Officers uniform Amsterdam municipal police, helmet

OFFICIERS' OR COMMISSIONERS' HELM: Helmet of black leather with brass crest, on which is a lion's head. Narrow flap with copper rim. On the front the town arms with emperor's crown on base, held by 2 lions. The leather strap is protected by a brass band decorated with scales, divisible in the middle and attached at the side by a hook to a ring, held by a mascaron. Inside lined with felt; a red lea…