Obsolete British Colonial Royal Hong Kong Police Commissioner Visor Cap & Badge
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2855260 | Type: Clothing |
It is an obsolete "British Colony" item which is not an official uniform item and no longer issued to the British Colonial Royal Hong Kong Police Force for many years... It is allowed on e-bay as Hong Kong is not under British anymore and it is not resemble and hence have no power or authority... This is not current issue uniforms and no longer exist due to Hong Kong was Return to China from British on 1st July, 1997... Collections Only...
Auction for a Rare Obsolete Genuine Issue Britis...h Colonial Era Royal Hong Kong Police Dress Visor Cap Complete with the Chromed Metal QC Cap Badge (Made by Firmin and Sons, London) / Silver Buttons on two side / Black Wool Crown / Plastic Strap / Black Mohair Band to Leather Visor / Perforated Sweatband... Issued to Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of the Royal Hong Kong Police Forces
This is the Pre 1997 version and dates back to the period of Britain's Colonial Rule over the territory...The cap is in very good condition and is with the original metal badge on the background...
The cap is for the rank of Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner and is with the raised wedge on the brim of the peak... Legend has it that the badge was deliberately designed to look like a mirror in order to repel any evil spirit a policeman might encounter on the beat... The same legend also says (although this is baseless given the uniform was also worn elsewhere within the Empire) that the buttons on his shirt was laid out like a cross for the same reason...
Until the late 1960s the scroll read 'Hong Kong Police'... The 'Royal' title was granted for service during the 1967 riot... Only five police forces have ever received this honour... Again... This is an obsolete force and hence and obsolete police item...
The Royal Hong Kong Police have been replaced with the Communist Chinese Forces which now police the Hong Kong Special Administrative Zone... It conforms with eBay police and is listed accordingly... 100% Genuine.
Great Adult Size :- UK 57 / 58 cm
Great As New and Fully Serviceable Condition....
A good chance for anyone to own a Great Piece (Hard to Find Item) of RHKP~~~!!!Rare and Superb Collectable Item. A Must for Police Collector.
This item would make great gift ideas for service and ex-members of the Service...They make great gifts and presents and are ideal as anniversary presents, fathers day gifts, birthday gifts, Christmas presents and as commemorations. * * * * * * * * * *Additional local charges (import duties, tax) may apply when goods arrive in your country...These costs have to be covered by the customer and cannot be reimbursed by seller...
It would make an Great and Wonderful excellent addition to add on your collections and interesting to all collectors of British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy Militaria Memorabilia Historians and British Colonial Hong Kong, Royal Hong Kong Police Force, Police Memorabilia, Bagpipe, Pipes and Drums, Scottish Highland Piper or Drummer.
Auction for a Rare Obsolete Genuine Issue Britis...h Colonial Era Royal Hong Kong Police Dress Visor Cap Complete with the Chromed Metal QC Cap Badge (Made by Firmin and Sons, London) / Silver Buttons on two side / Black Wool Crown / Plastic Strap / Black Mohair Band to Leather Visor / Perforated Sweatband... Issued to Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner of the Royal Hong Kong Police Forces
This is the Pre 1997 version and dates back to the period of Britain's Colonial Rule over the territory...The cap is in very good condition and is with the original metal badge on the background...
The cap is for the rank of Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner and is with the raised wedge on the brim of the peak... Legend has it that the badge was deliberately designed to look like a mirror in order to repel any evil spirit a policeman might encounter on the beat... The same legend also says (although this is baseless given the uniform was also worn elsewhere within the Empire) that the buttons on his shirt was laid out like a cross for the same reason...
Until the late 1960s the scroll read 'Hong Kong Police'... The 'Royal' title was granted for service during the 1967 riot... Only five police forces have ever received this honour... Again... This is an obsolete force and hence and obsolete police item...
The Royal Hong Kong Police have been replaced with the Communist Chinese Forces which now police the Hong Kong Special Administrative Zone... It conforms with eBay police and is listed accordingly... 100% Genuine.
Great Adult Size :- UK 57 / 58 cm
Great As New and Fully Serviceable Condition....
A good chance for anyone to own a Great Piece (Hard to Find Item) of RHKP~~~!!!Rare and Superb Collectable Item. A Must for Police Collector.
This item would make great gift ideas for service and ex-members of the Service...They make great gifts and presents and are ideal as anniversary presents, fathers day gifts, birthday gifts, Christmas presents and as commemorations. * * * * * * * * * *Additional local charges (import duties, tax) may apply when goods arrive in your country...These costs have to be covered by the customer and cannot be reimbursed by seller...
It would make an Great and Wonderful excellent addition to add on your collections and interesting to all collectors of British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy Militaria Memorabilia Historians and British Colonial Hong Kong, Royal Hong Kong Police Force, Police Memorabilia, Bagpipe, Pipes and Drums, Scottish Highland Piper or Drummer.
