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Collection Item: Home Service Helmet

Basic info

Collection
Military History
Object name
Home service helmet
Object category
Uniform
Description
Helmet, covered with blue wool and shaped at the rear and front into a short peak. There is a white metal spike on the crown with four feet with embossed roses. At the front is a large metal badge of an eight pointed star surmounted by a crown. The chin strap is of blue wool with metal links and is attached to two metal roses at the sides of the helmet. Lined with leather and cotton.
Production date start
1900

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : CA1331
Alternative number
90.57.15
Number of objects
1
Classification code
1.81.41
Classification scheme
SHIC
ID
30000026

Physical Characteristics

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