Original British WWII Rose Top Port of London Authority Blitz “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet British Military Maps weapons and ammunition to the

weapons and ammunition to the 10th Army

a true battlefield trophy

The breech still closes tightly and securely and the shell extractor functions as it should when the pistol is broken open

Our example has a Serial Number of 14335

with pink piping and a darker green cap band

Original British WWII Rose Top Port of London Authority Blitz “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet British Military Maps weapons and ammunition to theOriginal 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