Austrian Police Cap

This cap is a specific uniform item of the former Austrian Federal Police, the Bundessicherheitswachekorps (often abbreviated to Sicherheitswache).

Key features of the cap

• Color and style: The most common style is a green flat cap (Schirmmütze).
• Insignia: The cap features a metal insignia on the front (usually the Austrian eagle) and often a unit-specific insignia on the side.
• Variations: There are several versions, including the standard green cap and white versions for specific services or summer uniforms.

About the Corps

• Historical context: The Bundessicherheitswachekorps was the civilian police force for the major cities in Austria.
• Dissolution: On July 1, 2005, the force ceased to exist as an independent entity. It merged with the Bundesgendarmerie and the Kriminaldienst to form the current Bundespolizei.
• Current status: Today, these caps are particularly sought-after by collectors of militaria and police memorabilia.

Size: 55 1/2