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Recently purchased this relatively clean example of a local Air Raid Precautions service helmet. Based on my limited knowledge and research it appears to be a combat grade Brodie style helmet shell, rejected for combat use and assigned for ARP use. I purchased it from a family member of the ARP serviceman who served in the role in Sackville, New Brunswick during WWII. It has the following features:
- No manufacturer's stamp or markings (possible manufacturer General Steel Wares -G.S.W.?).
- Constructed of non magnetic steel.
- Chin strap lugs are riveted, not welded.
- Interior liner is stamped "7 1/2, V.M.C., II, 1942" on one strap.
ARP helmet 1 by nordlav, on Flickr" />
ARP helmet 2 by nordlav, on Flickr" />
Thanks, and enjoy the hobby!
- No manufacturer's stamp or markings (possible manufacturer General Steel Wares -G.S.W.?).
- Constructed of non magnetic steel.
- Chin strap lugs are riveted, not welded.
- Interior liner is stamped "7 1/2, V.M.C., II, 1942" on one strap.
ARP helmet 1 by nordlav, on Flickr" />ARP helmet 2 by nordlav, on Flickr" />Thanks, and enjoy the hobby!
