Canadian Army Mk2 Helmet GSW 1940 With Service Number Queen’s University

The Canadian Army Mk2 Helmet GSW 1940 is a steel combat helmet manufactured by General Steel Wares (GSW) and issued to Canadian forces during the Second World War. This example bears a production date of 1940 and features the distinctive broad brim and shallow dome design associated with the Mk2 model, derived from the British Brodie helmet. The helmet was widely used by Canadian military personnel from its introduction through the end of the war. This particular item includes a service number, which was commonly stenciled or painted for identification purposes, as well as an association with Queen’s University, a known participant in Canadian officer training programs during the war. The GSW manufacturer’s mark and date are visible to confirm authenticity. The Mk2 helmet remains an important artifact in militaria collections, representing Canadian military history and the standard equipment issued to a generation of service members during a significant period of conflict.