WW2 Canadian RCASC Named Mk2 Steel Helmet Maker GSW DP&H

This is a World War II Canadian RCASC (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps) Mk2 steel helmet, named to an individual servicemember. Produced by General Steel Wares (GSW) with a liner manufactured by DP&H (Dominion Plastics & Hardware), this helmet is an example of standard-issue Canadian headgear of the period. The Mk2 helmet design was widely adopted throughout the Commonwealth and features a shallow, broad-brimmed steel shell intended to offer protection from shrapnel and debris. Canadian Mk2 helmets are distinguishable by specific manufacturing marks and liner arrangements. The liner is comprised of pressed fiber material, secured by a central nut, and fitted with an adjustable web chinstrap for stability. The helmet bears the service corps designation and the original owner’s name, providing historical context and personal association with the RCASC’s critical logistical role during the war. This piece reflects typical wartime production standards and represents Canadian military equipment of the 1939-1945 era.