Jamie770 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hello everyone, I've just joined the forum and have greatly enjoyed reviewing the pictures of items from other peoples collections.I thought I'd put up a picture of a Bristol chained helmet from my collection. Although it is not in perfect condition, I think it is quite rare and dates from around 1920.If this works (I'm not very technical!) and if other collectors would wish then I shall try a few more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 It's worked, & it looks great, post away please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Welcome to the forum and please post more.I liked your first post very much. RegardsBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Very similar to the pattern from Wales that also used the metal chin strap. I would say pre-1stWorld War. I have never seen this style for Bristol - you are breaking new ground. Have you researched it at all ?Incidentally - you gave dates for George V1 on your Ch.Supt's helmet - but, from what I can see on the angle, the cypher looks like George V ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie770 Posted April 1, 2009 Author Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Many thanks to you all for your comments.Regarding this helmet, the book '150 years Policing of Bristol' published by Avon & Somerset Constabulary in 1986 gives a few pictures of chained helmets of this type in use during the 1920's - unfortunately none are totally clear but I attach a photo of what I believe to be a Bristol officer wearing this style of helmet.Regarding the Met Ch Supt's helmet, the cypher is definately George VI it is just the angle of the helmet that makes it look like George V. Edited April 1, 2009 by Jamie770 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie770 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 For clarity, I should mention that this constables picture did not come from the book I mention but was an item I missed out on purchasing from Ebay. Apparantly, the photographers studio is noted on the back of the picture as being in Bristol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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