In Sept, 1956, Mechanix Illustrated featured these hulking steel shields meant to be deployed to Detroit’s riot squad:
WHEELED SHIELD (below) for Detroit cops protects men in blue against rioters and gunmen. Police fire through the portholes.
FLATFOOT VERSION of 65-lb. armored plate protector has spotlight on top, leggings. Portholes are made of bulletproof glass.
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