Original British Recent Issue Spike Top EIIR marked Bermuda Police Bobby Helmet - Size 7 3/8 U.S. Civil War This authentic flintlock holster pistol

This authentic flintlock holster pistol dating from about 1810 is fully silver encased with highly embossed silver plates

Worn probably by a senior NCO or even a junior Officer

It is housed in its own glazed doubled sided ornate gilt and carved frame measuring 40" x 48" and even has its original gilt roping attached

There is a sizable dent right above the decal on the top of the helmet

Austria to Braunau

Original British Recent Issue Spike Top EIIR marked Bermuda Police Bobby Helmet - Size 7 3/8 U.S. Civil War This authentic flintlock holster pistolOriginal Item: One Only. The Traditional Bobby helmet was named after the creator of the British Police Force, SIR ROBERT PEEL, who became Prime Minister under Queen Victoria. This version is known as the "spike top" for the spike on the crown of the helmet, a throwback to the 19th century pith helmets worn around the empire. The front Helmet plate has a Queens's Crown to top, over a star burst containing a silver E II R Royal Cypher, for Queen