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Old 01-08-16, 09:22 PM
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Another new one,

I bought it as an Omani Police Officer's badge, is this right as it is different from the other police badge I have (shown too).

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Old 01-08-16, 09:25 PM
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There are several images on the web that confirm that it is indeed a gold and enamel version of the OP badge.

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Thanks Simon, I did see one on the net that said it was the Royal Cavalry so wasn't 100% sure.

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The silver/blue badge is indeed Royal Oman Police, the gilt/red badge is worn by uniformed palace staff. Known as the Diwan. I am possibly wrong but I've never seen a gilt ROP badge.

The Royal Stables and later Royal Cavalry of Oman wear a similar badge but it is distinguished by horseshoes and a different scroll. Neither organisation is part of the Royal Army of Oman!!!
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Hi Eddie,

thanks for the info. I did wonder at the police info as the scroll at the bottom has much fewer words on.

I did see the cavalry badge with the horseshoes on and different writing again, so ruled that out too.

I would never have got what it was though!! Thanks once again for your expert help with an unknown Omani / Arab badge.....I really must learn Arabic as Russian doesn't help much with badges

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