Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Helmet
Cromwell Protector safety helmet. The helmet belonged to quarryman Hugh Morris of Rhianfa, Brynrefail who worked at the Dinorwig Slate Quarries during the 1950's. Helmet made of compressed cardboard with metal studs on exterior, interior is made up of a canvas frame with webbing. Small hole inserted through one corner of helmet. On the right corner of helmet are scratch marks BA or BT.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2001.8/1
Creation/Production
Helmets Ltd.
Date: 1950s (early)
Acquisition
Donation, 15/1/2001
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 289
Height
(mm): 219
Material
compressed fibre (paper)
metal
canvas
Location
In store
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