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Old 03-05-15, 08:12 PM
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Default P.P ?punjab police

Hi, these badges came in a mixed bag of badges. Firstly are they Punjab Police and what does the P?R stand for?, thanks in advance, Mike
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Old 03-05-15, 08:49 PM
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Yes these are current issue Pakistani Punjab Police hat badges.
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Old 05-05-15, 07:34 PM
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Hi, thanks for that. Any idea what the P?R between the PP stand s for, Best wishes Mike
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Old 24-05-15, 07:54 AM
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'PR' could stand for 'Police Reserve'.
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Old 19-08-15, 01:16 PM
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I agree that it most likely indicates 'Police Reserve'. The Pakistanis seem to have a very large number of second line police and paramilitary units on their table of organization.
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Old 08-11-15, 09:21 PM
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It seems like Pakistan Punjab police badge.
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