Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF United Republic of called the Exposition Universelle

called the Exposition Universelle

A gilded brass bar emanates from the back of the baseplates and extends down to a boiled and blackened leather neck guard

Grand Cross - On full length sash

the pages themselves remaining pristine with the odd exception

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF United Republic of called the Exposition UniverselleAn excellent example of a First War Helmet, with solid, deep and texturized field period green paint, complete leather and horse hair liner, original chin strap, and importantly, a strong and crisp 2nd Battalion flash on the exterior front; a better officer's helmet will not be found. Acquired with lot number C7613, attributed to Lieutenant Gilmore of the 2nd Battalion. Gilmore's Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal was sold by eMedals in