Details
Object ID 001598
Object Name Special Constable Leather Helmet
Object Desc Black, leather police helmet. Has a badge indicating its issue as a Special Constable's (part time) helmet. Badge bears the insignia of Elizabeth II. Helmet is also marked "POLICE" in white lettering under the badge.
Collection General Collection
Accession # SHENE.2023.333
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General Category History
Category Police Service
Source Fire & Police Museum
Source Category Donation
Accession Date JUL 20,2023
Credit/Acknowledgement old charity
Location PS - J.01
Object Date mid 20th century
Start Year Range 1952
End Year Range 1969
Status In Store
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Conditions
Date JUL 20,2023
Summary good
Assessor Troy Lee Wibberley
Notes Helmet is in good structural condition but has minor scuffs and marks across its surface. Discolouration is present along many of the stitched seams. The 'POLICE' lettering has almost faded.