Canada, Dominion. A Cawnpore-Style Helmet, by Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd Province of China SK) Two-piece construction

SK)  Two-piece construction

Measuring 215 mm (w) x 170 mm (h)

one tab exhibiting wear in one corner on the forest green base

intact enamels and glass inlays

The collar is piped with aluminum bullion and the collar tabs are beautiful yellow color velvet background with a full bullion wreath

Canada, Dominion. A Cawnpore-Style Helmet, by Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd Province of China SK) Two-piece constructionA very fine example of a South Africa campaign private purchase Cawnpore style helmet and characteristic of those helmets worn by Canadians throughout the war and to the beginning of the First War. Manufactured by Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd, Toronto, with a khaki multilayered canvas covering with green interior and a fine makers plate in red with leather liner and red silk interior. Interestingly, the cotton period patch on the left side of the helmet is