Description:
- Commemorative helmet of the third battle of Ypres.
- Ypres is a city in the west of Belgium, capital of the district of the same name, in the region of West Flanders.
- Ypres was also a World War I battle that pitted the British and their allies against the German Empire. It took place on the Western Front in 1917 for control of the roads south and east of the Belgian city of Ypres.
- The helmet is made of bronze, and bears an olive branch, the world symbol of peace.
- The word "Ypres" is engraved on the brim of the helmet.
Condition and damage:
- The helmet is in very good condition.
- It is in one piece, with no major knocks or cracks.
- It retains a beautiful period patina.
- The object shows wear and tear typical of it"s age.
Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector"s item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos do not match the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
3639 - Bronze commemorative helmet Ypres. World War I...