Date:1980 - 1990 (c.)
Description:The custodian helmet was originally designed for the police in 1863 to replace the stovepipe top hat. On the front is a 'Brunswick Star' which was introduced in the 1930s to standardise police helmets across Britain. This helmet is made out of protective hard plastic with a felt covering.
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Creators: Christies - Creator
Image courtesy of: Mr D. Boulton
Donor ref:NM.2000.92.2 (22/27732)
Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme
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