British Army Helmet left on grave at Bullecourt

Place Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Bapaume Cambrai Area, Bullecourt
Accession Number RELAWM00515.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Helmet
Physical description Steel
Location Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1917: Bullecourt
Maker Unknown
Date made c.1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Steel British Army Helmet, heavily rusted and missing large sections due to shrapnel damage.

History / Summary

This helmet was found on a crude grave cross marking the grave of a British soldier at Bullecourt.