ID of Gloucestershire Constabulary Helmet plate?

[Hugo Heriz-Smith]

I found what I suspect is a Gloucestershire Constabulary helmet plate while I was out metal detecting the other day. I wonder if anyone can help me with a date range? Many thanks in advance. 

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

Quite a rare helmet plate. The crown (Queen Victoria's) dates it to pre. 1902. Helmets began to be worn by County Police forces in England and Wales around about 1865. So, the dates of this badge's use would be between those dates. Gloucestershire Constabulary used two versions of this badge. Your example is the earlier of the two. The second pattern can be seen on the below badge grouping. (Bottom row, second from the left). I hope this is helpful.

 

Dave.  

Edited May 12, 2023 by Dave Wilkinson

[Mike McLellan]

Great find, Hugo! And great bit of information, as always, from Dave. 

[Hugo Heriz-Smith]

2 hours ago, Dave Wilkinson said:

Thank you, Dave. That’s really interesting. Really appreciate that. 
 

Quite a rare helmet plate. The crown (Queen Victoria's) dates it to pre. 1902. Helmets began to be worn by County Police forces in England and Wales around about 1865. So, the dates of this badge's use would be between those dates. Gloucestershire Constabulary used two versions of this badge. Your example is the earlier of the two. The second pattern can be seen on the below badge grouping. (Bottom row, second from the left). I hope this is helpful.

 

Dave.