Belgian Congo 1930s

At least that's what I think they are. Interesting presentation.

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Why is it I can't see anything!?
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It's all right, I can see them now.
Funny images , they came with cheese, just like the free gifts one could find in Corn Flakes!
First image show a officers of before 1902, the second one after 1902.
I have a major intrest for those items, as I lived a minor part of it.
Here is a officers pre 1902 sword;
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A pith helmet of the Belgian Weermacht/Force Publique (the military branch)
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Different insigna's for the pith helmet for police forces and juridical branche
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Last two are the die's for making the insigna's.

And a fez for locals in police service;
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One of the retailers;
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1909.
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Civilian administration or Force Publique - don't know.
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Last days.
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Nice pic's , thanks!
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