Victorian Halifax Chain Helmet

[Ian Shepherd]

A victorian chain helmet for Halifax Borough Police.formed 1848 and amalgamated into West Yorkshire in 1968. this was almost certaily for a senior officer probably the Chief constable. yorkshire borough's didn't like spending their money unnecessarily.Their initial strength was 25 and was214 at amalgamation.

[Mervyn Mitton]

A very nice helmet Ian. Were there many different Chief Constable's at that mid-Victorian period ? You might be able to 'pin' it down.

[Ian Shepherd]

3 Mervyn,1851-72,1873-1876,1876-1903.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Ian - Top Hats to Helmets took place from the 1860's onwards - and many provincial Forces were slow to change. Your first date is too early, the second still in a possible change period - however, the third would be correct. Find his name and you will know who owned the helmet.

[Ian Shepherd]

Ian - Top Hats to Helmets took place from the 1860's onwards - and many provincial Forces were slow to change. Your first date is too early, the second still in a possible change period - however, the third would be correct. Find his name and you will know who owned the helmet.

Mervyn, his name was Charles Pole.Chief Constable of Grantham 1873-1876 and then to Halifax. Apart from that I can't find anything more about him but will keep trying Ian.

[Mervyn Mitton]

That'll do ! Make a decision and be prepared to defend it to the death......