WWII Canadian Mk2 Helmet G.S.W. 1942 Dated

The Brodie helmet is a steel combat helmet designed and patented in London in 1915 by John Leopold Brodie. Canadian helmet production commenced in 1940. The helmets were identical to the British original, except that the rubber "bumper" pads in the lining were only fitted to horizontal helmet band and not to the vertical bands. This helmet was produced by GSW = General Steel Wares. of Toronto and marked DP&H for the department of Pensions and Health and Welfare (DP&H) for use by the Air-Raids ect. Precautions Service helmets. This one has a 7 1/2 lining produced by the Viceroy Manufacturing Co. in Toronto. The helmet is in excellent overall condition with original paint and finish. The helmet liner is in excellent condition with little signs of wear. The rubber and foam parts are pliable and soft, the leather is slightly stiff. The excellent chin strap is intact and functions. Please see pictures for further details.