Early WW2 British Wardens Helmet (Gas Identification Officer)

An early WW2 white painted wardens helmet manufactured by BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd) in 1939, the hand painted exterior is a wartime over paint (and now discoloured) as there is evidence of earlier applied diamond shapes to the front (before W was applied), indicating that this helmet belonged to a Gas Identification Officer whom later added the W.
The underside of the shell retains all the original factory applied smooth khaki paint (all early helmets painted khaki). An excellent condition early oval dome padded liner made by Vero in 1938 and in a large size 7 1/4, the rexene is still quite supple as most found today are in a dry & brittle state.
Original sprung sided webbing chinstrap which has never been removed.
A very nice example of an early Home Front helmet.

Code: 50492