United States. A Home Front Civil Defence Air Raid Warden Helmet Republic of measuring 146 mm (w) x

measuring 146 mm (w) x 330 mm (h) x 55

the reverse maker marked “DR

the left collar tab displays three silvered rank pips

in machine embroidered with a black and white embroidered vertical sword on a black/white outlined shield

partially enameled in black

United States. A Home Front Civil Defence Air Raid Warden Helmet Republic of measuring 146 mm (w) xAn example of a home front civil defense air raid warden helmet, constructed of magnetic metal that has been painted white, bearing the motif of the United States Official Home Front Civilian Defence Air Raid department, the motif consisting of a red and white diagonally striped triangle in a dark blue circular field, the underside of the helmet reveals a web liner constructed of canvas material (one of the strands torn) that is secured to the helmet