South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Archive awarded at divisional headquarters on

awarded at divisional headquarters on 11 July 1944

3 mm (l) x 56

with partial hallmark on ring

the obverse medallion features a superimposed rampant lion on a red enamelled field surrounded by white

South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Archive awarded at divisional headquarters on(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