Police Patrol Motorcycle (Mettoy 3149)

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Exhibit

Police Patrol Motorcycle (Mettoy 3149)

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location:

Arch Two , Area 17
Toy Variety (display)


1940s


A brown clockwork lithographed tinplate Police Patrol Motorcycle with rider, made by Mettoy, probably in the 1940s.

"Police Patrol" Motorcycle 3149


Colours and markings

The motorcycle has brown bodywork with yellow double-lining, and a small sign on the front mudguard saying "POLICE PATROL". The off-white tyres are marked "DUNLOP FORT", and the letters "MADE IN ENGLAND" curve around the rear front mudguard. The integrated policeman figure has three chevrons on his shoulder and "A1" on his lapel.