Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac then reverse with a black

then reverse with a black hinge and banjo-stye pinback meeting a flat wire catch

where he was named a Sergeant on October 17

1st Class Grade (silver

by Rubbell Uniform Co

Footnote: The 1st Armoured Division was formed in Scotland in 1942

Canada, CEF. A 2nd Battalion Helmet, Lieutenant Gilmore, 2nd Battalion CEF consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac then reverse with a blackAn excellent example of a First War Helmet, with solid, deep and texturized field period green paint, complete leather and horse hair liner, original chin strap, and importantly, a strong and crisp 2nd Battalion flash on the exterior front; a better officer's helmet will not be found. Acquired with lot number C7613, attributed to Lieutenant Gilmore of the 2nd Battalion. Gilmore's Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal was sold by eMedals in