ARP helmet. A white metal helmet with a wide brim and a bowl shaped top, with the letter R painted on.

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

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