Helmet, Military

Name/Title

Helmet, Military

Entry/Object ID

2019.3.145

Description

1917-1918 Royal Canadian Dragoons type 2 Brodie helmet. Circular basin shape, manganese steel. Dark green paint with smooth finish. R.C.D insignia is a 5cm x 3.5 cm rectangle with a 1cm thick red and yellow line going from bottom left to top right. R.C.D. in white letters under banner. Black oilskin liner in worn condition, leather chinstrap torn on left side. Rubber doughnut and padding in good shape.

Made/Created

Date made

1917 - 1918

Notes

Date: 1917

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Back underside of rim

Transcription

HV 539 Accession # on rear underside

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

12.5 cm

Width

29 cm

Length

31 cm