Canadian First Pattern Plastic Despatch Riders Helmet

This is the rarer Canadian first pattern Despatch riders helmet which differs from the British first pattern Despatch riders helmet which was made from toughened papiermache and was known as the Pulp helmet. The Canadian helmet is made of plastic and is in the shape of the standard steel Despatch riders helmet. The shell has four small vent holes and fibre band around the rim. The leather fold-down neck protector also differs from the British pattern and has two small tufts of rabbit fur sewn into the area of the temples. The helmet is maker marked 'BS" fr Backstay Standard, dated 1944 and sizie stamped 7.1/2.

Code: 68117