Homeguard helmet etc

 When watching Pathe news the other day l took this still-

It shows a Homeguardsman in a painted helmet. Never seen this before. Any one got more details?

Yesterday saw me in Falkirk yesterday for The Battle of Falkirk Conference day out. En route saw these-

Standing stones not that far out of Dunfermline and the wonderful Kelpies below.

More pictures and comments anon. Here is the esteemed author of this blog trying 18th century swords and replicas for comparative weight etc.

Thanks to Ronnie for getting the tickets , lifts , company and taking the photo just above. A grand day out indeed !