HELP Identify Police Helmet Plate

[Will M]

Hello, just added this to my collection, new for helmet plates. What is it? It came from a NWMP who later moved to the States.

I do not know if it is Canadian, British or somewhere in the UK. Any help is appreciated.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Will - welcome to GMIC. The Helmet Plate is for the London Metropolitan Police - it is a night plate, intended to be worn on a separate helmet and at night will not reflect light and so, give the constable's position away. The 'M' is for M Division - which is South of the River Thames - I can't remember it's exact boundaries, however, I'm sure someone will help us. The number is the officer's and would be worn -at this time - on either side of the collar. Crown is George 5th or, George 6th.

Remember , that all civilian policing - as we know it - started with the Metropolitan Police in 1829.

The Chairman of the Police Insignia Collectors Association is looking for an 'M' Division night plate - if you are thinking of selling, I will put you in touch with him. Mervyn

[Will M]

Will - welcome to GMIC. The Helmet Plate is for the London Metropolitan Police - it is a night plate, intended to be worn on a separate helmet and at night will not reflect light and so, give the constable's position away. The 'M' is for M Division - which is South of the River Thames - I can't remember it's exact boundaries, however, I'm sure someone will help us. The number is the officer's and would be worn -at this time - on either side of the collar. Crown is George 5th or, George 6th.

Remember , that all civilian policing - as we know it - started with the Metropolitan Police in 1829.

The Chairman of the Police Insignia Collectors Association is looking for an 'M' Division night plate - if you are thinking of selling, I will put you in touch with him. Mervyn

Hello, I don't collect this type of badge but came across it, thought it was something Canadian. I am thinking of selling, do you know the value of this? Regards, Will.