Hampshire Constabulary Coxcomb Police Helmet. 21459. Hampshire Constabulary Coxcomb Police Helmet. 21459. Antiques & Militaria

The custodian helmet is the headgear traditionally worn by male police constables and sergeants while on foot patrol in England and Wales. This ‘Comb Top’ Helmet: The front Helmet plate has a "Queen's Crown" to top, over a rose, with HAMPSHIRE on the scroll all within a wreath. The helmet interior is rigged with its liner with web riot chin strap. (The first fully constituted police force formed in Hampshire was the Winchester City Police, founded in 1832. The Hampshire County Constabulary was established seven years later in December 1839 as a result of the passing of the County Police Act that year. Initially the force had a chief constable and two superintendents: one was based in Winchester, and the second based on the Isle of Wight (then part of Hampshire).The Helmet is also fitted with its everyday patent leather chin strap as well. The original owner of the hat is hand written on the inside and strap. The helmet is approximately size 58. The furniture is intact and attached and the helmet is in excellent condition. The price includes UK delivery. 21459.