Original British Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet - Size 56 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the date the bridgehead occupation

the date the bridgehead occupation was completed

There is also what looks to be an overpainted "national colors" decal on the right side

too unwieldy

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With drawings by Karlheinz Grindler

Original British Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet - Size 56 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the date the bridgehead occupationOriginal 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 containing a silver E II R Royal Cypher, for Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since 1952.