North Eastern Railway Police

[Polsa999]

Hi Guys

The attached picture is of a NER police sergeant, probably based in Leeds as that is the location of the photographer.

Does any one know when long service stripes were first used and when they were ended, also for what length of service were they normally awarded.

This is a CDV and the rounded corners indicate that it was produced after 1870 - I think that it was probably around 1880, note that there is no badge on the Kepi, merely the letters 'NER Police'. We believe that a metal badge was probably placed on the Kepi around 1880/90 and helmets replacing the Kepi at the turn of the century. I am sure that the NER police mimiced the local forces so any information about such changes would be useful.

Best wishes

Steve