Romania Romanian Communist Police / Militia Insignia.

[Kev in Deva]

I picked this nice example up on Friday 25th June 2010

of a Police / Militia Cap badge:-

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763825259.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763826846.jpg

For the rank of Locotenant.

Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

[Kev in Deva]

Close-up detail of the National Insignia.

Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

[Ian Marotto]

I picked this nice example up on Friday 25th June 2010

of a Police / Militia Cap badge:-

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763825259.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763826846.jpg

For the rank of Locotenant.

Kevin in Deva.

Kev

What makes this a Police/Militia Cap badge, is it the silver color of the wreath? I have one a little darker color is this Police/Militia as well

Ian

[Greg Collins]

Ian,

Yes, your badge is Militie (Police) as well. The silver wash on yours has oxidized over the years, leaving it a darker colour. Also, I can see spots where the silver has worn off leaving the brass to show through. Keep it as it is! No shining!

The ranks that would have worn this cap badge are Locotenants (as Kevin said) through Colonels. Sergeants and Warrant Officers badges would have one row of leaves; below that, just the oval and seal (the seal would be stamped into the oval- no colour). An oval with an enameled seal would have been for cadets. Generals wore three rows of leaves, which were embroidered, with a silver-coloured oval and enameled seal placed in the center. Take a look at the thread "Communist Romania Cap Badges" for more of these.

[Ian Marotto]

Ian,

Yes, your badge is Militie (Police) as well. The silver wash on yours has oxidized over the years, leaving it a darker colour. Also, I can see spots where the silver has worn off leaving the brass to show through. Keep it as it is! No shining!

The ranks that would have worn this cap badge are Locotenants (as Kevin said) through Colonels. Sergeants and Warrant Officers badges would have one row of leaves; below that, just the oval and seal (the seal would be stamped into the oval- no colour). An oval with an enameled seal would have been for cadets. Generals wore three rows of leaves, which were embroidered, with a silver-coloured oval and enameled seal placed in the center. Take a look at the thread "Communist Romania Cap Badges" for more of these.

Thanks Greg