Cape Rural Police Officers Belt 1902 to 1913

[sabrigade]

This is an Officer's Cross or Shoulder Belt with both pouch and fittings. The badge is similar to No 1814 in Owen's book except that my version is gilt.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Will - yet another rare one - only about 200 in the Cape Rural Police and it only existed for Victoria and Edward. The helmet plate is also very collectable - however, we have two of these pouch badges in the shop and I didn't - until now - who they were for. Thankyou.

Mervyn

[sabrigade]

Hi Mervyn,

You can reserve one for me please (would like a w/m one if possible).

Do you have any information available on these early and sometimes obscure South African Police Forces?

Regards,

Will

[Mervyn Mitton]

Will - I find Major Tylden's book on the history of S.A. units has many of the police listed. Mervyn

[sabrigade]

Thanks Mervyn,

I carry a reprint here with me. Just so much detail lacking.