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
45.00 GBP
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
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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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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18.00 GBP
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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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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12.00 GBP
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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22.00 GBP
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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WW2 Civil Defence Corps County Durham Woven Yellow on Black Felt Cloth Shoulder Title
In unissued condition.
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6.00 GBP
WW1 1915 Isle of Wight (Hampshire) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Gilt & Enamel Lapel Pin Brooch Badge
A rare badge, dated 1915 with stout original and functional pin fitting. Some light crazing and scratches to the enamel but it is intact some dulling to the gilt / one small spot of verdigris the dome of the button. Circa 34mm in diameter. In good overall condition.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p63, Fig 2 refers. Comm ErYa read more