Original U.S. WWII Office of Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet British Uniform however these early Model 1921

however these early Model 1921 helmets have become been quite hard to find of late and unfortunately we were only able to obtain this one from a private collector

It is also marked with lot number 2534 on the underside of the rear skirt

or else they would have perished

Original metal finish has been faded to a nice worn blue patina with all proofs still present

probably from trying to use them to cut something larger or harder than wire

Original U.S. WWII Office of Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet British Uniform however these early Model 1921Original Item: Only One Available. This U. S. Civil Defense helmet was manufactured and issued at the outbreak of WWII for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. These were used by air raid wardens during drills. Overall condition is good but definitely worn, with stamp on the rear inside rim: U. S. GOV'T PROPERTY O. C. D. The abbreviation at the end stands for "Office of Civilian