The Village Policemen (Wali Askari) wore the same white jacket (1) and knee-length trousers as the Company askari, and a red fez without tassel. They wore a cartridge belt and were armed with muzzleloaders. The village policemen were subordinate to the authority of the local magistrate, the Wali jumbe or village headman who had responsibility for collecting the hut tax.
Uniforms of Native Troops in German East Africa
- Introduction
German East Africa Company
The Wissmann Unit
Native Sailors
Village Police
Imperial Protective Force
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