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Old 09-06-22, 04:07 PM
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Default Camouflaged MK2 helmet with two unknown insignia

Hello,

I picked up this British camouflaged MK2 helmet a few days ago.
There are two insignia that I can't identify. Can you help me ?

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Old 09-06-22, 04:31 PM
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The hood is the type used by the Auxiliary Fire Service to prevent water going down the back of the neck!

https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30101022

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The hood is the type used by the Auxiliary Fire Service to prevent water going down the back of the neck!

https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30101022

Tim
Its an anti-gas curtain, also used by the NFS.

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Unfortunately when I try to use a smiling face emoji to indicate humour it shows as an exclamation mark.

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Old 10-06-22, 08:46 AM
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Thank you for your answers.
Insignia may be tied to city of assignment (if AFS/NFS helmet).
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A camouflaged helmet is unlikely to have been used by civil defence.
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