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Police helmet
Christys
(Manufacturer)
Police officer's helmet issued by South Wales Constabulary. The helmet is of a coxcomb design, and of a type introduced in South Wales in 1984. Manufactured by Christys of Stockport.
The helmet plate consists of a crown surmounting a star design, surrounding the inscription SOUTH WALES CONSTABULARY, which in turn surrounds the Prince of Wales feathers with the motto ICH DIEN. There is a metal fitting on the coxcomb, and a metal band below the plate with circular floral symbols.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2024.12.2
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: James, John
Association Type: Use
Date: 1980s
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Donation, 30/1/2024
Measurements
Height
(mm): 225
Length
(mm): 300
Width
(mm): 210
Material
Leather
Foam (unidentified synthetic)
Metal
Woven fabric, felted
Location
In store
Classification
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