Original British Queen's Crown Rose Top Northampton Police “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet - size 6 ½ Japanese Ordnance One of which is included

One of which is included in this grouping

Fantastic collection illustrating the wide array in varieties of this pin that was very popular on the American home front during WWII

It is constructed of blue gray wool

It takes a lot of time and planning to get a division of people and equipment ready to move overseas and be combat ready in a short time after arriving in Europe

so this is a bayonet that was issued and used in the field

Original British Queen's Crown Rose Top Northampton Police “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet - size 6 ½ Japanese Ordnance One of which is includedOriginal 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 first issued during the WWII London "Blitz", when German bombings were an almost daily occurrence. Due to this the helmet plate and rose are