1960’s British City Of London Police Male Constable\'s / Sergeant\'s Blue Serge Helmet With City Of London Helmet Plate Collar Number C478 Size 7. POL 407 Antique & Militaria

1960’s British City Of London Police Male Constable's / Sergeant's Blue Serge Helmet With City Of London Helmet Plate Collar Number C478 Size 7. POL 407 POL 407

The style of the City of London police helmet has changed little since they were first introduced in 1865. The first style helmets had a ¾” leather band around the outside of the helmet, with a down turn brim. The later helmets had a two-style panel construction with a black leather band around the outside of the helmet and were mainly of a cork construction with wool covered and a leather band inside the helmet. The comb on the top of the helmet was brass and painted black. Today the helmet is similar in design except the outside band is made of plastic rather than leather. The comb at the top of the helmet is still painted black. There are no vent holes on either side of a City of London police helmet. This is a very good, male Constable's / Sergeant's helmet of the City of London Police. It has a blue serge body, rigid comb to provide greater protection during public disorder with blackened comb plate and a City of London blackened and gold painted metal helmet plate with collar number 'C478'. The City of London Police helmet plate is unique amongst the “Home Office” Police forces, in that the helmet plate does not feature the King or Queen’s crown in its design. The plate is basically a variation of the City Coat of arms with the dragon supporters on either side, the shield with Saint Paul’s sword in the top left quarter, the motto "Domine Dirige Nos" is on a garter. The motto means Lord Direct Us. The inside has a leather sweat band with size ‘7’ ink stamped. It has a black leather chinstrap with buckle. The price includes UK delivery. POL 407

£475