Arm band

[pow]

Gentlemen could any of your members inform me as to who would wear a Green and white (same design and material as Police duty) Arm band.? i have been informed that this would be worn by MOD Police???? thank you.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Hi - POW ( a first name would be nice) Welcome to GMIC. I have never seen a green and white band personally, so we must hope another member will be able to help. There was a period in the 1870's when Worcester Police went a bit 'mad' and introduced green uniforms and helmets. The Home Office soon put them right - however, if no other Force is pinned to the colour, then - just perhaps - these might go back to Worcester. I would say that this is probably unlikely. Do you collect Police items ? Mervyn

[pow]

Hi Mervyn,

Many thanks for your reply. I have in the past collected Police items from the 1940s, i do have a Black and White Duty arm Brassard with the metal buckle circa 1938, i also have a Blue and white one with press stud fastening (reproduction me thinks). The Green and White one is a mystery to me, it is made from the same material as the Black and White one and the same size however it fastens through a material loop, it was suggested that it maybe Ministry of Defence issue am not sure?? did ambulance drivers have a similar system for when on duty??? i dont know:blush: forgive the smillies.

regards Keith.

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Keith,

I can't help with your question though I would be interested in hearing the answer myself. I just wanted to welcome you to the forum and look forward to hearing more from you in the future.

Regards

Brian

[pow]

Brian

Thank you for your warm welcome,after reading previous posts i feel well informed and look forward to using this site for future research.

regards

keith.

[Les-Art]

POW,

Some of the Royal Park Police used Green and White diced cap bands for a while, perhaps they had this colour of duty band before 1972.

The other alternative is that it may not be British Mainland but British Colonial, I have seen photos of duty armbands being used in India, Africa and the caribean Islands. Unfortunately they are old photos so in black & White. I have seen an old colour illustration of the Nigerian Police wearing a Blue and Red duty armband. So I think it is worth further investigation.

The Blue and White one you have with the press stud is not a reproduction, it was issue for some U.K. forces in the late 1960's. Also Jamaica Costabulary and Barbados Police used them.

Is this any help.

Les