Original British WWII Rose Top Port of London Authority Blitz “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet Percusion Muskets (Branch of Service Color)

(Branch of Service Color)

As the howitzer was designed for horse towing

• Original WWII U

Nicely marked on the front inside rim with heat lot number 916K

for added authenticity it has WWI Designation “B” impressed on one side

Original British WWII Rose Top Port of London Authority Blitz “Blackout” Police Bobby Helmet Percusion Muskets (Branch of Service Color)Original 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