Hobsons and Sons was located at Lexington street fro 1880 to the turn of the century before moving to Tooley street. As was metiond previously, both the helmet and tin carry this address.The 15th Field Battery was located at Shefford in 1895. So it would suggest that the helmet and tin are from between 1895 and 1900 ( when Hobson relocated to Tooley St). But the helmet ould very well have been worn for many years thereafter. So now to find out about the owners service record ( Lieut C McK Cotton) and if he was part of the CEF.
Thank you Bill
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