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Collection Item: Foreign Service Helmet

Basic info

Collection
Military History
Object name
Foreign service helmet
Object category
Uniform
Creators
Cater and Sons (Maker)
Description
Helmet of whitened board (?). Wide brim with folded piece of white cotton above. Gilt metal spike attached to crown through metal plate. Chin strap of gilt metal links backed with leather. Lined with cotton.
Production date start
1920
Production date end
1929

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : CA1308
Number of objects
1
Classification code
1.81.41
Classification scheme
SHIC
ID
30000018

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Board (Whole)
Cotton (Lining)
Leather (Strap)
Metal (Part)
Dimensions
Whole height 310.0 mm

Production

Creators
Cater and Sons (Maker)
Location
London