United Kingdom. A Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate Auction Archive the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”)

padded and maker marked "MILBAINDES RIO"

measuring 130 mm (w) x 190 mm (h) x 14 mm (d)

Cross for Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Army

but they were the exception rather than the rule

United Kingdom. A Metropolitan Police Helmet Plate Auction Archive the reverse with a centralA large, diestamped, blackened brass helmet plate, the GRVI cypher in white metal denoting a 1937 1952 example, with large surmounting crown, the reverse features three lugs with central rivet and post to secure the cypher, measures 96. 9 mm (w) x 119. 2mm (h), light wear to the blackened exterior, remains very fine.