C1992 Austrian Senior Police Officers Cap PO 91 C1992 Austrian Senior Police Officers Cap PO 91 Clothing

A very ornate peaked cap of a senior Austrian Police Officer. The Federal Police is commanded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior. The Federal Minister of the Interior is the highest law enforcement authority. The Provincial Police Directorates - established as federal authorities in the provinces - are subordinate to the Federal Minister. The Federal Gendarmerie was an Austrian federal police agency. It was responsible for approximately two thirds of the population on approximately 98% of Austrian national territory, alongside the Federal Safety Guard Corps and Detective Corps. All Austrian law enforcement agencies were merged into the Federal Police (Bundespolizei) agency, with effect from 1 July 2005. This cap has a gold bullion boss on the white linen peak with the red & white Austrian roundel in its centre. It has a gold and enamel cap badge with a red shaped backing. Thick twisted gold cap cords, gold buttons and on the left side a gold flaming grenade with fitted red backing cloth. Dated 1992 and size 58 it is in good condition. The price includes UK delivery. PO 91.