jjspider6399]

Thank you

[@sirisaacbrock798]

My great uncle landed on Juno with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, unfortunately I have nothing of his.

[@jjspider6399]

At least you can say my great uncle stormed the beeches of Normandy

[@harald7663]

It’s always a good day when you upload 😄

[@letsplaybarrysmod5815]

Very well done restoration nick!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@simonsu6573]

Good job. When I do my helmet restoration, de-rust, de-paint and paint the inside of the helmet. When it is dried completely, I install liner and chin strap. Finally, the helmet can sit on a model head and I paint the outside. Job done.

[@zaynevanday142]

Great to see you posting again brother 🎉

[@thecuttingedge5700]

these videos are always amazing

[@History-Secrets]

I'm glad you like them!

[@beckiturbeville3381]

That looks really good Nick, good job.

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@Redslayer0908]

Amazing! It’s always makes my day when you post!

[@History-Secrets]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@theblueeyeddevil2088]

My favorite helmet is the m1 helmet I also got a WW2 canteen and canteen cup to day great video

[@devildogs9713]

The Austria Hungary stalhelm from WW1 is my favorite

[@frankolej]

Great restoration Nick! I would love to see more british/commonwealth stuff 🇬🇧

[@ThisGuyOfficial.]

these restoration vids are interesting. also thanks for the new vid nick!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for watching!

[@Dreadnought586]

Awesome restoration

[@pistamagyar9490]

The helmet u restored is beautiful. I really liked this restoring video.

[@MilitaryHistoryUnveiled]

Love it, great job 😊

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks!!

[@einpreuischerman9777]

This man a history pro also in restoration.you’re videos have inspired me to get my own uniform and a M35 Stahlhelm especially this video about helmets was really great keep going

[@History-Secrets]

That's so awesome to hear!! 😄

[@einpreuischerman9777]

Thanks man btw I’m german also I forgot to say my tunic it’s gonna be an m40 feldbluse also thank you for your time to answer my comment you are my fav channel and I greet you from Germany

[@einpreuischerman9777]

Hey nick I got a question will you ever make a Video about the gladiator Stahlhelm or m34 please tell us in future videos because I’m really interested in rarer Stahlhelms

[@giggywig42]

I kind of like the rusty patina on old steel items :o)

[@jaydenisaidiot07]

great video would love to see more restorations in the future

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for watching!

[@No_fritz01]

Ayy nick glad your back very awesome video you did a amazing job on the helmet!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you very much! 😄

[@No_fritz01]

@@History-Secrets No problem!

[@mryeastmanmcyeast104]

Great restoration I really enjoy watching these kind of videos keep up the good work!!!!

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@mryeastmanmcyeast104]

@@History-Secrets you’re welcome

[@Michael-zl1rm]

Awesome work on the restoration

[@charlieroberts993]

As a young owner of 2 original British ww2 helmets, the Brodie will always be a favourite of mine, one of which is my great grandfathers, it is one the largest sizes but unfortunately due to years or layers of paint and being dropped, the stamps have become long gone, but now it's mine, alongside a Zuckerman Helmet I think they're called

[@History-Secrets]

Amazing that you own his helmet, a very special piece of family history!

[@johnnym.7044]

It came out nice . Great job 😎👍🏻

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@ignaciobs1425]

It's very easy to confuse a British helmet with a canadian one because they are basically the same, I've learned a lot of your helmet restoration videos Nick, keep doing sutch amazing videos :)

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for watching!!

[@ignaciobs1425]

@@History-Secrets I am actually really jelous of your collection man, you have an impressive ammount of history in your collection room

[@michaelohana5368]

these are my favorite videos keep up the work

[@History-Secrets]

I'm glad you like them!

[@leonardio.miyt9]

I love British helmets and german helmet.

[@willelm88]

Great work, Nick! My great-granddad and his brothers must have worn tin hats just like that one-quite likely made in the same plant.

[@corneliusthegreat6794]

I hope I can see some more of these restoration videos

[@seangregorygurley8429]

Fantastic video

[@JustMeJustas]

So cool

[@alexgauthier2901]

Great job.

[@theamateurhistorycollector2633]

My favorite helmet is definitely the m1

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool, well done.👍

[@doughboymilitaria]

I love watching your restoration videos! You should show us that USAAF flak helmet one day!

[@user-ek5to9zw5f]

I have Canadian ww2 rcaf Brodie with all original paint liner strap and decal it’s really nice

[@gazlyno]

shame you couldn't get a panel beater to take those dents out. Had that problem myself with those spray cans. Enjoyed watching thanks for sharing

[@sirisaacbrock798]

Love restoration videos! I also love any video that had to do with Canada in WW2! Unfortunately compared to others, Canada doesn’t receive as much attention as it should. Aside from the Netherlands, who gives us 20,000 flowers annually (since 1945, when they gave us 100,000) as thanks for the liberation and the sheltering of Princess Julianna in Ottawa during WW2! I have a Canadian helmet stamped “C.L/C. 1942”, which indicates it was manufactured by Canadian Motor Lamp Co. in Windsor, Ontario, who made them from 1940-1943. What I love about Canadian helmets (and any for the matter) is that there are so many different ones to collect. I find the markings on GSW helmets to be interesting especially, I love the different markings for different departments. Like “D.P. & H.” is the Department of Pensions and Health. Unfortunately I find Canadian helmets to be often way overpriced. No way should anyone ever be selling a lone shell without even a chinstrap for $150. Maybe if it had some flash often not seen, but for a plain C.L/C. shell that’s way too overpriced. Luckily I got my complete helmet with the multicoloured net for cheaper than that, and it comes with a complete, unbroken chinstrap. Another great video Nick! Keep up the great work!

[@History-Secrets]

I agree with you! They should get more attention.. The city I was born in, was actually liberated by the Canadians! 🇨🇦

[@sirisaacbrock798]

@@History-Secrets Might I ask what city? My 7th cousin, Leo Major liberated Zwolle, and I also have another cousin who was in the RCAF and flew 7 missions before being shot down on the 8th after having been tasked with bombing the Sterkrade-Holten synthetic oil plant on the outskirts of Essen!

[@melbp502]

@@sirisaacbrock798 no way you're related to Leo Major(le rambo Québécois), that's dope. I also got a helmet stamped “C.L/C. 1942” but was wondering what colour to paint it.

[@antonysavage8218]

Great job

[@alecr8574]

adding a net would be really cool!

[@History-Secrets]

Absolutely!

[@HarborLockRoad]

I remember as a kid in the 1970s the surplus store used to sell the empty unfinished british helmet shells for a dollar, they were black, no liner or straps, just empty shells. American M1 shells were $3.00, German helmets were about $40.00, and italian ones were $15.00. i dont think i saw japanese ones or russian, or any others back then, but, remember, in the 70s, this stuff was really surplus, it wasnt that old, there were millions if em out there, as everybodys dad brought them home from europe after the war... I think my uncle had his jeep cap into the 1980s hanging on a doorknob!

[@brydenb.1095]

I always wait for a new upload!

[@thecheeto9000]

love your videos. Never dissapoints!

[@History-Secrets]

Awesome to hear!! 😄

[@thecheeto9000]

@@History-Secrets ye, you inspire me to study reenactment and history! i love it!

[@zombie-parts]

You should make this a series this is really cool nick

[@gasperskok716]

Wonderfull video Nick🔥

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@AliflYep]

This is my favorite helmet i wish i could buy it

[@sniperboi1243]

I love the vids keep it up

[@TheGreatest1974]

Good job. 👍🇬🇧

[@deguzmanreinematthewstuden703]

I really really love your video

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you!!

[@wadeproctor1214]

Really love the look of that helmet good work 👍 it would be welcomed in any ones collection.

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

[@ww2man.]

Beste restoratie van een Brody helm echt een goede video 🎉

[@tomcat7419]

Wow very nice 👍

[@benni_kun]

YES YES YES NEW VIDEO!!!

[@History-Secrets]

Yessss!

[@MatthiasvonTrebitsch]

I wish I had those items too... :D

[@garretttintes9007]

You should spend the night in the trench with British Uniforms and equipment

[@FrenchTaunter12]

I've been using the exact same spray paint from that company and never had any problem.

[@MidnightMoon2267]

I have a 106 year old British Brodie with all of it’s original parts. For 106 years it’s still in decent shape.

[@furtrapper1855]

I am happy to see a Canadian helmet

[@altinkryeziu9463]

Looks cool on you

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you! 😄

[@fuckmein]

this is the 781th view - Brodie helmets were used back In WWI and WWII during battlefields in the World Wars

[@willtheww2collector742]

great video nick. nice to see you doing some brit kit, as a brit myself. 🙂😁

[@A14b19]

Very good 🎉

[@niikoo5088]

Good video👍🏻

[@hiliutiproductions.1568]

TEA AND CRUMPETS ☭COMRADE☭ ! This is beautifull ! Nice work.

[@BirbsAreCool169]

Vodka and Pickles ☭COMRADE ☭ let’s go back to the motherland

[@gergobencetoth6194]

Good job ! ✌

[@History-Secrets]

Thanks!!

[@heer4149]

Nice vid as always

[@History-Secrets]

Thank you for the compliment!