British India: Calcutta Police Force. Bi-metal helmet badge. Kings Crown (of pattern worn 1901-1949)
Dimension: 56mm (H)
The two part insignia complete with its original slider fitting, this for fitting to the cloth 'Pagri' of the Topee / Topi helmet
We have seen and handed these badges in different sizes, Ranging form 48mm to 60mm in height, and it has been suggested that the 'larger' badges were worn by the personnel of the mounted police unit of the Calcutta Police Force, and or the European Sergeants
A good quality issue badge - the slider fitting indicating insignia from the era 1920-1947
Condition: GVF
Code: 24387