Custodian helmet
Helmet from the United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The custodian helmet is a type of helmet worn predominantly by male police officers in the United Kingdom and within certain other places around the world.[1] First used by the Metropolitan Police in London in 1863, the BBC labelled the custodian helmet a "symbol of British law enforcement".[2] They are worn by male constables and sergeants on foot patrol.[3] A cultural icon, it has featured in films, TV series and other media involving British police.[2]
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