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Old 25-08-16, 11:17 AM
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Hi Phil,

According to an illustration in R.Hamley's book 'The Regiment. The History and Uniform of the BSA Police', this is a helmet badge, being the first metal helmet badge of the Force, the design of which was based on the reverse of the British South Africa Company's medal. Worn initially on the grey felt hat and not on the helmet until the 1920's, it was replaced in 1937 by a badge very similar in design.

There is no mention in Hamley's excellent book of it being mounted or used in any form other than as mentioned above, and I conclude that what you have there is something put together for a personal reason, a mourning band to be worn at the funeral of a one time colleague perhaps.

Hope all is well with you,

John
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