Description: The black 'Skulgarde' helmet with perspex visor and RUC decal badge, the interior inscribed, '9562 - No. 2 SPG'; together with a 1972 S6 gasmask and baton. (3)
Note: The Special Patrol Group (SPG) of the Royal Ulster Constabulary was a tactical reserve of 150 officers whose role was to provide backup in civil commotion, to police sensitive areas at times of confrontation, and 'to show the flag in a disciplined and impressive way to those who wished to break the peace'. Formerly known as the Police Reserve Force, the name was changed to Special Patrol Group in 1970 to avoid confusion between the Reserve Force and the newly formed RUC Reserve.