WW1 Canadian CEF 1st Mortar Machine Gun Div Marked Helmet With Liner and Chin Strap

This is a World War I era helmet attributed to the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), specifically marked for the 1st Mortar Machine Gun Division. The helmet features standard steel construction typical of British and Commonwealth Brodie helmets issued during the conflict. It retains its original liner and chin strap, components that provided comfort and security for the wearer in combat conditions. Division markings are present, indicating assignment to the 1st Mortar Machine Gun Division, a specialized unit responsible for operating trench mortars and machine guns on the Western Front. The liner is constructed from leather and oilcloth, secured with string, and the chin strap is made of canvas, both characteristic of period manufacture. Helmets of this type were issued to Canadian troops engaged in front line actions between 1916 and 1918. This artifact serves as a representative example of Canadian military equipment from the First World War.