MK1 Dispatch Riders helmet made by BMB [Briggs Motor Bodies] of Dagenham. Metal shell which has extensive all-over rust. Cream cotton canvas webbing liner straps with padded coarse wool felt liner for additional stability. Tan leather support inside the crown and dark brown leather ear flaps and support at the back of the head which are lined in beige wool flannel with two cream wool felt pieces to cover the ears. This is adjustable by lacing via eight metal eyelet holes with separate black cotton lace. The thin leather chin strap fastens with a metal buckle and is broken away from the right ear flap.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: England
Keywords: Motorcycle rider
British Army
Patch of dark blue, woollen fabric which is embroidered in gold thread with an two S's and an E [for St Edwards School]. This lettering is stylised and intertwined on top of each other.
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Blazer badge embroidered with iridescent, gold thread. Badge displays a cross [this type of cross is known as a cross patoncé] surrounded by four birds [identified as red-billed or Cornish choughs], one in each quadrant of the cross. Beneath this is stitched the letters 'S.E.H.B.C' in an elaborate, calligraphy font. Crest is stitched onto a square of dark blue, woollen fabric.
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Blazer badge embroidered with iridescent, gold thread. Badge displays a cross [this type of cross is known as a cross patoncé] surrounded by four birds [identified as red-billed or Cornish choughs], one in each quadrant of the cross. Beneath this is stitched the letters 'S.E.H.B.C' in an elaborate, calligraphy font. Crest is stitched onto a square of dark blue, woollen fabric.
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Country of Design: United Kingdom
British Armed Forces
Black cotton and vinyl peaked cap with detachable enamel and metal badge (part of a uniform of jacket, trousers and cap). The cap has a black vinyl crown and faded black cotton band. The stiff peak is black with a green underside and the lining of the cap is black cotton. It is stamped with BR and 6 1/2 in a roundel. The lining sweat band is leather (in poor condition). The enamel badge is red and brass coloured metal with 'BRITISH RAILWAYS' in a sans serif font and 'J PINCHES LONDON' on the back. There is some damage to the enamel.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Keywords: Railway uniform, civil uniform, work wear
British Railways
Russian Military Garka Suit Jacket with Hood. This garment includes two front waist pockets, two side sleeve pockets, one inner breast pocket, a drawstring at the bottom, a hoodie, and plastic buttons for closure at the centre front.
Armed forces of the Netherlands
Green, parka style, military jacket with a drawstring hood. Jacket is front fastening via a zip with a stud fastening storm flap. Also included on this jacket are two slash pockets at the waist; a zip utility pocket on the left sleeve; and one inner pocket. Epaulettes are found at each shoulder. There is an inner waist drawstring and a drawstring at the hem and ribbed cuffs on both sleeves. Also included in the jacket are press stud fastenings on the centre front, a drawstring on the waist, and a box-quilted lining.
Israel Defense Force
Jacket in a camouflage design with a fur collar and detachable hood. This garment includes two patch pockets with flaps at the chest; two patch pockets with flaps at the waist; and press stud fastenings. The jacket lining is black with one inner chest pocket.
Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Military jacket with a hood. The jacket is a khaki green in colour with the chest panel, hood and other detailing in a camouflage design of brown and greens. This jacket is front fastening via a zip concealed by a storm flap with plastic buttons for closure. This garment includes two angled, button down, flap pockets at the waist; flap pockets at the sleeve; and one inner breast pocket. There is a drawstring at the hem, and at the hood.
Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
