Canada, Dominion. A Cawnpore-Style Helmet, by Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd Archive at the age of 44

at the age of 44

downward scallops to the front and forward sides

Silver with a rosette to Generals and senior officers

7 mm in diameter)

pinback broken but otherwise in near very fine condition

Canada, Dominion. A Cawnpore-Style Helmet, by Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd Archive at the age of 44A very fine example of a South Africa campaign private purchase Cawnpore style helmet and characteristic of those helmets worn by Canadians throughout the war and to the beginning of the First War. Manufactured by Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd, Toronto, with a khaki multilayered canvas covering with green interior and a fine makers plate in red with leather liner and red silk interior. Interestingly, the cotton period patch on the left side of the helmet is