18 – SHIELD: ISLE OF MAN
This shield was given to my father in the year of his retirement. It bears the coat of arms of the Isle of Man that reads: “Whithersoever you throw it, […]
19 – SHIELD: “V” DISTRICT – METROPOLITAN POLICE
This shield was given to my father by the Joint Federation Committee of V District who represent Kingston upon Thames. My parents’ home came under their domain, although it required […]
20 – SHIELD: EXPOLSIVES SECTION NEW SCOTLAND YARD
This shield was given to my father by C7, the Explosives Section of Scotland Yard. One of the officers from this section was Captain Roger Goad, who was killed in […]
21 – SHIELD: KUWAIT POLICE
News of my father’s achievements as the Commissioner of the Metropolis spread far and wide. He received gifts from all over the world, such as a Papal Blessing from Rome, […]
