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2017.290
Title
South African Police Cap
Date(s)
- undated [1980-1994] (Creation)
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Blue cotton cap with ear flaps and a neck flap at the back. The neck flap rolls up and fastens with two metal press studs. The cap has a machine embroidered badge on the front in yellow thread in the design of an eight pointed star shape surrounding a circle with 'SUIDAFRIKAANSE POLISIE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE' around a coat of arms. It has a stiffened peak which is sewn with four rows of stitching. The ear flaps each have a large eyelet bound with blue stitching. On the underside of the peak is a label with 'South African Police O/R's field cap' handwritten.
Country of Design: South Africa
Keywords: Civil uniform, police uniform, accessories, headwear
Country of Design: South Africa
Keywords: Civil uniform, police uniform, accessories, headwear
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Cotton
Colour/Print: Blue
Details: Machine embroidery
Colour/Print: Blue
Details: Machine embroidery