Original British WWII Rose Top Port of London Authority Blitz “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet Russian Artillery under the command of Wellington

under the command of Wellington and Blucher

Purple Heater

an item which will clean up nicely to be put on display

the regiment went to the Department of Arizona

Geiger 8/8/43

Original British WWII Rose Top Port of London Authority Blitz “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet Russian Artillery under the command of WellingtonOriginal 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 issued during the WWII London "Blitz", when German bombings were an almost daily occurrence. Due to this the helmet plate and rose are both