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Helmet, used by the Oakland Police Department in the 1960s. It is made of metal painted light blue on the top and royal blue at the bottom; it has a visor in the front made of black plastic; a gold color band with three snaps attaches the visor to the helmet. The helmet is fastened with two vinyl side straps, whichattach to a nylon strap at center. This nylon strapholds in palce a white plastic chin piece; the strap closes on one side with a snap. Inside the helmet has a white plastic liner whith straps that hold a piece of white foam at the center of the crown.There is a tag inside that reads "Buco, protection thru research." Another tag lists the helmet patents.

This helmet was used by the Okland Police Department in the riots of the 1960s.

Used: Oakland Police Department