Name/Title
1944 Canadian Army Tank Crewman's HelmetEntry/Object ID
1977.21.9Description
1944 Canadian Army tank crewman's helmet made of manganese steel with a crinkle finish. The outer edge is crimped. Two rivets are on either side of the body to secure the chinstrap. The chinstrap is made of a tan khaki cotton webbing (2.5 x 59.5 cm) and is attached to the outer shell with metal buckles (2 x 3 cm). The inside head-sling suspension system is made of four strips of black metal and a black elastic cord. The lining is a rigid, black leather covered band. On the outside of the band, between the inside of the outer shell, are eight foam cushions to cushion the head.Made/Created
Date made
1944Notes
Date: Summer 1977Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Accession NumberLocation
Inside of edgeType
Accession NumberLocation
Centre of head-strap suspension systemDimensions
Dimension Description
HelmetHeight
14.5 cmWidth
22.8 cmLength
26 cm
