The Regiment: A History and the Uniforms of the British South Africa Police by Hamley, Richard
The Regiment: A History and the Uniforms of the British South Africa Police by Hamley, Richard
Softcover, ISBN 9780620253949
Publisher: Covos-Day Books, 2000
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While it is generally accepted that the history of Rhodesia began in 1890, the history of that country's police force began a year earlier, in 1889. From the beginning, the Force held to the customs and traditions of a light cavalry regiment, with military ranks and disciplines and, reflecting the military ethos, laying emphasis upon a smartness of turnout and drill. The unique character of the Force developed from this time. Not only did it have to establish the rule of law, it also had to defend the borders of the country, a responsibility it held until 1953. This stunning volume, filled with the author's own vivid water color illustrations, traces the fascinating story of the British South Africa Police during its 90 year existence from 1890 to 1980.
