Need help identifying an old WWII helmet.

[SlapShot]

My money is on this one ...

UNITED KINGDOM civil defence helmet

This is a fibre helmet, with a standard British mk1 liner. It isn't a particularly strong item, but would protect against falling objects. As it is fibre throughout it would be essential in areas with electrical hazards.
It has an extra, thicker, layer of the same fibre across the crown of the shell.

[Widewing]

Dunn & Co was one of many hat makers under contract to manufacture "pressed fibre" civil defense helmets to a government pattern during the war.

You can read a bit about Dunn & Co and its current status here: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19961220/ai_n14072260

My regards,

Widewing

[Obie303]

Thanks for all the help folks!  I'm very surprised that the British were using a "pressed fibre" material during the war.  Then again, with the restrictions of metals used for planes, ships, and tanks, it actually makes sense.

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Obie