This is a British WWII Air Raid Wardens steel tommy helmet. ARP service personnel were issued with Mk. II British helmets. These were often not made to the same level as issued to soldiers to reduce costs. These helmets, which had less resistance to ballistic impact. Depending on the role of the person the helmet would be marked with a letter or letters to easily allow others to ascertain their role at an incident. W for wardens (some warden/fire guards had W/FG). Rank within the warden service was denoted by a white helmet and black bands. R for rescue services (later HR and LR were used for heavy and light rescue parties) RP for repair parties-FAP for first aid parties and first aid posts-A for-ambulance drivers-M for messenger/runner. The helmet retains most of its original black painted finish both to the outside and inside of the helmet. The helmet has a white W painted to the front indicating a Warden role. The helmet is complete with its original liner and original spring tensioned webbing chin strap which are all in very good order. The price includes UK delivery. 22553:12.