Country of Origin: South Africa
Time Period: 1966-1995
Battle / War: No associated war
Product Condition: Good
Product Dimensions (cm): Tunic folded: 50 x 40 x 6 cm Cap diameter: 28 cm.Trousers folded: 40 x 25 x 4 cm;Total uniform on hanger height: 95 cm
A complete South African Police (SAP) Colonel's uniform set, : Dress tunic in dark SAP blue with full insignia, including embroidered rank epaulettes with wheat sheaves and stars (indicating Colonel rank) Matching peaked visor cap with gold bullion wreath and SAP badge, showing the pre 1994 South African coat of arms. Medal ribbons signifying various commendations and years of service. 1. Cross for Bravery 2. Medal for combatting terrorism 3. Tours of duty 4. Star for faithful service 5. Star of Merit 6. 75th Anniversary medal. Light blue service shirt and buttoned breast pockets. Trousers with belt loops, matching tunic fabric. Rank slides and name tag marked "De La Porte," adding provenance.This uniform is representative of the pre-apartheid South African Police (SAPS), till 1995. The cap's badge with bilingual wording (“SUID-AFRIKAANSE POLISIE / SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE”)
