HC Deb 09 July 1896 vol 42 c1107
MAJOR RASCH (Essex, S.E.)

I beg to ask the Financial Secretary to the War Office why helmets without rosettes or chin straps have been served out to the Militia, and whether the War Office intends that the helmets should be used in their present condition?

*THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

The helmets have only just been received from the makers, and were issued in an incomplete state to facilitate the fitting. The chains and appurtenances will be sent to the regiments as soon as they are received from the makers.