Original U.S. WWII Office of Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet Vietnam with a 6 ¾” dagger

with a 6 ¾” dagger style blade

The light control filters for the bulb still look to function as well

with die stamped steel construction

which is intricately engraved/embossed with plant motifs

Original U.S. WWII Office of Civilian Defense Air Raid Warden Helmet Vietnam with a 6 ¾” daggerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. Civil Defense helmet was manufactured and issued at the outbreak of WWII for use in the Civil Defense program specifically the United States Citizens Defense Corps Auxiliary Police. These were used by air raid wardens during drills. Overall condition is good but definitely worn, with stamp on the rear inside rim: U. S. GOV'T PROPERTY O. C. D. The abbreviation at the end stands for "Office of Civilian