WW2 British, Home Front, ‘Plasfort’ Composite Helmet.

Several commercially manufactured helmets were targeted towards the civilian market during WW2. Some were adopted by factory workers, especially those working in munitions as sparks could be avoided. Emulating the shape of the MkII steel helmet they provided rudimentary protection but had a psychological benefit. Some were made from Bakelite and others from lightweight alloy or composite fibre.

The ‘Plasfort’ design dates to 1940, the shell was compression moulded from phenol formaldehyde with a raised moulded logo, ‘REGD PLASFORT PAT APPLIED FOR’, on the underside of the rim. It was thicker than the usual steel helmet but utilised some component parts used in military helmets such as liner and chin strap.

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Code: 261