MkII Brodie Helmet - ARP Warden - School

A Brodie MKII helmet for an Air Raid Precautions warden attached to a school. Green painted military grade shell has a wide white band with 'W' front and back and the school badge - a blue and white quartile shield - either side. Believed to be Palmers Green High School for Girls in Windmill Hill, London, which was established in 1905. Black inner shell with some rust to inner crown. Faint BMB makers mark and 1939 date. Original liner with crosspiece and part-elasticated chinstrap.