Unknown helmet - Fibre Civil Defence?

[Kano]

Hello all,

I recently was given this helmet by a friend. It's fibre or plastic based, and it certainly has some age to it. I think it may be a Civil Defence type helmet worn by the likes of Bus Drivers, etc.

Opinions?

Thanks

[QSAMIKE]

Hello Kano.....

I think that you will find that this is a miners helmet.....

Mike

[Kano]

Thanks Mike. I've done a lot more research and I believe you were spot on.

A 1900s Pulpwear childs (52cm) mining helmet. Similar to this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Child-Coal-Miners-Helmet-Pulpware-c1900-H8074-/230656171520?pt=UK_Antiques_Other_RL&hash=item35b42dde00#ht_3406wt_1139