Original Item: Only One Available. The Traditional Bobby helmet was named after the creator of the British Police Force, SIR ROBERT PEEL, who became Prime Minister under Queen Victoria. This version, known as a “Comb Top”, replaced the earlier “ball top” and “rose top” helmets used in many areas. The pattern features a pronounced ridge on the top of the helmet, which is capped off by a silvered fitting bearing a coat of arms.
For those who follow the young Inspector Morse T.V. Series called ENDEAVOUR, which takes place in the 1960’s in Oxford, England, this is the Constabulary that became known as the THAMES VALLEY POLICE. This unusual helmet has a Comb Top and an Enameled Helmet plate displaying the region’s Coat of Arms.
Helmet is Size 58 and marked is rigged with it’s Riot Gear liner with web chin strap, retaining it’s Riot Chin “Cup.” The Helmet also is fitted with i’s everyday patent leather chin strap as well. One of the straps is marked:
CUSTODIAN HELMET
THIS HELMET CONFORMS TO
BS. 5240
In very nice overall condition and ready to display.