This was standard issue to all R.U.C. motorcycle police officers. It was however employed as head protection during the riots of 1969 and early 1970. The helmet itself proved unsuitable as it was composed mainly of cork with a leather covering. Some of the police including the B Specials reverted to using the old World War Two British army Brodie steel helmet which offered more protection. The Cork Helmet was not generally used after 1970.

Label written by Bobby Foster, private collector.