5^th Pattern NZ Police Cap Badge Variant

This was the production version of the previous badge and was worn on the wide brimmed hats of the first police women’s uniform issued in 1953. It was also intended to be worn on the forage caps of Constables and NCO’s when their redesigned, open necked uniforms were issued from 1956. It is based upon the design of the previous prototype badge, but varies with the Tudor Crown being the open style instead of solid. This variant was made just prior to King George VI death in 1952 and had only been issued to policewomen.