1917-1918 painted 2nd pattern Brodie helmet with 1st Mortar Battery insignia. Circular basin shape, manganese steel. Dark khaki green paint 70% of which remains. Insignia is 6.5cm x 7cm white shield with 4.5cm red bomb, red 7cm x 5.5cm rectangle on right side indicating First Division. Small dent on top and three small holes on both left and right rims of helmet. Black oilskin liner and leather chinstrap in fair condition. Rubber doughnut missing.
Use
Canadian Expeditionary Force (1914-1919). 1st Mortar Battery.
Context
First World War
Made/Created
Date made
1917 - 1918
Notes
Date: 1917
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's Mark
Transcription
7B on inner rim
7 1/8 samp on leather strap at inner top
Accession # on rear underside
