Tom.Delahoyde Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Hi all, I have just purchased a WW2 Air Raid Warden’s helmet. The only issue is that it is missing it’s Liner Securing Bolt. I am wandering if anyone has one spare or knows anywhere i could find one, I have searched the google results with no luck. Here is an example image of the item, though preferably I wouldn’t want a brass one. Original or decent replicas will be fine. Many Thanks, Tom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I would say check the internet. There is also a couple of film clips on youtube about restoring British and American Brodie helmets of WW1 and WW2 period, they also make or supply spare parts. Some of these may be located in USA. Try contacting them when you find them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 I have managed to find one online within the UK, cheers 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hi Tom, never a good idea to buy something which is not complete, always spend a little more if you can to get the best example. Incomplete and damaged items will be tough to sell later on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Hi Kenny, The helmet looked in a rather nice condition with the paint looking fine, all the markings and stamps looked nice. Liner looks decent. Here are some pics from the listing, it will hopefully arrive tomorrow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Looks a nice helmet Tom, an early Rubery Owen & Co Ltd of Leeds MK1 * I have one by the same maker and same year only mine is a NFS helmet. Could you let me know who the liner maker is when you get it please thanks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Cool, the Fire Service helmets look very nice. I will get you the liner maker ASAP. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 The lining securing bolt for the Mk1 helmet had a habit of coming loose causing the liner to spin round inside the helmet shell, to combat this a redesigned MK1 bolt-with longer screw thread ( 9.37mm compared to 7.8mm ) and a new nut was introduced. This nut was an existing proprietary model called the "Simmonds Elastic Stop Nut". Manufactured by Messers Nevilles (Liverpool) Ltd. The nut was made of brass and contained a rubber washer which stopped the bolt from becoming loose. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 It does look a nice helmet Tom, I was wondering how it would have been minus its bolt, but Leon has given the answer. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks to both of you, great information Leon. I will get you the liner maker as soon as it arrives. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Here you go Leon, the liner markings: 7 J.C.S & W LTD (J. Crompton Sons & Webb Ltd. London) I 1939 The liner looks in quite a nice condition. Will post pics in a bit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Thanks Tom. look forward to your pics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Here you go: Just given it a little clean and put my liner bolt from my other Mk.1*. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Looks good, could you take a photo of the liner markings for me Tom, sorry to take so long replying been down in Plymouth and Wiltshire since last Thursday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom.Delahoyde Posted July 13, 2018 Author Share Posted July 13, 2018 Sorry for late reply Leon but here you go: Hard to get a good angle with enough light without having to remove the liner. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon21 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Thanks Tom, much appreciated always nice to see liner marks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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