Early Mk2 Wardens Helmet.

[ynot]

Thanks Aaron,your input is always welcomed,am I right in assuming when these Lids left the factory only one "W" was painted on?and i read a post of yours some time ago that the second "W" was added around 1940 sometime?also how did you know the shell maker?thanks as always.

I wondered that too so took a closer look at pic 4, it's stamped along where the brim meets the bowl.

Tony

[ruddersrangers44]

Correct and thanks Tony,should have remembered that from before when Aaron identified my F/L Homefront Army Helmet,always stamped to the rear.

[tinlid]

I guess when they left the factory in khaki green smooth paint pre 1939, & black after, the letters for whatever ARP service would have been added locally.
& or, by the owner of the helmet.

[ynot]

Correct and thanks Tony,should have remembered that from before when Aaron identified my F/L Homefront Army Helmet,always stamped to the rear.

And best of all Jake, I've finally managed to remove the liner bolt from my early warden's helmet, gave it a wipe and saw it the same liner maker as your one but couldn't make out the helmet stamp until Aaron identified yours as F & L, another look and yep it's the same so thanks to both of you, for the pics and eagle eyes.

Tony

[ruddersrangers44]

There you go then Tony,killed 2 birds with 1 stone so to speak..............

[OldSteel]

Hi all,
to complete the research i post a British District Warden and a Aussie Warden WW2, i hope it is interesting.

roberto

[Redstalker]

Nice lid Jake I will post my one up soon

[tinlid]

A couple of nice home front helmets Roberto, the Aussie warden has traveled far to get to you.

[OldSteel]

True!, tinlid
and are pleased that they have been to your liking.

good evening
roberto

[James C]

you have done well there jake its in really good shape i like it especially with the different W typeface front and rear