Title
ARP helmet. A white metal helmet with a wide brim and a bowl shaped top, with the letter R painted on.
Identifier
ABDUA:17644
Description
One 'Rescue' ARP (Air Raid Precautions) warden's 'tin hat', white, 1939 issue. Used by Mr J Barclay during his duties as section (platoon) leader in Aberdeen Civil Defence.
Inscription: R
Inscription: R
Date
Early: 1939 Late: 1945
Format
metal steel cotton leather ox skin, Oval. L: 308 mm W: 290 mm
Coverage
Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire
Source
Field Collector: Barclay,James.S
Type
Physical Object
Provenance
Acquisition Source: Barclay, J.A
UUID
73b1bb83-0b31-4d8c-9548-f40b774629de