Hertfordshire Constabulary Hat Badge discontinued in 1978

Hertfordshire Constabulary Hat Badge discontinued in 1978.

The constabulary was founded in 1841, under the County Police Act, five years after the Hertford Borough Police and St Albans Borough Police had been formed. In 1889, the Hertford Borough Police force was merged into Hertfordshire.

The first constables were working-class men and were paid at the level of an agricultural labourer. In Victorian times, officers were entitled to only one rest day in every four to six weeks and were entitled to only one week's unpaid annual leave a year. A ten-hour working day was the norm and no meal breaks were allowed.

In good condition - some wear to paint. Otherwise excellent. Please see pictures as they are part of the description.

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