Record

Title	ARP warden's helmet
Repository	Harrow Museum Collection
Ref No	HMC/T/3/2017:132
ObjectNumber	2017:132
Date	20th Century
Description	ARP warden's Mk.II British helmet, painted steel. Cream (probably originally white) with black "W" painted on front and back. Leather and textile lining and strap.
Comments	ARP service personnel were issued with Mk.II British helmets. Depending on the role of the wearer, the helmet would be marked with a letter or letters to easily allow others to ascertain their role at an incident.The W on this helmet stands for Warden (some Warden/Fire Guards had W/FG). Higher rank within the warden service was denoted by a white helmet and black bands
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Object Name	Helmet
Materials	Steel, leather, textile
Location	On Display

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