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    78th Battalion Marked Mk I

    edstorey
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    Post by edstorey Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:54 pm

    This is the only Battalion marked Mk I Helmet that I have.

    78th Battalion Marked Mk I BritishBrodie-withCanadian4thDivision78thBattalionCEFinsignia
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    Post by mk1rceme Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:30 pm

    Very nice! I have yet to find a rimless...let alone Bn. marked. All plain-janes in my collection.


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    Post by sarge5020 Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:00 am

    Curious, is there a name in the helmet? My great uncle George Davies fought with the 78th all through the war.

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    Post by edstorey Sat Feb 08, 2014 7:15 am

    There is no name in it.
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    Post by Jonhno Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:04 pm

    whats the inside like Ed and what markings may I ask, does the sand finish go inside too or a top coat over green.  What date would you place this, and if again it needs some attention elsewhere for a while let us know lol
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    Post by Jonhno Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:59 am

    was looking at something else and came across this painting, I thought it was interesting for the detail of the helmet and also the shoulder flash, made me think of your helmet Ed

    https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/john-a-canadian-soldier-n05268
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    Post by birkie Tue May 27, 2014 9:38 pm

    Awesome helmet Ed, super hard to find and in great condition, would love to see the liner. Thanks for showing, Keith

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