Bristol Helmet

[Jamie770]

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.

[leigh kitchen]

It's worked, & it looks great, post away please.

[Brian Wolfe]

Welcome to the forum and please post more.

I liked your first post very much.

Regards

Brian

[Mervyn Mitton]

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 ?

[Jamie770]

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

[Jamie770]

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.