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

Was £120 now £105

This No.2C shell, designated ‘2C’ by the addition of three holes to each side of the brim and being made from an inferior steel, was manufactured by BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd of Dagenham) in 1940 with a size 7 liner manufactured in 1939 by J Compton Sons & Webb Ltd (London). Retaining its original factory grey green paint with ‘W’ stencilled to the front and ...  read more

Code: 262

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

Was £75 now £65

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 lightw...  read more

Code: 261

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

Was £105 now £90

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.

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Code: 260

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

Was £95 now £85

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

Spanish Civil War, Spanish, Model M26 Helmet.

Was £145 now £105

Used by both Republican and Nationalist forces this M1926, colloquially known as the Trubia, retains much of its original paint finish, original leather and cloth liner and has had field modifications made to the leather chin strap.
A good salty example of these increasingly hard, in original condition, helmets to find. Sourced in Spain during the 1980's....  read more

Code: 48

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

Was £95 now £85

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 ...  read more

Code: 267

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

Was £120 now £105

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.

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Code: 268

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

Was £95 now £80

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.

Was £130 now £110

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.

Was £45 now £40

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