Police Helmet

Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Police c.1900's. Ball topped, six panelled helmet. Helmet plate consists of a circlet bearing the words " Newcastle-upon-Tyne " surrounded by a wreath, and surmounted by a King's Crown. In the centre is the Newcastle Coat of Arms. Newcastle City Police was absorbed into Northumberland Constabulary in the late 1960's, which in turn became Northumbria Police in 1974.

IRN96370

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