Original British Queen's Crown Rose Top Northampton Police “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet - size 6 ½ Japanese Ordnance It takes a lot of

It takes a lot of time and planning to get a division of people and equipment ready to move overseas and be combat ready in a short time after arriving in Europe

1945” with carlisle Bandage

and the standard two belt loops on the reverse

One of which is included in this grouping

The helmet retains the original olive green paint and has the original RF (République Française) marked "Flaming Bomg" infantry badge attached to the front

Original British Queen's Crown Rose Top Northampton Police “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet - size 6 ½ Japanese Ordnance It takes a lot ofOriginal Item: One Only. 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 early version, known as a "Rose Top," features a blacked brass top fitting, in the shape of a rose, hence the name. This version was first issued during the WWII London "Blitz", when German bombings were an almost daily occurrence. Due to this the helmet plate and rose are