South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Auction Archive in silver and gilt

in silver and gilt

Accompanied by a copy of his biography

as noted above

the boards are secured in place with machine stitching integrated into the sleeve’s seam at the outer edge

South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Auction Archive in silver and gilt(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