Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
BE2001.1.10 |
Object Name |
Helmet, Military |
Other Name |
Helmet, Brodie |
Description |
A steel combat military or Brodie helmet with a domed crown and narrow brim, shaped like a soup bowl. There is an elastic webbing and canvas chin strap, and a rubber, domed interior. The rim's underside reads "G. S. W./ MK T/ B/1940". Also written are the letters "G" and "S" in grease pencil. |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Dimensions |
H-15 W-32 L-29 cm |
History |
The Brodie Helmet, so named after John L. Brodie of London, England, was the first steel helmet introduced during WW1. After a great many soldiers suffered lethal head wounds, the traditional cloth caps were replaced in the Summer of 1915 with the steel combat helmet. The Brodie Helmet was used during WWII and is still used in some parts of the world today, like Pakistan. The helmet belonged to Geoffrey Sayers (1907-1997) who served in the war with the Lorne Scots. Geoffrey Harris Sayers was the first child of Beverly and Annie Sayers (née Harris). A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on June 14th, 1938. Two years later, he was appointed Lieutenant and later the rank of Temporary Captain. He was recommended for appointment to the Lorne Scots (P. D. and H. Regiment) based out of Brampton. According to his military file, Captain Geoffrey Sayers served with the Canadian Forces from April 21st, 1941 until October 11th, 1945, when he was honourably discharged. From 1941 until March 1945 Sayers also served with the British Forces as he held British Citizenship. He later received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp (1935-45). Reference: Imperial War Museum https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30090820#:~:text=The%20original%20and%20very%20distinctive,to%20produce%20in%20large%20numbers. |
People |
Sayers, Geoffrey Harris |