Berkshire Constabulary helmet plate badge, 1952–1968 pattern, featuring the Queen’s Crown and the distinctive Berkshire Constabulary stag emblem. This chrome-plated police helmet plate is an excellent example of British police insignia from the post-war period and is of particular interest to collectors of county constabulary badges, police helmet plates and British law enforcement memorabilia.
The badge features a prominent stag standing within a circular wreath, surrounded by the inscription “BERKSHIRE CONSTABULARY”. The central device is enclosed by a decorative circular band and surrounded by an elaborate laurel wreath, with a Queen’s Crown above.
The 1952–1968 designation is significant, as the Queen’s Crown places the badge within the reign of Elizabeth II, while Berkshire Constabulary remained an independent county police force until 1968, when it was amalgamated with neighbouring forces to form Thames Valley Constabulary.
This pattern is particularly sought after by collectors of Berkshire Constabulary badges, British police helmet plates, county police insignia, chrome police badges, Elizabeth II police memorabilia, British police history and obsolete UK police forces. Berkshire examples from this period are also useful for collections documenting the transition from the individual county constabularies to the larger regional forces created during the 1968 police reorganisation.
Dimensions
Approx. 73mm × 60mm
Condition
Good original condition, with some light surface marks and age-related wear. Chrome remains bright overall, with the raised lettering, stag, laurel wreath, and Queen’s Crown clearly defined.
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