South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 certificate_of_authenticity 82 mm x 62

82 mm x 62

129 of which died in captivity (59 in Hong Kong and 70 in Japan)

60 mm (w) x 70

including a 1929 leaflet advertising the dedication of a First World War memorial in Galbrasten (now Livenskoye

culminating in a lacquered black vulcanfibre visor offering neck protection for the wearer

South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 certificate_of_authenticity 82 mm x 62(South African Police Helmet Plate) a die stamped brass helmet plate constructed in the form of a wreath of laurel leaves surmounted by the Imperial Crown, the centre bearing a circular medallion with the arms of the Union of South Africa surrounded by a circlet inscribed SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE, the reverse retaining its original attachment lugs for mounting to a colonial police helmet, measuring 82. 4 mm (h) x 100. 5 mm (w), displaying light surface