British MKII combat helmet painted black for issue to Police and ARP wardens. Surface wear with rust through the black paint. Inside shell still has its khaki combat paint. Shell stamped 'WD 1/39' for maker William Dodson & Son Ltd Birmingham 1939. Additional stamp 'HSU' beside.
MKI liner has War Department stamp and maker stamp 'J.C.S. & W. Ltd' for J.Crompton Sons & Webb Ltd, London. Size stamp '7' and date but this is at liner edge and ineligible but possibly 1939. Elasticated chinstrap in good condition. |
