Name/Title
1917-1918 Canadian Machine-Gun Corps type 2 Brodie helmetEntry/Object ID
2019.3.144Description
1917-1918 Canadian Machine-Gun Corps type 2 Brodie helmet. Circular basin shape, manganese steel. Dark green paint with sandy finish. 60% of paint remains. Small dent on top, back and crack on back rim. CMGC insignia is 8 cm x 5.5 cm dark blue rectangle with red arrow pointing left. Black oilskin liner in poor condition, loose in helmet. Leather strap missing.Use
Canadian Expeditionary Force (1914-1919). Canadian Machine Gun Corps.Context
First World WarMade/Created
Date made
1917 - 1918Notes
Date: 1917Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's MarkLocation
Back, underside of rimTranscription
HS 351
Accession # on rear undersideMaterial/Technique
StampedDimensions
Height
10.5 cmWidth
29.5 cmLength
31 cm
