Original U.S. WWII Office of Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet British Uniform like others from this period

like others from this period bearing that inspection mark

It is also marked with lot number 2534 on the underside of the rear skirt

Measures 15 inches long

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The parts involved are in unissued mint condition

Original U.S. WWII Office of Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet British Uniform like others from this periodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. Civil Defense helmet was manufactured and issued at the outbreak of WWII for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. These were used by air raid wardens during drills. Overall condition is good but definitely worn, with stamp on the rear inside rim: U. S. GOV'T PROPERTY O. C. D. The abbreviation at the end stands for "Office of Civilian