STH.AFRICAN POLICE AT 1910 CORONATION

[Mervyn Mitton]

I recently saw this series of photographs in an old Police magazine. They are of the various Police units, from different Forces, who represented this Country at the Coronation of King George 5th.. They are historically interesting in that they show the different uniforms. The captions are self explanatory.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Some of the smaller Forces sent only one or, two men. 'NP' stands for Natal Police - disbanded in 1913 when the South African Police Force was established.

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Brett Hendey]

Very interesting pictures, Mervyn. Thank you for posting them.

Regards

Brett

[Arthur R]

Very interesting, Mervyn. Thanks for posting these photos.

As a matter of interest, I looked up the coronation medal roll as published in the SA Numismatic Journal in May 1978 and found 49 policemen listed:

Natal Police : 20

Transvaal Police : 12

Cape Mounted Police : 11

Orange Free State Police : 6

[Mervyn Mitton]

I thought they were interesting - particularly the different styles of uniform and helmets.

Would you both please have a look at Firearms - I posted a picture of a Martini with ZAR markings. Would be nice to have your expert opinions.

Mervyn