Police Visor Cap Nordrhein Westfalen

In the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the white police cap (weiße Schirmmütze) has a specific meaning and status that differs from the standard blue cap.

Meaning and Function

• Traffic Police: The white cap is the traditional identification mark of the traffic police (Verkehrsdienst). While officers in general patrol service wear a dark blue cap, traffic officers use the white version for better visibility and authority during traffic checks and accidents.
• Visibility: The white design is functional so that road users can more easily recognize the officer's instructions, especially in daylight.
• Symbolism: In Germany, an officer wearing a white cap is often informally referred to as a "Weiße Maus" (White Mouse), a term that originated historically from their distinctive appearance in traffic.

Design Features

• Color: The top of the cap is white, while the peak and band are often black or dark blue. Insignia: The obverse features the nine-pointed star with the coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Rhine, and the Westphalian horse, surrounded by a halo.
• Condition: The cap shows significant signs of age, particularly crackle in the imitation leather.

Size: 56