WW2 British, Home Front, ‘FG’ (FIRE GUARD), Zuckerman Helmet.

Externally painted white, over the factory grey finish, with one, ½ inch, narrow black band identifies this example as one belonging to a ‘Block Leader’. The shell and liner both date to 1941 with the shell being manufactured by ‘VM’, to size ‘M’, and the liner by M & Co to size 7. Has an additional ‘DIY’ homemade chinstrap of riveted rubber.

Fire Guards came into effect towards ...  read more

Code: 260

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘SFP’ (Supplementary/Street Fire Parties), Zuckerman Helmet.

This example retains its factory grey green finish with the addition of ‘SFP’ stencilled to the front. The liner dates to 1941 and was manufactured by ‘M.M.’ to a good size 6 ¾. Supplementary/Street Fire Parties were active until the end of 1943 when replaced by Fire Guards.

Priced to reflect rank and excellent condition.

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Code: 259

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘AFS’ (Auxiliary Fire Service), Zuckerman Helmet.

This ‘Zuckerman’ was manufactured by PSC (Pressed Steel Company), dates to 194,1 with the application of AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) to front with the addition of the number ‘5’ applied to the sides. The helmet is in good order apart from the ‘lace’ holding the liner in place which has almost rotted away, I am leaving ‘as is’ and will let the new owner decide on whether to replace the lace. read more

Code: 267

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘GPO’ (General Post Office), MkII Helmet.

This General Post Office helmet, as designated by the application to the centre front by the letters ‘GPO’ has a 1940, size 7 ¼ liner manufactured by S.E. Norris Ltd. (Dagenham). Priced to reflect paint loss to dome and some wear.

Please refer to photographs as they form part of the item’s description. For more general information please refer to ‘MKII Helmet History’ below:
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Code: 268

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘W’ (Warden, Outside London), MkII Helmet

A Warden’s helmet from outside London, as designated by having the logo placed to the front of the helmet only, in ‘salty’ condition with some paint loss but with bags of character, if only it could tell a story!! With a good sized 7 liner produced by ‘VERO’ in 1939 (the helmet maker mark is obscured) it displays very well.

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Code: 269

WW2 British, Home Front, ‘W’ (Warden, London), MkII Helmet.

This Wardens helmet, as designated by the application to the centre front by the letter ‘W’, London helmets had the addition of an additional designation to the rear of the helmet, has a 1939 manufactured shell made by Harrison Bros. & Howson (Sheffield). Priced to reflect excellent condition of liner, double decal and minor paint loss.

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Code: 270

WW2 British, Home Front, Zuckerman Helmet Shell.

Zuckerman helmet shell in good order, please note that the liner is missing but displays well and would make a cracking and cheap addition to any collection.

Manufactured by the Press Steel Company as shown by the stamped PSC logo in 1941 to size 'M'.

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Code: 271

WW2, British, ARP/Wardens Whistle and Helmet Grouping, London.

This grouping came with the ARP uniform grouping also for sale, please refer to my other listings.
The group consists of:
1. ARP whistle manufactured by Hudson & Co. of Barr Street, Hockley, Birmingham (found in the breast pocket of the ARP blouse I have listed).

2. Wardens helmet, as designated by the application to the centre front by the letter ‘W’, London helmet...  read more

Code: 441