~ WW2 1939 British Air Raid Wardens Mk II Brodie Helmet ~
The front brim is stamped "48" and "1/1939".
~ Air Raid Wardens ~
Air Raid Wardens were essential civilian volunteers in Britain's Air Raid Precautions (ARP) service during WWII, protecting the public during enemy bombing. Operating from local posts, they enforced blackout regulations, sounded sirens, directed people to shelters, and reported bomb damage. They provided a vital link between the public and emergency services.