Published WW2 British Police Inspectors Helmet 1939

A totally untouched rare wartime Police Inspectors helmet which can be seen on page 151 of the superb Adrian Blake reference book ' Helmets of the Home Front'.
A blue MkII helmet overpainted in white with one rank pip surmounting what appears to be a decal type transfer ' POLICE' it would appear this style originated in the London area. With heavy service wear throughout there are chips & scuffs to the exterior with an uncleaned & cobwebbed interior that looks like it was in a shed for a long time ! Remains of the blue paint can be seen to rim underside with 1938 dated chinstrap lugs & 1938 date to rim ( See images ) . Liner cradle can be faintly seen to bear the maker name & date of 'JCS&W Ltd 1939' ( Compton & Webb).
Web chinstrap is intact with the initials 'NW' . Rare helmet & one that has seen much war service by a Police Inspector .

Code: 11328