unknown emblem on tommy helmet

[marvolo59]

Hi guys,
does anyone know the emblem on this mkII ?
Thanks

[JanC]

2nd London Division. That division turned into the 47 (London) Infantry Division on 21 november 1940.

This division saw no combat during WW2. It stayed in the UK all the time.

Cheers

[tinlid]

47th London Inf Div.
This was originally the 2nd London Division, it was reorganised as the 47th Division on 21 November 1940. On 1 September 1944 it was reformed as 47th Infantry (Reserve) Division.

[marvolo59]

thanks guys

[peter monahan]

A Cockney was traditionally defined as 'someone born within the sound of the Bow Bells'. I believe this is the genesis of the emblem [and therefore one of the few I can always rememer! ].