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Officers of the Police Force wore a braided jacket like that worn in undress by infantry officers, although the latter only had four bars. The headdress is a kepi with black lace band and embroidered crown attached to the front and lace covered button on the top. Over the jacket is worn a cross belt with metal fittings. For a 'foot' officer this consisted of a mount, chains and whistle. For a mounted officer the whistle was replaced by a set of pickers, as worn by the cavalry. Trousers, overalls and breeches w