Original British Ministry of Defense Fire Helmet Hand Select:Yes Fortunately this did not materialize

Fortunately this did not materialize and hence these few examples survived WW2

These were not worn high on the chest like most Sten magazine pouches

Coelostats

• Maker’s code with size marking “66” stamped on the interior of the shell

Supplier to the British Fire Service on a "when available" basis

Original British Ministry of Defense Fire Helmet Hand Select:Yes Fortunately this did not materializeOriginal Item: Just released from British Ministry of Defense stores, these are the Spaceman style Fire Fighting Helmets issued to the British Military for combating fuel and chemical fires. A hard plastic composition space type helmet with metal grill reinforced transparent hinged visor. Fire retardant silver neck and shoulder protector, complete with liner. Ready to wear! An interesting and unusual piece of official military firefighting equipment