British Metropolitan Police Mk-II Steel Helmet, 1939

This British Mk-II steel helmet was worn by a metropolitan police officer during World War II (1939-1945). It has a blue paint finish with the title "POLICE" in white, which was the style worn by the metropolitan police.1 The interior has a Mk-II liner with Mk-III elastic chinstrap. The "BMB 1939" stamp on the shell and liner indicate that both were manufactured by Briggs Motor Bodies in 1939.

United Kingdom World War II
Civil Helmet 1939
BRH-140-0211

Description by Jordan Winter