Original Canadian Victorian M1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet - size 7 1/8 German Militaria The cock (hammer) was replaced

The cock (hammer) was replaced during the period of service with one from a British musket of the period (typical Colonial repair)

He eventually built a factory on South 15th Street in Clarinda and the name was changed to the Dunn Manufacturing Co

complete with a legible "May 1843"

The original chinstrap is present and in good complete condition

The gold border and blue field are inspired by the colors of Army Aviation

Original Canadian Victorian M1877 Colonial Pattern Sun Helmet - size 7 1/8 German Militaria The cock (hammer) was replacedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Authorized in June of 1877 the regulation Foreign Service Helmet, was made of cork and covered in white cloth with a standard six seams. The style was worn throughout the empire, and this pattern remained in use until replaced by the Wolseley pattern helmet. This is a very nice Canadian issue example of the standard white "six seam" version, maker marked on the inside by two firms Montral, part of the Quebec province