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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
Location
In store
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