Mk2. No.2C C.D.REGION XII

[tinlid]

Prior to the outbreak of WW2, it was recognised that an integrated civil defence service (called Air Raid Precautions until 1941) would be required and that the Home Office, the responsible department, would need considerable augmentation. This resulted in the creation of the Ministry of Home Security, to be responsible for all civil defence matters. Fire and Police services remained under the control of the Home Office.

The country was divided into 12 civil defence regions, each under a Civil Regional Commissioner.

1 Northern Region - HQ Newcastle
2 North Eastern Region - HQ Leeds
3 Borth Midland Region - HQ Nottingham
4 Eastern Region - HQ Cambridge
5 London Region - HQ London
6 Southern Region - HQ Reading
7 South Western Region - HQ Bristol
8 Wales Region - HQ Cardiff
9 Midland Region - HQ Birmingham
10 North Western Region - HQ Manchester
11 Scotland Region - HQ Edinburgh
12 South Eastern Region - HQ Tunbridge Wells
This system had its origins in the English Civil War when Cromwell similarly divided the country and placed his famous Major Generals in control of each division. The Cold War administration follows on from this practice.

An No.2C belonging to C.D. Region 12, South Eastern Region-HQ Tunbridge Wells.
Both shell & liner dated 1940.

[bananamafia]

Now that is helmet porn.

[ynot]

I was going to bid on that but mistakenly thought the CD regions dated from the 1950s. A nice helmet and probably very, very rare.

[Jerry B]

I thought about bidding, but have other commitments for my money at this time. Very nice.

[Composite]

'nice helmet Mr Lid. We've got two of them now....but where are the rest????

'always thought these one's were a bit odd....no stripes, diamonds, red or white paint....and no "Sub Deputy This" or "Asst Sub That" but nicely painted and comparing them all (well our two at least) painted by the same hand.

...perhaps there were only two.......;-)

[tinlid]

I'm sure others will add theirs soon.
Thanks

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

I'm sure others will add theirs soon.
Thanks

I would not be so sure Aaron, I think you have a very rare helmet, and a great looking one at that. Maybe they are the only two left surviving. Leon,

[Composite]

OK Leon......now go and find some others! ;-)

[tinlid]

Like two peas in an pod.