Original British Recent Issue Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet British Holsters • - SA marked top

• - SA marked top cover (meaning this was captured by the Finnish Army during the Winter War of 1939-1940)

which was meant to hold the compass OVER the uniform sleeve

There are two different Russian papakhas

It was considered fitting and desirable for the mounts to be made of this

Shifted south late in the year

Original British Recent Issue Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet British Holsters • - SA marked topOriginal 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 plated top fitting, in the shape of a rose, hence the name. The front Helmet plate has a Queens's Crown to top, over a star burst containing a silver E II R Royal Cypher, for Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since 1952.