Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet British Ordnance 000 French soldiers) were evacuated

000 French soldiers) were evacuated – the miracle of Dunkirk

Staff Sergeant Chevrons

They are retained by nickel (worn away) rivets with dressed obverse heads

This black paint is 90% throughout and still has a bright finish with typical wear for the age

improvements in Republic of China Air Force fighter quality and quantities caused losses to mount

Original U.S. WWI M1917 WWII Civil Defense Auxiliary Police Corps Helmet British Ordnance 000 French soldiers) were evacuatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a helmet original made for WWI that was reissued and repainted at the outbreak of WW2 for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. The insignia on the front signifies Auxiliary Police with number 209 (we have not been able to trace significance of 209). Overall condition is good with much original paint remaining, a WWII issue canvas chin strap