vintage souvenir hard hat Pope John Paul II's 1984 visit TO

vintage souvenir hard hat commemorating Pope John Paul II's historic 1984 Papal Visit to Canada. Adjustable size Likely from the Toronto visit - decal has some small damage from when placed on hat Nice Roman Catholic RC Toronto History or Polish Canadian Pride $22 East York Donlands O'Connor pickup This is a rare vintage souvenir hard hat commemorating Pope John Paul II's historic 1984 Papal Visit to Canada Item Context & DetailsThe Event: In September 1984, Pope John Paul II embarked on a marathon 12-day, 15,000-kilometer trek from coast to coast. It marked the first time a reigning Pope ever set foot on Canadian soil, drawing massive crowds at parks, airports, and open fields despite frequently torrential, muddy conditions. The Souvenir: Millions of pieces of novelty merch flooded the country, including mugs, pins, trucker hats, and specialized commemorative items. This specific construction hard hat features a colorful front-facing decal depicting the Pope holding his papal ferula (pastoral staff) framed by a yellow border that reads "John Paul II – 1984 Papal Visit."Such items were commonly used or collected by construction crew members, security personnel, and volunteers who helped construct the massive custom outdoor altars and staging structures for the Papal masses See my other ads too - over 300 wonderful quirky items Easy going and reliable seller with lots of stuff - see my feedback Flexible re pickup Elmsdale Road M4J 3M3 Donlands O'Connor East York Don Mills south exit off DVP Just south of Leaside bridge