bigjarofwasps Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Can anyone identify this bobbies collar emblem, it looks like a P or a D but what's that underneath it? Is he something to do with the docklands or the railways perhaps? Does this make him easier to put a name too? His collar number looks like 266 or 268? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McLellan Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 The divisional symbol, if I squint my eyes just right, somewhat resembles the fouled anchor of the Thames Division of The Metropolitan Police. On the other hand, it could be a stylized letter L or P or ?. The jubilee medal is lacking the 1897 clasp, so that’s no help in narrowing down the date. We’ll have to wait for Dave Wilkinson to climb aboard. He will have the definitive answer. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjarofwasps Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 Wasn't sure whether the Thames Division wore the custodian type helmet? Wouldn't there collar letter be TA? I wondered whether this chap was part of one of the Dockyards Divisions? Interestingly none of the Dockyards Divisions appear to have had enough Bobbies to have a 266/268 collar number? Certainly is a very curious example........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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