South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Auction Archive the boards are secured in

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

Armstrong R187171" in running script

He did not leave the lines

surmounted by an exploding bomb

Accompanied by a copy of his biography

South Africa, Union. A South African Police Helmet Plate, c.1926–1931 Auction Archive the boards are secured in(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