Brighton Borough Police constable's or sergeant's cap badge 1952 - 1967
Name/Title
Brighton Borough Police constable's or sergeant's cap badge 1952 - 1967
Entry/Object ID
2395
Description
Chrome plated circular cap badge topped with a Queen's crown marked "Brighton Police" with a Brighton Borough coat of arms centre. Has a slider fixing to rear. No maker's marks.
Use
For use on a constable's or sergeant's cap.
Context
In the past it was common practice for constables and sergeant's to have plain circular cap badges and for inspector's and above to have star shaped badges with enamelled rings. Some police forces still have this distinction, but others such as Sussex Police now use the same cap badge for all ranks, except chief officers.
The St Edward's or Queen's crown on this example dates it to between 1952 and 1967 and it was for use on caps worn by constable's and sergeants in Brighton Borough Police until amalgamation. At the same time a star shaped, enamelled ring cap badge was used for inspectors and above.
