Austrian Railway Police Visor Cap

The white cap of the Austrian Railway Police with its distinctive railway symbol is an iconic collector's item. This symbol, the winged wheel (Flügelrad), is the universal symbol for railways worldwide and was worn in Austria on the headgear of railway-related services.

Features of the cap with the railway symbol

The symbol: Unlike the regular police or gendarmerie (who wore the federal eagle or a flaming grenade), the railway police often used the winged wheel. This symbol was usually made of gold or silver and was placed atop an oak wreath.

Color: The white top (lid) was worn for optimal visibility on platforms and at railway crossings.

Cap band: The band below the white top was often dark blue or black, creating a sharp contrast with the white top.

Historical Significance

These caps were used at a time when railway security in Austria was a hybrid system, often operating under the auspices of the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) in close cooperation with the federal authorities. With the merger of all police forces in 2005, this specific design with the winged wheel on a white police cap has virtually disappeared from the streets.

Size: 56