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    pcdogberry

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    1. Simon I have recently with others completed a book trilogy on the station histories of the Met which we started in 1998. Our latest 'Discovering more behind the blue lamp - Policing Central, North and South West London' had an introductory chapter on MP helmets (as did our 2nd), plates and helmet furniture through the ranks. I have attached a very early page from Gaunts pattern book which may be helpful and is illustrated in our book Also a helmet plate from 1870 - 1876. There are those who think this badge was only issued to Dockyards but this is wrong as I have at least 6 CDVs which I can date to various divisions during this time. The star pattern did not come in until around 1876. I attach a copy of the image I have also added an Inspectors and Chief Inspectors helmet plate Peter pcdogberry
    2. The picture you post is of H Div with Supt Mulvaney in the centre. He took charge of the siege of Sidney Street. I think I have a list of names somewhere but only of one row. does this help in may way. Pcdogberry
    3. I have just received a signed copy from Alan Cook the author. I thoroughly recommend the book because it is a continuation of the subject of truncheons and tip-staves with a considerable amount of valuable research. The book is sumptuous and beautifully illustrated. A must for collectors to put alongside Mervyns book. pcdogberry
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