SCARCE**WW2 Era British Home Front, Manchester University ARP \'Tommy Helmet\' Clothing

**SCARCE**WW2 Era British Home Front, Manchester University ARP 'Tommy Helmet'. Sn 20439 - 20439

In late autumn 1940, the Blitz spread beyond London to Britain's other major towns and cities. Many were the locations of major war industries. However, it was often their compact commercial centres and residential areas including Educational premises that were most badly affected by air raids. Manchester, in the north-west of England, was hit by two nights of air raids in December 1940. These are often referred to as the 'Christmas Blitz'. As a result of these raids, an estimated 684 people died and more than 2,000 were injured.During WW2 large factories and Educational Premises in Britain maintained their own Air Raid Precautions (ARP) units and issued their staff with Tommy helmets to protect them in the event of German air raids. This is an excellent complete, original, WW2, steel 'Tommy' helmet, manufactured staff working at the historic Manchester University. The helmet has original green paint and no dents. The front has the colourful heraldic arms of Manchester University (illustrated). It is approx UK size 7. There are no date or manufacturer stamps visible on the inner rim of the helmet but they may be present under the paint. It has its original oil cloth liner and sprung webbing chinstrap all of which are completely intact and in excellent condition. This is a scarce WW2 dated Home Front helmet with connection to a famous University. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20439

£295.00