Early WW2 Civil Defence MkII No.2C Steel Helmet

A fresh to the market example, retaining much of its original factory-applied grey paintwork finish and with typical 3 hole configuration to rim, this denoting manufacture with a lesser grade steel and not for frontline combat use, the underside of the rim is maker marked J.S.S for Joseph Sankey & Son. The 1940 dated liner is in very good,clean condition with the Rexene tongues remaining quite pliable, usual hairlines but no weakness at all, date marked on cradle but quite faint, good clear size stamp 6 3/4. Excellent, undisturbed side-sprung webbing chinstrap with early type brass buckle (rounded edges). Some blistering and minor loss to external paintwork near the crown (seen in images) and a minor indentation to rim edge, hardly noticeable but best to mention. A nice all original, un-messed with, home front helmet.