Boer War ZARP (Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek Politie) Martingale Badge. 9 x 5cm.

Original, scarce Boer War era brass martingale insignia badge for horses used by the mounted police of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek Politie (ZARP) which was the police force in the Transvaal at the time. These insignias were used as a decorative piece on the leather straps or reins (martingales) of the horses. This model badge was used until 1901. In 1902 another design was introduced which featured thicker lettering and did not have the accent on the bottom, assumingly in an effort to save on materials for the War. The ZARP was the mounted and foot police of the ZAR, a nation that was mainly rural with a strong frontier spirit as the Boers had only arrived in the Transvaal less than 50 years before during the Great Trek. The ZARP were established as a para-military police force whose primary function was to uphold the authority of the state. During the Boer War, the ZARP had a reputation for being formidable soldiers. 

Note : In very good overall condition with one lug intact.

Size : 9 x 5cm

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