Colonial Police Medal

Country: United Kingdom
Type: Medal
Abolished: 2012

Sold median$386

4 sales · typically $306 – $673

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History

The Colonial Police Medal was a United Kingdom decoration established by King George VI on 10 May 1938. During the period when the British Empire administered colonies and mandated territories around the world, police officers, as well as military personnel, were sent to maintain order. This is still the case in a number of remaining territories.

The medal was established in London by the King of the United Kingdom, but the governments of the Commonwealth were also permitted to award it. Australia had its own overseas territories.

The medal was awarded for “courage and devoted service” in the police and fire services of the colonies and overseas territories.

A split took place in 1940.

The King's Medal for Police and Fire Service, known after 19 May 1954 as the Queen's Police Medal and the Queen's Fire Service Medal, in the United Kingdom and the Dominions.

The Colonial Police and Fire Service Medal, called the Overseas Territories Police Medal since 2012, in the colonies and mandated territories. This medal was gradually replaced by their own medals in the Dominions and overseas territories.

Translated from the Dutch Wikipedia (article), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Classes and prices

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All examples
Sold median
$386
Typical range
$306 – $673
Sales
4 · last 19 Nov 2025
Buy now
None listed

Prices by class, in US dollars
Class	Sold median	Typical range	Sales	Buy now
All examples	$386	$306 – $673	4last 19 Nov 2025	None listed

Colonial Police Medal

History

Classes and prices

Recent market examples

Colonial Police Medal, E.II.R. Type 2 (1955-66), for Meritorious Service (Capt. Wynand Mallen, Bech. Prot. Police), with brass Bechuanaland Protectorate Police helmet badge and shoulder title, good very fine and rare (3) (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

Colonial Police Medal, E.II.R. Type 2 (1955-66), for Meritorious Service (Capt. Wynand Mallen, Bech. Prot. Police), with brass Bechuanaland Protectora… (opens Biddr in a new tab)

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Colonial Police Medal, E.II.R., for Meritorious Service, in Royal Mint case (Augustine Lim Kai-Mo, Supt. Hong Kong Police.), well-toned, good extremely fine (opens Invaluable in a new tab)

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