Insignia

1899-1912

Major Colin Harding was its commandant and its primary role was a military one but it also performed town police and patrolling duties. By 1910 its strength was 118 officers and NCO s and 370 natives .In 1912 it was amalgamated to form the Northern Rhodesia Police.

Brass

Lugs intact

Single

Rare

The BBP was one of the forces that amalgamated into the B.S.A.P.

1885-1896 when it changed its name to the Bechuanaland Mounted Police

2 August 1897 BMP became the BSAP No 1 Division

LUGS INTACT

Rare

1960s  Rhodesian made wing

Padded

Rare

Captains rank

Matching set

1970-81