Canadian Tankers Helmet

This is a rare Canadian made version of the British Tankers helmet worn by the Royal Armoured Regiment. The Canadians started to produce their version in the summer of 1940 resulting in 12,000 helmets being manufactured. The helmet is made of cloth covered cork with rubber air vents and a webbing liner suspension. The helmet was attached to a leather scrum attached by laces and buttons which held the earphones. The helmets where never issued overseas and where only used for training and remained in Canadian service to 1966. This example is in excellent condition and comes with the leather scrum. The inside of the helmet is stamped with the Canadian WD acceptance stamp.

Code: 65468