M26 civil defense Adrian

[António Fragoeiro]

Another recent purchase.
Also comes from my friends collection.
Its complete with liner and chinstrap but no photos of the interior.
By information gathered its a civil defense lid, but i have not seen more helmets like this.
I will pick it up in the next few days.
Cheers.
Nuno

[emileverbunt]

Indeed a M26 CIvil Defense. DP stands for "Defense Passive".

I believe during the war the German occupier ordered steel helmets for DP use to be painted white. I think to prevent them to be used as combat helmets. This would not be a good idea in winter I spuppose!
Cheers,
Emile

[António Fragoeiro]

Some more photos.
Cheers.
Nuno