Circa 1953 British MK IV "Turtle" Police Helmet
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Circa 1953 British MK IV "Turtle" Police Helmet

Code: pdu50053mk4
$135.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a 1953 British MK IV "Turtle" Police Helmet. 

These were an update of the MK III Police Helmet, created during WWII. The MK IV was updated for Cold War usage for Police Protection of Civilians during anticipated Air Raids. 
The helmet is large and is in medium weight steel, painted blue, with a chinstrap. 
A decal with word POLICE in white is prominently displayed on the front. 

VINTAGE: Circa 1953.

SIZE: Approximately 5-1/2" in height; head opening is about 12" in depth x about 10" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Painted steel, elasticized woven cotton strap, metal buckles.

ATTACHMENT: To be worn protectively on head, secured by chinstrap with buckles.

MARKINGS: Faint but appears to be: __ CO AS 1953

ITEM NOTES: This is from a collection of Police Artifacts which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until it is identified. VJX13 LX3/13 SLAAEX06/02/25 psACEX06/02/25

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The helmet has some scuff marks and wear on the inside the edge; there are also some areas of a black rubberized residue on the outside.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.