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Helmet
Black painted steel helmet with the letters ARP painted in white on the front. Canvas inside fittings with cruciform pad inside crown. Fabric chin strap is attached through metal loops and brackets. Area around one bracket stamped G27 / BMB and 1 / 1939, BMB identifying Briggs Motor Bodies of Dagenham as manufacturer. Second World War issue. Formerly of Gwent Police Museum collection.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F09.29.60
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Heddlu Gwent Police
Association Type: wear
Date: 1939 - 1945 (circa)
Creation/Production
Briggs Motor Bodies
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 308
Width
(mm): 286
Height
(mm): 120
Material
steel
leather
fabric
canvas (cotton)
Location
In store
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