Police Headwear, Uniforms, Gear, & Groupings

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s or 1940s knuckle duster in aluminum. The duster is large and has a nice finish. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s-1940s. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2" in height and 4-5/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Aluminum...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920s or 1930s "sap", a lead-loaded self-defense weapon. The weapon's body is covered with woven leather, and a looped strap is attached at one end. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s-1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter (at thick...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 20th century "Boxer" style knuckle duster, or "brass" knuckles, made from aluminum. The design has four holes (one for every knuckle except the thumb) with small contact pads on each. VINTAGE: Circa early 20th century...

ARTIFACT: British Admiralty marked leather briefcase, with a CHUBB lock (and key), named inside to Detective Inspector W. Thompson, Winston Churchill's personal Bodyguard. Walter Henry Thompson worked with Churchill for nearly 18 years beginning in 1921...

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 –...