£820
Great War Steel Helmet Attributed to Captain K G Menzies MC Welsh Guards late 2nd Life Guards, 2nd pattern steel helmet with rimed edge. Retaining much of its original paint finish to the exterior. White painted insignia of the Welsh Guards to the front centre of the helmet. Complete with its original leather chinstrap but missing the oil skin part of the liner. Helmet has the initials KGM to the inside.
Keith Graham Menzies served with the 2nd Life Guards as a 2nd Lieutenant in France and Flanders from 8th October 1914. He later transferred to the Welsh Guards and rose to the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Military Cross (MC) for gallantry in WW1, the citation for the award appeared in the London Gazette 26th July 1918, For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the troops on the flank were seen to be retiring, he took a message through an intense barrage, to warn the supporting companies. In subsequent operations he has displayed great courage and initiative.
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