Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Helmet

unknown (Manufacturer)

Compressed cardboard helmet claimed to have been issued to an unknown Bevin Boy.

The helmet is of a different design to the ones issued to mine workers in South Wales during the 1950s-60s.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2010.6

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Bevin boys
Association Type: Clubs & institutions

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer

Acquisition

donation, 1/2/2010

Measurements

Length (mm): 270
Width (mm): 204
Height (mm): 130
Weight (g): 242.8

Material

Compressed fibre (paper)
Metal
Textile

Categories

Coal 20th century, mid
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