Original British WWII Air Raid Warden Painted Brodie MkII Steel Helmet - Dated 1939 Scottish Militaria of which just 15 were

of which just 15 were serviceable

It bears serial number 1580U on the barrel

The Germans also captured large amounts of foreign equipment during WWII (for example

The best we had and ready to display

In convoy work

Original British WWII Air Raid Warden Painted Brodie MkII Steel Helmet - Dated 1939 Scottish Militaria of which just 15 wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a genuine British manufactured Mark II steel helmet, painted for use by a British Air Raid Warden. These are such an iconic piece of WWII History, reminiscent of the German Blitz over England, and are rarely found today! The shell has been painted black, and has the standard W painted on the front and back of the helmet. The stamping on the underside of the rim is faintly legible.