British WWI Canadian Army Medical Corps Helmet as most were trimmed down

as most were trimmed down for issue or field use

along with the soldier’s service number 10789 and an issue date of October 1912

it has not been reprofiled or altered

traces of the original Russian green paint can still be seen beneath

this work provides unparalleled insight into a niche area of collecting that has seen significant growth in recent years

British WWI Canadian Army Medical Corps Helmet as most were trimmed downAn issued quality Brodie helmet fitted with an officers liner by Hawkes & Co, Savile Row. The liner is in superb condition, complete with its original chinstrap and bearing a clear patent date of 1917. This example is essentially an enlisted mans helmet retrofitted with a private purchase officers liner. The front bears a red flash of the Canadian Army Medical Corps, featuring the outline of the Rod of Asclepius. Included is a period typed descriptive