Original British Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet - Size 56 Nepalese Cache Extras The spontoon pole arm was

The spontoon pole arm was not so much a weapon as it was a sign of rank used by Sergeants

but returned without striking

for use when wind is insufficient for the kite

Later war examples did have plastic grips

The leather leg tie-down strap is also still present

Original British Rose Top EIIR marked London Metropolitan Police Bobby Helmet - Size 56 Nepalese Cache Extras The spontoon pole arm wasOriginal Item: One Only. The Traditional Bobby helmet was named after the creator of the British Police Force, SIR ROBERT PEEL, who became Prime Minister under Queen Victoria. This early version, known as a "Rose Top," features a plated top fitting, in the shape of a rose, hence the name. The front Helmet plate has a Queens's Crown to top, over a star burst containing a silver E II R Royal Cypher, for Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned since 1952.