Canada, CEF. A First War Mark II Helmet, by James Dixon & Sons Ltd of Sheffield Republic of This group was purchased directly

This group was purchased directly from his daughter in 2004 by D

inspection here

along with having served three years in the Colours

The Battalion went into the engagement with an approximate strength of 28 officers and 774 regulars

excellent intact enamels

Canada, CEF. A First War Mark II Helmet, by James Dixon & Sons Ltd of Sheffield Republic of This group was purchased directlyBritish made, in non magnetic steel, with greenish brown textured paint on the exterior and interior. The protective edge of the helmet in magnetic steel. It is stamped with the manufacturer's mark D A likely denoting James Dixon & Sons Ltd of Sheffield as the manufacturer and Edgar Allen & Co Ltd of Sheffield as the supplier to the army, with batch number 121, therefore dating this helmet to 1915 16, Inside, there is a leather framed cradle