Vintage Rare Los Angeles Police Department LAPD " Police Man " Duty Helmet & Bag
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31172565 | Featured Refinements: LAPD Collectible |
| Year: 1960s thru 1970s | Type: Helmet/Hat |
For sale is an authentic, all original, vintage (circa: 1960s thru 1970s) Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Riot Helmet.
This helmet dates itself by the "Police Man" marking on the front of the helmet. Also on the helmet are two (2) metal Los Angeles Police buttons that are used as decoration and also for department identification. ***Note: LAPD no longer uses the term, Police Man. All police issued equipment is gender neutral, and currently all equi...pment is marked as, Police Officer.
According to the sticker, located on the interior of the helmet, this riot helmet was produced by Bell Helmets (see photo).
Since this is a used helmet, it was taken into the field daily. To keep the helmet protected, when not in use, the LAPD issued black vinyl helmet bags. And due to the era of this helmet, the helmet has a few scuffs, nicks, chipped black paint on the helmet's bill.
I'm not a helmet expert, and never wore the helmet, it appears as though all the internal straps, clips, and snaps are accounted for.
Due to the vinyl bag's age and use, it has a few tears from normal use, never abused. The zipper works perfectly, no issues. As you can see, on the side of the bag is an area for the officer's business card.
This helmet dates itself by the "Police Man" marking on the front of the helmet. Also on the helmet are two (2) metal Los Angeles Police buttons that are used as decoration and also for department identification. ***Note: LAPD no longer uses the term, Police Man. All police issued equipment is gender neutral, and currently all equi...pment is marked as, Police Officer.
According to the sticker, located on the interior of the helmet, this riot helmet was produced by Bell Helmets (see photo).
Since this is a used helmet, it was taken into the field daily. To keep the helmet protected, when not in use, the LAPD issued black vinyl helmet bags. And due to the era of this helmet, the helmet has a few scuffs, nicks, chipped black paint on the helmet's bill.
I'm not a helmet expert, and never wore the helmet, it appears as though all the internal straps, clips, and snaps are accounted for.
Due to the vinyl bag's age and use, it has a few tears from normal use, never abused. The zipper works perfectly, no issues. As you can see, on the side of the bag is an area for the officer's business card.
