This Skullgard brand mining helmet was made by the Mine Safety Appliances Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Skullgard brand helmet was developed by MSA in 1930. The hat is made of Bakelite plastic, with a metal lamp bracket protruding from the front that would have held an electric cap lamp. A cord holder can be seen to the rear of the helmet.
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