A First War Mark II Grey Canada General Service Helmet
British-made, steel, magnetic, in bluish-gray, with multiple layers of paint having been applied, Canada General Service insignia stencilled in red paint on the front. The protective edge of the helmet in a magnetic steel. It is stamped "HS 36" ("HS" indicating the steel manufacturer, Hadfield Limited of Sheffield (1916-1919); and "36" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the front. The inside is hollow, missing its steel-framed cradle, blackened canvas liner, burlap support, leather backer, mesh support with drawstring, chin strap, pressed fabric and traversing strap in the dome, the hardware remaining intact. The helmet measures 285 mm x 305 mm x 120 mm, exhibiting bubbling, surface wear, contact marks and paint chipping on the exterior, along with a series of deep impressions on the brim on the left side, the interior with extensive surface rust, especially in the dome, the helmet without dents.

