Non-regulation helmet

Steel helmet belonging to Edward Napier Green (b. 1903), Acting Temporary Commander RN. Both this helmet and the gas mask (UNI1203) are examples of protective clothing that were issued to civilians, such as Air Raid Wardens, and those serving on a land base.

Object Details

ID: UNI1173
Collection: Uniforms; Special collections
Type: Helmet
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 20th century; circa 1939
People: Green, Edward Napier, Eng-Cdr,
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Green Blackwall Collection
Measurements: Overall: 125 x 317 x 290 mm