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192 History 359 1969 pattern Royal Ulster Constabulary “Skulgarde” helmet for use in riots. Made by Carles Owen & Co., London. Inscribed 10537 McIlveen. Collection of Pat O’Hagan, Belfast Condition: Very good. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£270) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 359 360 1950s to 1960s, “The Corker” Police helmet, issued to the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Made by J Compton Sons &Webb, London. With a pair of Halcyon goggles. Collection of Pat O’Hagan, Belfast Condition: Very good. Estimate €200-€300 (approx £180-£270) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 360 361 1970-1992 Ulster Defence Regiment cloth flash badges. All with inscription in black thread UDR and battalion numbers - 1/9, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7/10, and 10 (2, one with red thread line). Also an Irish Army overseas service sergeant’s armband. Condition: Very good. The Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) was an infantry regiment of the British Army established in 1970, with a comparatively short existence ending in 1992. It was intended to replace the disbanded “B” Special Royal Ulster Constabulary. The regiment was merged into the Royal Irish Regiment in 1992. Over 250 members were killed by republican paramilitaries, 190 while on active service. Estimate €80-€100 (approx £70-£90) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 361