Crest-type custodian helmet; in this case with the Hampshire Constabulary's atypical badge

The custodian helmet is the correct name for the style of helmet worn by British police officers. It is the traditional headgear of the "bobby on the beat" but has fallen out of favour due to questions over practicality and effectiveness. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 30 KB) Summary This image is from Christian Ducketts Trooper Hats web site located at http://trooperhats. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 30 KB) Summary This image is from Christian Ducketts Trooper Hats web site located at http://trooperhats. ... Hampshire Constabulary is the Home Office police force responsible for policing Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in southern England. ... Pickelhaube of a Swedish Royal Guard soldier For the band, see Helmet A helmet (a 15th century loan from Middle French, a diminutive of Frankish helm, from Proto-Germanic *khelmaz, PIE *kelmo- a cover) is a form of protective clothing worn on the head and usually made of metal or... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Police. ...

The helmet is traditionally made of cork covered outside by felt or serge like material that matches the tunic. Inside the brim is faced with a plain material and a leather head band adjusts the fit. A thin chin strap is all that keeps it on though a more secure fitting was developed to keep the helmet on when it was used in riot control situations before specialist helmets were adopted. WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 51. ...