Civil Defence helmet, World War II

This British-style helmet (presumably an Australian-made example) was used during World War II by Civil Defence, a homefront organisation dealing with the impact (or possible impact) of the war on the Australian homefront. This particular helmet was issued to P. Marks, and was used by the Civil Defence organisation in Brisbane during 1939-45.

Item ID: 
H46832
Dimensions
Depth: 
285mm
Height: 
135mm
Width: 
285mm
Publisher: 
Queensland Museum
Rights: 

Copyright © Queensland Museum, 2010

Location: 
Australia
Date captured: 
23 November 2010