British helmet markings

[sputnic04]

Hi guys been lurking for quite a while now and have used the forum as a refernce point quite a few times. Now I have a helmet with a white R on the front and rear. the helmet is painted black. what does the R stand for have looked in quite a few places but cant find anything. I know its going to be something obvious but I cant figure it. No markings on the helmet that i can see but the liner arm is marked 7 1/4 m&c 39. can post some photos later when i get home if it will help.
cheers
stu

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Stu, welcome to the forum. I am pleased you are finding it useful.

I can answer your question for you. The "R" marking was used by the Civil Defence and stands for "Rescue" .

Cheers, Ade.

[sputnic04]

thanks ade
knew it was something obvious just couldnt get my head around it
cheers
stu

[SMP]

Actually Ade, it stands for "Rescue". They had the un-enviable job of digging people out of the rubble.

RP/W RP/G RP/R etc were the "Repair parties".

Regards,
Steve