Police Headwear, Uniforms, Gear, & Groupings

ARTIFACT: This is a cool old circa 1950s or 1960s State of Maine Inspection Station sign. The two lines at the bottom read "Authorized by Maine State Police". The sign is in a mustard yellow screen-printed plastic with rounded edges and two holes for...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1953 British MK IV "Turtle" Police Helmet. These were an update of the MK III Police Helmet, created during WWII. The MK IV was updated for Cold War usage for Police Protection of Civilians during anticipated Air Raids. The...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1980 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer's short-sleeved shirt. The shirt has the names of two officers written inside who both wore it in the line of duty: an Officer Freeman first apparently in May of 1982 and then an...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1980s member automobile plaque in bronze for the New York State (N.Y.S.) Federation of Police, Incorporated, a union organization. The plaque is shield-shaped and is numbered on the front. It has a dual bracket attachment on...

ARTIFACT: This is a great pair of older leg shackles made by Smith & Wesson. They are marked PCSD for the Pinal County (Arizona) Sheriff's Department. The restraints are sold with a key that unlocks each cuff. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s-1960s...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful circa 1960s United States Government leather briefcase Type IV. The briefcase unlocks with the keys provided, and is in an accordion-style with two interior pockets. Reeves, the name written on the front of the case, was a...

ARTIFACT: Extremely rare, 2nd issue New Hampshire State Police license plate from the 1950's, it is PAINTED OVER, FIRST ISSUE NH State Police plate #19! Sign is hand stenciled and painted in red, reads: N.H. STATE POLICE 2You are able to make out the old...

ARTIFACT: Great, vintage 1950's – 1960's spring loaded police or state police leather and lead sap. This is an extremely well made example, the black leather sap and lanyard are soft, supple, and strong. VINTAGE: Circa 1950's –...

ARTIFACT: This is a blue Massachusetts State Police sergeant's shirt made from either gabardine or woven wool. There are sergeant's stripes on both sleeves and a patch on the right shoulder which reads MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE and shows the state seal...

ARTIFACT: This is a cool old 1940s or 1950s police whistle charm. The charm is in unmarked sterling silver. And it does make a cute little high-pitched noise! VINTAGE: Circa 1940's - 1950's. SIZE: Approximately 1/4" in height, 1/4" in width and 5/8" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1940s automobile badge for the County Commissioner of Hampden County, Massachusetts, in the western part of the state. As of 1998, Hampden County no longer uses any county-level government. The auto badge is in painted cast...

ARTIFACT: 1940's – 1950's International Association of Chiefs of Police brass Life Member ID card of Miami, Florida police department Chief of Communications Ben Demby. The brass card reads: "INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE BEN DEMBY...