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Originally Posted by sollp
Think you'll find that they are wearing PROTECTIVE clothing, this includes a boiler type suit, gloves, helmet, CLEAR face visor,protective boots, stab vest, possibly shin guards and other various padding, all clothing would be fire resistant which would also include a balaclava mask to protect the exposed parts of the face and neck when faced with petrol bombs and chemicals. Not to hide there identity's.
Oh and it would keep you nice and warm on a winters day.
Try doing this when having just a shield and bog standard issue clothing and i think you would opt for the wardrobe these guys are wearing.
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Of course, none of the Met's finest would countenance removing their numbers from their epaulettes whilst on riot duty, would they? I think the question about disguising identity in these circumstances is a very valid one.