Mervyn Mitton Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 I have a number of historic police uniforms - and have just remembered them hanging in a wardrobe. I apologise for the size of this first post - since they 'blew-up' my computer with changes for the World Cup, I have just taken delivery of a new Samsung laptop - Windows 7 - which may be the latest advance, but, is more complicated then my old XP. I think they call it progress ! This first tunic was owned by the Chief Constable of Edinburgh - I think he was one from the 1930's. His two loops for a ribbon bar are in position.The quality of the bullion on the sleeves and collars is exceptional and would cost a fortune today. He would also have had a bullion brocade dress belt and his ceremonial sword. Pre-1940 the Scottish Forces were still wearing helmets - it is therefore, possible that he would have had a dress helmet. The one he is wearing is actually an English Supt's - also from the 1930's - it just makes the photo look better ! I will include some further pictures - and will show other old uniforms under their own threads. Please comment or, add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mervyn Mitton Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) This is a standard pattern silver button for senior officers. Edited July 9, 2010 by Mervyn Mitton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Dwyer Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Extremely nice, Mervyn! Love it. :jumping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 A great piece of police history. Thanks for posting the photos, I would never have seen one otherwise. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Very cool. Who was the Chief in those days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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