British South Africa Police (Rhodesia). Cap Badge. Gilding metal cap badge 1897-1949

Badge is of the pattern worn on head-dress (helmets, slouch hats + peaked caps) of the British South Africa Police, through to circa 1949, including both 'World Wars'

Metal: Gilding metal

Weight: 19g

Dimensions: 53mm (w) / 42mm (h)

The reverse of the badge complete with its original loop fittings with a brass cotter pin

The British South Africa Police (BSAP) was, for most of its existence, the police force of Rhodesia (became Zimbabwe in 1980). It was formed as a paramilitary force of mounted infantrymen in 1889 by Cecil Rhodes' British South Africa Company, from which it took its original name, the British South Africa Company's Police. Initially run directly by the company, it began to operate independently in 1896, at which time it also dropped "Company's" from its name. It thereafter served as Rhodesia's regular police force, retaining its name, until 1980, when it was superseded by the Zimbabwe Republic Police, soon after the country's reconstitution into Zimbabwe in April that year

A choice example

Condition: EF

Code: 23095