Helmet; ARP Air Raid Wardens helmet, 1939 - 1945

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Reference number	1995/1482
Description	Black helmet with white 'W' on front and rear. The helmet is fitted with an internal metal and leather safety structure and a fabric chinstrap. The helmet is stamped inside 'A50 BMH 1/1939'. This helmet is not of LTPB origin but of a common style as used by LT staff. It is believed that the 'W' stands for Warden.
Manufacturer	unknown
Dates	1939 - 1945
Collection	Uniforms
Object type	Helmet
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Helmet WW2 Safety Air raid War Warden
Completeness	74% 74% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	125mm
  Length	308mm
  Width	288mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Black Green

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	A50 BMH 1/1939 W

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Metal Leather Cloth

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Unknown, 1939 - 1945
  Designer	Unknown,
  Issuer	Local Authority, 1939 - 1945

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Issued to	ARP wardens,