PART 5 - POLICE FORCES OF THE WORLD

[Mervyn Mitton]

PLEASE SEE ' INTRO. WORLD POLICE FORCES' FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WE ARE HOPING WILL BE ADDED.

Now that the computer problem has been sorted, I will be adding the last four from the first box and another 7 have just arrived.

I think these two hats are German - it will be interesting to have full identification and some further details on each Force.

[Mervyn Mitton]

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[Mike Dwyer]

Mervyn,

The bottom cap is from the state of Hesse. I'm not positive, but I'm going out on a limb and say I think the top one is from the state of Baden-Württemberg simply beause of the balck and yellow shield, although the emblem used now by the Baden-Württemberg police is a yellow shield with three black lions on it. I looked at the site that lists all of the German police forces and none of them are currently using a cap emblem with a black and yellow shield.

[Les-Art]

Hi Mervyn,

First cap is BADEN-WURTEMBURG POLIZEI used pre 1978, worn by non-commissioned ranks- policeman up to Sergeant.

Second Cap is HESSEN POLIZEI used from 1978 - 2008, worn by non-commissioned ranks - police officer up to Sergeant.

Hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Les