1930s Paris Police Uniforms

“Co-operation of those asked for information has been remarkable,” recalled Western Costume Co. Director of Research David S. Preston in a Variety interview in 1933. “Paris police when requested for a description of the uniforms of the body could only supply black and white photographs. Realizing that the description would be useless for color pictures, they made a complete set of colored drawings to supplement the photos.”

Uniform swatch

Uniform swatch

1934
Conducteur d'automobile

Conducteur d'automobile

Police driver, 1933
Tenue avec pèlerine

Tenue avec pèlerine

Uniform with cape, 1933
Gardien de la paix

Gardien de la paix

Policeman, 1934
Inspecteur principal

Inspecteur principal

Chief inspector, 1933
Uniform swatches

Uniform swatches

1934
Agents de police cyclistes

Agents de police cyclistes

Bicycle police officers, 1934
Gardien de la paix, cycliste

Gardien de la paix, cycliste

Bicycle policeman, 1933
Agent de police à cheval

Agent de police à cheval

Mounted police officer, 1934
Tenue avec raglan

Tenue avec raglan

Uniform with raglan sleeve, 1933

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