Original British Unissued Rose Top Police Bobby Helmet from the Surrey Constabulary in size 59 - c. 1990 Water Jacket Assembly When the Duke of Clarence

When the Duke of Clarence became King William the Fourth in 1830 he did away with Gorgets the last being used in 1831 with his kind permission

The lid has a hinged carrying handle

MARCH 1945: Reconnaissance made of Yellow beaches on Okinawa Shima

which was covered up with the repaint

He became a lifelong friend of chapter member Louis Zotti (bottom of story)also of Norristown PA

Original British Unissued Rose Top Police Bobby Helmet from the Surrey Constabulary in size 59 - c. 1990 Water Jacket Assembly When the Duke of ClarenceOriginal 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, with the Heraldic running Lion of the County of SURREY CONSTABULARY in the striking colors