City of London Police uniform collar numbers

[filfoster]

Does anyone know when the City of London police adopted brass collar numbers? The photo attached purports to be from 1891:

[Dave Wilkinson]

The photo appears to show Metropolitan Police officers, not City of London.

 

City of London Police have always used brass/anodised buttons and numerals on their uniforms.

 

Dave. 

[bigjarofwasps]

42 minutes ago, Dave Wilkinson said:

The photo appears to show Metropolitan Police officers, not City of London.

 

City of London Police have always used brass/anodised buttons and numerals on their uniforms.

 

Dave. 

I concur, these are definitely not City of London bobbies, you can tell by their helmets. 

[filfoster]

Dave: Thanks; the photo was from a CLP uniform display online. Didn't catch the helmet plate. 

So, the numbers would have been worn from the 1880's on, at least?

[Dave Wilkinson]

2 hours ago, filfoster said:

Dave: Thanks; the photo was from a CLP uniform display online. Didn't catch the helmet plate. 

So, the numbers would have been worn from the 1880's on, at least?

Yes, they have always worn brass fittings on everything right from their formation. Whistle chains, buttons, numerals/letters, belt buckles, rank insignia, the lot. Nothing white metal or chrome. It is what they are famous (certainly in the UK) for. They have always been "different" and have always stood out like a sore thumb for their unique uniform.

Whilst all the other forces in Scotland, England & Wales wear black & white diced cap bands the City Police wear red and white. 

 

Dave.

Edited April 30, 2022 by Dave Wilkinson

[filfoster]

Dave: Thank you!  I  will post a pic of my replica display when it's done, probably in a couple of months. This has been more difficult to accomplish than I first anticipated but worth it. I've learned lots, thanks to you and the other Forum members. 

[filfoster]

...Were letters also used on collar/helmet numbers circa 1900?

[Dave Wilkinson]

9 hours ago, filfoster said:

...Were letters also used on collar/helmet numbers circa 1900?

No divisional letters, only numbers.

 

Dave.