Unknown Helmet ww1

**Roger M** · 06-09-2015, 11:04 AM

I have had this Helmet for a while and it has been posted on another forum so apologies if you have seen it before.

I think Tinlid may have another example with a better liner. It looks to be ww1 American made by the liner rivet and strap.

**tinlid** · 06-09-2015, 04:37 PM

Hi Roger,
It's British & made by Head Protectors,(private purchase) haven't seen one before with the sides straightened out before.
The R stands for Rescue.

**asterperious** · 06-09-2015, 05:30 PM

It is WW II era Civil defence, as and indicated above - private purchase.

**Roger M** · 06-09-2015, 10:43 PM

by tinlid

Hi Roger,
It's British & made by Head Protectors,(private purchase) haven't seen one before with the sides straightened out before.

Thanks Aaron,
where did you get the information, has yours still got the label ?
Its definitely an American made buckle though isn't it ?

**tinlid** · 06-10-2015, 07:09 AM

Unfortunately mine has not got the label, but I have seen some still with one.
What makes you think the strap is American?

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-10-2015, 07:31 AM

The strap and buckle are certainly British.

I have the same design buckle used on equipment straps and side screens on my Jeep. They called them "quick release".

Cheers, Ade.