BSAP. What is it?

[Robert L.]

Hi,

I recently purchased another set of uniforms belonging to a Senior BSAP officer. In the box of misc odds and ends was this item. I don't think it is a cummerbund as there was one in the box. This item is about 44 inches long and 6 inches wide. In the middle on one edge is a stitch about one inch long that slightly causes the material to pucker. It isn't in any of my books, so just wondering. Any help appreciated.

Robert

[QSAMIKE]

Good Morning Robert.....

Yes you have a Cummerbund....

Mike

[Robert L.]

Thank you Mike. It is really different than the gold coloured one that came in the box. This has no attachment points. Do you know what uniform it went with? I thought the gold one went with the Mess Jacket.

Robert

[QSAMIKE]

Depends on summer or winter dress uniform also....... Buuuuuuuuttttttt it could also be an ascot.......

I had 2 different coloured ones for the same unit once........

Mike

[Mervyn Mitton]

I think you will find that it is a Cravat. Forerunners of ties , they continued to be worn on semi-formal

occasions - usually with a blazer. Mervyn

[Robert L.]

Thank you Mervyn, That does make the most sense. By the way, there was a beautiful Brocade Sword belt included that would have gone well with that hanger you had for sale a few years back.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Robert - if you have a chance could you show a picture of the belt ? There is still a lot of interest in the BSAP

and if you were interested in an officers' pattern dress sword, I had a lady offer one some time ago - I could see if she

still wanted to sell. The shop is closed now - I have retired - all of the medals - incl.a lovely BSAP set with LS&GC

are coming to City Coins Medal Auction in CapeTown in March/April. Best wishes Mervyn