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French Riot Police Articulated Protective Body Armour
2016.041 · Item · 2012
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive

French Riot Police Articulated Protective Body Armour

Zip up Aertex mesh top with Lycra neck opening, closure with front zipper. Over the thumb fitting on the sleeves to stop them from riding up. Hard foam padding to up shoulder and lower back arm. Three shaped pads on the shoulder, three smaller pads on the elbow and lower arm. Size: Small.
Country of Design: France

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German Police Tactical Body Armor Plate Carrier Vest
2016.161 · Item
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Overt tactical plate carrier vest constructed of black nylon. The vest is padded and composed of two pieces that are joined by large Velcro patches on the shoulders and lower front. Each of the lower front flaps has a Velcro-fastening bellow pocket with an inverted pleat for storing documents. The vests shoulders straps are adjustable for height and feature epaulettes that fasten with press studs. Each shoulder strap features a short MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) strap to attach other equipment. Four airwave radio docks are on the front of the vest, two on the upper chest and two on the side flaps. The vest's back neck features a drag handle that can be used to pull the wearer to safety if they fall to the ground. The waist straps are part elasticated. The vest's interior features plate pockets measuring 10 by 12 inches to accommodate plate armour. Size L. German Police