1939 British Homefront First Aid MkII Steel Helmet

An untouched early wartime MkII helmet with an uncommon variant of First Aid insignia, unknown if worn by a factory first aider or a member of the British Red Cross Society ?.
The shell retains its original factory applied black paint finish and left as found, not been cleaned, can find no evidence of a makers stamp, owners initials 'E.B.M' hand painted to underside of rim.
The undisturbed Mk1 liner is in good order and the Rexene tongues still semi pliable, better than most, the cradle is marked with makers name 'Helmets Ltd' and displays a size 6 3/4 and the year 1939, the Mk1 webbing chinstrap retains good side springs but the mid section is fraying near buckle, some weakness (easily replaced).
Nice early helmet and left as found, still with dirt & dust present.

Code: 51279