The white summer version of the flat cap of the Austrian Federal Security Guard (now part of the Bundespolizei) is an iconic uniform item, primarily worn during the warmer months for a formal and recognizable appearance.

Cap…

The traditional wool police cap of the former Sussex Constabulary (now Sussex Police) is an iconic part of the British police uniform. While the familiar "Custodian" helmet often draws attention, the wool peaked cap plays a…

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…

The Thai police wear brown (khaki) uniforms and caps, but the red trim on the cap is a distinctive feature that indicates the officer's rank. These caps are part of the standard uniform of the Royal Thai Police (RTP).

Features of…

In Indonesia, the dark brown police cap (often referred to as coklat or coklat tua) is the standard headgear for the daily duties of the National Police (POLRI). In Indonesian culture, the color brown symbolizes stability,…

The headgear of the Lancashire Constabulary (the police force for the county of Lancashire in England) has made a noticeable return to traditional styles in recent years.

Current Status: Return to Tradition

Since August 2022,…

The Austrian Polizei-Bergmütze model 1943 is a variant of the well-known mountain hat worn by police units (Schutzpolizei) in mountainous regions. The design is closely related to the German M43 Einheitsfeldmütze, but is often…

The M43 Mountain Cap of the Bavarian Police (Polizei Bayern) is an iconic garment that originated in the equipment of mountain troops. It combines functionality for mountainous terrain with the distinctive color scheme of the…

The checkered pattern on the New Zealand police cap is internationally known as the Sillitoe Tartan. This pattern is one of the most recognizable symbols of the police worldwide and has deep historical significance.

Origin and…

In 1977, the equipment of the police in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) reached a historic turning point. The white police cap from that year has the following characteristics:

The "Green" Period (1966–1978)

In 1977, officers in…

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…

The Belgian Military Police (MP) wore a flat cap similar in style to the British Service Dress Cap of the Royal Military Police (RMP) during World War II. Its main feature was the addition of a striking red trim.

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The flat cap of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) is an important part of the Daily Dress (DT) and the Ceremonial Dress. The design and decorations vary greatly by rank to reflect the hierarchy within the…

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…