Scarce WW2 Tripolitania Police Cap Badge, 1943 - 1949

A large cast cap badge with original slider to the reverse. In good condition and with some age to it.

What is now Libya ( created November 1949, full independence in 1951), after the Allied conquest of North Africa in 1943 (Libya had been occupied by the Italians prior to this), the province of Tripolitania was placed provisionally by the UN under British Rule and remained under British control for about 5 years. A number of British police officers with experience in Palestine were sent to Tripolitania from 1943 until 1950. The rank and file were mainly Arab and Jewish in origin.

Renfrew et al Vol 2 No 1939 refers.

D15.4

Code: 58506