BRITISH WWII ARSENAL FOOTBALL CLUB AIR RAID WARDEN’S HELMET

A fabulously rare Civil Defence helmet, painted black with to the front face side in white ink ‘Warden Arsenal F.C.’ maker marked and dated ‘1939’ with its full liner and its elasticated canvas chinstrap. The initials ‘EB’ is hand painted in white to the inner skirt. The collector for this helmet lived within two miles of the proximity of the old Arsenal Highbury Football Club grounds. Recently discovered in a house clearance in Finsbury Park, London, which is next door to the grounds. The collector’s original very descriptive label is still attached to this helmet.

Ref; 97119 XCMO