Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Helmet

unknown (Manufacturer)

Colliery officials leather helmet (skull cap). Worn by Deputy David Rees who survived the Cambrian explosion in 1905. Mr Rees suffered burns and head injuries, but survived. He lived to the age of 86 years at Clydach Vale, Rhondda.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2009.128/14

Creation/Production

Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Period: 20th century, early

Acquisition

purchase, 23/12/2009

Measurements

Length (mm): 270
Width (mm): 140
Height (mm): 154
Weight (g): 200

Material

Leather
Metal
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