Ww1 canadian 8th battalion helmet check

[matthewsq]

Hey everyone,

Im always looking to expand my canadian Brodie collection, and just saw this one for sale. Could I get some opinions on it? Is it just me, or does the red paint appear over the rust/scratches in some spots?


Thanks in advance!

Quinn

[Jerry B]

It depends if you think a helmet would only have the formation sign painted on it when it was brand new or would it have seen some service use and wear prior to that. I think that many WWI formation signs were only painted on after the end of hostilities, though I could be wrong.

The pictures are not really clear enough for me to comment on whether the sign was painted recently or some time much closer to the period of use.

[matthewsq]

Thanks for the reply jerry. I agree, im pretty sure they were added post war in 1919. I'll ask for clearer photos.

[matthewsq]

Hopefully this has better resolution. Thoughts?