"So why not go for some the many 1/72 late Victorian military figures on the market and simply paint them blue:

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/PeriodList.aspx?period=32

http://www.plasticsoldierreview.com/Review.aspx?id=1055"

Ironsides, that is the question I was trying to ask. What colonial era troops already on the market would work well for Bobbies or NYPD, circa 1900? My intention is to paint them an overall blue. I don't know enough about the helmets and weapons of colonial British troops to know what would look most like a British Bobby.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog

Thanks Pa, I already have those and they are too modern.
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The table soccer game Subbuteo had an accessories set featuring several Policemen- including one mounted and Irregular Miniatures do some in white metal as part of their 'Riot' range.

HO Bobbies (correct plural):

http://www.langleymodels.co.uk/acatalog/HO_OO_Artitec_Kits_Painted.html

Hi Mike

Technically 1930s as part of their VBCW range but these Irregular Miniatures give the flavour of British police of an earlier era. Really they need longer tunics. http://www.irregularminiatures.co.uk/

Hat Zulu war British command may be your best bet, I just cannot think of any that are any closer.

Thank you Alan, that's exactly what I was looking for.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/

This pic shows the two types of helmet. One is more like a firemans and other like the Zulu War British. The cape was worn by all forces and hides a lot but the equipment would be a belt and cartridge pouch. Notice they have trousers and boots and no gaiters/anklets.


pic of Sidney St
The avatar pic looks like a 1960s/70s riot duty helmet. Met Police had the ER badge as did the RMP (Royal Military Police).

Thanks David for the information.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek
https://bunkermeister.blogspot.com/