Wolsley Helmet – 1910 – 1914

Wolsley helmet with khaki cover and  chin straps
On card “Wolsley helmet 1910-1914. White helmet with field cover worn without a cap badge by other ranks”

One of a complete collection of regimental headdress with the exception of the feather bonnet (not present in museum). The original Glengarry from 1892 is still standard to the present day only construction materials have changed. The Balmoral style headdress was introduced in 1914 to regimental service and only construction materials have changed.

Classification
Uniforms
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years
Location of artifact
Case 7 Headdress

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