WW2 British ARP 'Chief Warden' Helmet 1938

A wonderful ''Timecapsule' piece of London Blitz history ! This WW2 Home Front Chief Wardens helmet has senior rank double black stripes with 'W' to front & back.
I offer this helmet completely uncleaned & as found with years of dirt & grime buildup over its white painted finish . This helmet shows wear & must have seen much devastation in the aftermath of the London bombing raids.
A MkII helmet it was factory painted in khaki before being overpainted in black then white probably twice with the black stripes added over the last coat due to promotion through the ranks. Underside of the helmet rim shows edges of the black paint with the original khaki visible to dome. The outer liner securing nut shows evidence of both white & black paint which has not adhered very well but is totally original to the helmet. Being an early issue the liner cradle is VERO marked & 1938 dated. Chinstrap is original to the helmet & retains elasticity.
A true piece of Home Front history .

Code: 13119