A First War Canadian Brodie Helmet Auction Archive He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 51st Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Battalion"

bronze star on the ribbon

slender construction compared to Czechoslovakian models

German Minesweeper Demolition Charge Box - Steel

He was struck off strength and discharged from the service by reason of "being found indispensible to civil occupation" on September 23

A First War Canadian Brodie Helmet Auction Archive He signed his Attestation PaperA First War Canadian Brodie Helmet A British made helmet with split rivet chin strap fasteners; slightly loose. The leather liner is solidly held in place by chinstrap leather with pencil initials W. H. I. Horse hair padding. Marked size 7. Helmet exterior exhibits expected and standard paint field paint loss with minimal dings. From estate in Toronto, Ontario; fine.