United States. A Home Front Civil Defence Air Raid Warden Helmet United Republic of Sarah Thomson of Hamilton)

Sarah Thomson of Hamilton)

built in Trieste

The pumpkin-coloured celluloid grip has faded slightly with time

along with a framed circular laurel wreath

The certificate is constructed of cardstock

United States. A Home Front Civil Defence Air Raid Warden Helmet United Republic of Sarah Thomson of Hamilton)An example of a home front civil defense air raid warden helmet, constructed of magnetic metal that has been painted white, bearing the motif of the United States Official Home Front Civilian Defence Air Raid department, the motif consisting of a red and white diagonally striped triangle in a dark blue circular field, the underside of the helmet reveals a web liner constructed of canvas material (one of the strands torn) that is secured to the helmet