New Zealand Police Helmet, 1984, Winter Blue. Photograph

New Zealand Police Helmet. Blue Winter Version pre 1995.

The image shows the obsolete New Zealand Police Home Service style bobby helmet, featuring its distinctive navy blue fabric body and chrome-plated insignia.

Insignia & Design Elements

• The Helmet Plate: The central silver emblem displays the intertwined "NZP" monogram within a stylized fern leaf wreath, which is anchored at the base by a small ribbon bow.
• The Crown: At the top of the plate is St Edward's Crown (commonly referred to as the Queen's Crown), signifying its issue during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (post-1953).
• Trim details: The front brim is reinforced with a polished black patent leather or composite edge trim, which mirrors traditional British custodian helmet design patterns.

Product Details:

• Archival-quality photographic paper
• Archival photographic print, made to order.