British Bobby Comb Top Helmet- Original Issue 21st Century The phrase hinomaru-yosegaki can be

The phrase hinomaru-yosegaki can be interpreted as "To write sideways around the red sun"

They were manufactured in Great Britain under license from Polaroid Corporation

The leather hatband clearly stamped in black:

and other components

breaking the record longest period underway since WWII

British Bobby Comb Top Helmet- Original Issue 21st Century The phrase hinomaru-yosegaki can beOriginal Item: These are much sought after genuine surplus British police helmets. Each shows use and storage wear, but is overall in sound condition. Complete with Metropolitan helmet badge and chin strap. These are seldom encountered for private purchase as the British Government discourages sales of police surplus and normally require all helmets to be destroyed. We have very few available so act quickly.