Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

County Borough of Tynemouth Police Helmet Plate.
A fine quality and rare example in die-stamped white metal and features the Arms adopted by the Corporation c.1890. Featured are three Saxon crowns (Arms of the See of Ely!), a sailing ship crest, a coal miner and a merchant sailor act as supporters. Motto scroll at the base, ‘Messis Ab Altis’ (Harvest From The Deeps), two lug fasteners (6.3 x 4.7cm), good condition £140-£180