Inverness Image Library

Inverness Burgh Police Helmet Plate

Helmet plate (believed to have been issued only to the four Sergeant ranks in the Force) worn up until 1901. The badge is bi-metal, the backplate comprising the Victorian cross and Queen Victoria's style of crown is a standard design in brass. The circular centre-piece is made of silver and comprises a version of the Burgh's coat of arms which includes a dromedary and an elephant (neither of which are indigenous animals!!) as supporters, with the motto "Concordia et Fidelitas".

I haver another example of this plate, but with small lions in the gaps between the 'arms' of the cross, such plate mounted on a ball-top cork helmet.