Police Helmet
Gateshead Borough Police 1953 - late 1960's. Two panelled helmet with standard rose top. Helmet plate is 1953 issue, consisting of a black Brunswick Star surmounted by a Queen's Crown. In the centre is the Gateshead Coat of Arms surrounded by the words " Gateshead Police ". Gateshead Police was absorbed into Northumberland Constabulary in the late 1960's, which in turn went on to become Northumbria Police in 1974.
IRN96379
Photo 26 of 46
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Accession No. 2003-24.39b
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