A First War Mark Ii Canadian Engineers Helmet Hold a sloop used for minesweeping

a sloop used for minesweeping

died 11 am

Ontario on October 22

joining her on September 4

The sidewall of the shell is severed about 27 mm from the base

A First War Mark Ii Canadian Engineers Helmet Hold a sloop used for minesweepingBritish made, steel, non magnetic, in bluish gray with a smooth finish, red stencilled Canadian Engineers insignia painted on the front. The protective edge of the helmet in a magnetic steel. Inside is missing its steel framed cradle, however, the supporting blackened canvas liner with underlying cotton linen support and leather backer, along with mesh support and drawstring remains intact, stamped "HS 55" ("HS" indicating the manufacturer, Hadfield