We are a peace-loving people and have never wanted war. And it has been almost impossible to feel that we should prepare ourselves for that eventuality. America learned the hard way that war can happen here. Your city is prepared. Are you?
—Fiorello La Guardia, mayor of New York City and director of the Office of Civilian Defense

The Office of Civil Defense issued its members metal helmets to be worn both as head protection in the event of an enemy attack and as identification. Civil Defense workers were organized in every town and community and performed a variety of jobs to protect and care for civilians.
—The North Carolina Museum of History

Original metal WW2 U.S. Civil Defense Steel Fireman Helmet complete liner & strap. Nice ORIGINAL helmet with liner and chin strap. Logo on top is starting to peel on top. Logo feels more like patch material than a sticker. Shows nice age patina as pictured. Pre-Owned $127.49 +$11.95 shipping
—eBay listing of a similar helmet