1917 - 1918 2nd pattern painted Brodie helmet with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry badge
Entry/Object ID
2019.3.150
Description
1917 - 1918 2nd pattern painted Brodie helmet with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry badge. Circular basin shape, manganese steel. Dark green paint, 20% of finish remains. PPCLI brass cap brazed to front (crown atop scrolled title, Princess Marguerite flower in centre). Dents on top of badge. Black oilskin liner and cotton netting in good condition. Horsehair liner and rubber doughnut in fair condition. Leather chinstrap missing end piece.
Use
Canadian Expeditionary Force (1914-1919). Princess Patricia's Canadian Light infantry.
Context
First World War
Made/Created
Date made
1918
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Location
Back left of rim, inside
Transcription
L8 18
R H B scratched in paint on left and right insides of rim
Accession # on rear underside
