Malta Police Uniforms
In the 20th century, Malta Police uniforms underwent significant changes to meet the evolving needs of law enforcement and public representation on the island, particularly during the World War I (WW1) and World War II (WW2) eras. Early in the century, the uniforms were heavily influenced by British colonial police attire, especially with khaki uniforms used throughout the British colonial days. In different eras, the Malta Police Force uniforms changed to reflect the fashion and the as the work necessitates.
WW1 Malta Police Constable
The Malta Police summer uniform of the WW1 and early inter-war period was almost a copy of the Khaki uniform used by the British army in Malta. This pattern was used right after the war and can also be observed in original photos of the time of the 7 Gugnio riots in Valletta.
Malta Police Officer
The uniform of an officer from the rank of Inspector upwards follows suit that of a commissioned officer of the British army, in terms of style and rank. Our rental Police uniforms come complete with the correct decorations and insignia.
WW2 Malta Police Constable
The duties of the Police have grown exponentially with the 2nd world war on its doorstep. More roles needed to be fulfilled and more constables and officers joined the force full-time, or voluntarily with the Special Constabulary.
“I wonder what will happen to people like you and me, when there are no more wars to occupy us?”
— German Army Colonel (Band of Brothers)