WW1 84 / VAD / DEVON Volunteer Aid Detachment One piece Brass Shoulder Title

In very good condition with original as manufactured brooch-type fitting. This is as found issued to women. Westlake notes that even-numbered units were formed of women, odd-numbered units were formed of men (p167).

VAD companies were formed in 1909 to supplement the medical elements of the Territorial Force.

Westlake 813 refers (who notes that VAD titles often...  read more

Code: 67183

Scottish Dumbarton White Metal Shoulder Title - 9th Bn A&SH Pipers?

In good condition with two original hex fixings to reverse. The lower part of a title which would have been worn by Dumbarton Rifle Volunteers or by a piper post 1908 when they became the 9th Territorial Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. Scarce. Any information welcome.

Bloomer p119 shows a T/9/A&SH/Dumbarton in brass. Westlake states the 'Dumbarton' was also worn se...  read more

Code: 67153

Monmouthshire (Wales) Constabulary Police Night Helmet Plate, King's Crown

In good condition with two original loops to reverse.

Comm DaMc (327)

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Code: 67123

Hampshire Fire Service Enamel and Chrome Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge

Original horsehoe fitting, maker marked JR Gaunt London. Chrome and red enamel. No damage to enamel but slight wear to highpoints of chrome finish but generally in very good condition. Circa 25mm in diameter.

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Code: 67084

MSC / Y Metropolitan Police Special Constable Y Division White Metal Collar Badge, King’s Crown

A small single collar badge in die cast in white metal with two original loops to reverse and maker marked JR Gaunt a London. In very good condition.

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Code: 67072

Cheshire Constabulary White Metal Cap Badge, King’s Crown

A white metal chromed example with original slider, King's crown so pre 1952.

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Code: 67073

WW1 Home Front Birmingham Special Constabulary 1916 Bronze Cap Badge

A large scarce bronze pin back badge with issue number 4417. In excellent condition.

Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales" (2nd Edn) p10 refers and Figure 1 therein shows this badge being worn as a Cap Badge during WW1.

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Code: 63803

Army Department Constabulary Police Facing Pair of Large White Metal Collar Badges

A facing and matched pair of large die struck white metal collar badges with two original loops (n-s) to the reverse of each. Tall at circa 4.3cm in height. Some loss of detail from service wear and polishing otherwise in good condition.

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Code: 66431

Gloucestershire Section 26 British Red Cross Three Part Title with Enamelled Red Cross on Original Brass Backing Plate

A scarce early three part title on original backing plate. No damage to red enamel. A lovely item and scarce.

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Code: 65729

WW2 Civil Defence Corps County Durham Woven Yellow on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title

In unissued condition.

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Code: 66687