Dayfield Body Sheild

Dayfield Body Shield

The Dayfield Body Shield was manufactured during WWI for purchase, marketed at families of soldiers fighting on the front line, rather than for issue by the British Army to soldiers. It consists of steel plates on the front and back, and was worn under the coat to protect the wearer from bullets. Such shields were issued to members of the Crown Forces at the end of 1919.

Classification
Uniforms
Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 13/14 WWI

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