Sussex Police male inspectors or chief inspector's cap 1995 - 2002
Name/Title
Sussex Police male inspector's or chief inspector's cap 1995 - 2002
Entry/Object ID
2335
Description
Black wool cap with chequered band and a single black plain braided band around the peak, with plastic chin strap, and fitted with a star shaped Queen's crown "Sussex Police" enamelled solid centre coat of arms cap badge. Makers marks "C.W. Headdress" and written in ink on hatband the number "1789".
Use
For use by a Sussex Police male inspector or chief inspector
Context
It has long been practice for senior police officers to have rank insignia on their uniform caps as well as on their uniform tunics. Since the 20th century, officers of the rank of inspector and above have had some form of insignia on their caps.
A single black coloured plain band around the peak normally designates either an inspector or chief inspector.
This particular cap has the Sussex Police all ranks solid centre enamelled cap badge that was introduced in 1995 and was used until a similar but voided version was introduced in 2002.
Prior to the introduction of this badge constables and sergeants had a different cap badge to the ranks of inspector and above.
