1952 Policewomen’s Wide Brimmed Hat
This photograph of Auckland’s Constable Molly Sim was taken in 1952 when New Zealand Policewomen were first issued with a uniform, despite some being recruited in 1940. The wide brimmed hat was the crowning glory of this historic uniform and is shown her to good effect. The first curved “NZ Police” cap badge with the Tudor Crown is clearly visible and was introduced with this headgear. It was to be quickly withdrawn and replaced with the Saint Edwards Crown variant following the Kings sudden death and the accession to the Throne of Queen Elizabeth II.
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