East Suffolk Police Reserve Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel and Silver Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In very good condition with no damage to enamel. Silver finish in good condition with sharp detail. QEII crown. Worn post 1953 through to the 1960s.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p40, Fig 2 refers.
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Devon Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel & Gilt Lapel Buttonhole Mufti Badge
Post 1926 pattern, in very good condition with no damage to the enamel and original horseshoe fitting, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Slight mark to gilt on top right of shield otherwise gilt bright and in good condition. The red enamel lion is scarce, and according to the reference cited below indicates a different rank presumably a more senior rank than the pattern with the plain lion. ... read more
Colonial Indian Police Officers Hallmarked Silver Cap / Collar Badge
An ornate king's crown hallmarked silver badge with two original silver loops to the reverse. Tarnished and could do with a good clean. Birmingham hallmarks and maker's details to front ( I cannot make out the latter), but the date letter is either an 'n' or 'D' (1912 or 1928).
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Essex Special Constable Constabulary Police Senior Officers Silver Plated Cap / Breast Badge
An absolute stunner, a large silver-plated badge with original and fully functional pin fittings, maker marked Francis. E. Owen, Romford. Circa 4.1cms tall.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p42, Fig 2 refers.
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Devon Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel & Gilt Lapel Buttonhole Mufti Badge
Post 1926 pattern, in very good condition with no damage to the enamel and original horseshoe fitting, maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London. Slight mark to gilt on top right of shield otherwise gilt bright and in good condition. The red enamel lion is scarce, and according to the reference cited below indicates a different rank presumably a more senior rank than the pattern with the plain lion... read more
WW1 Sunderland (County Durham) Special Constable Patrol White Metal Buttonhole Lapel Badge
Die struck with original horseshoe fitting. A touch of verdigris to reverse otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. The arms of Sunderland in a garter strap. Scarce.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p132, Fig 1 refers.
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Metropolitan Special Constable Constabulary Police 1914 police service star award badge
A scarce original die-stamped five pointed nickel silver star sleeve badge bearing 'SC' monogram to centre within a circlet inscribed 'Metropolitan Police 1914'. In very good condition, compete with two original lugs to the reverse, some slight twisting to lugs and white metal now dark toned.
Circa 2.5cm tall.
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WW1 County of Devon Constabulary Special Constable Police Gilt & Enamel Lapel Badge
Maker marked JR Gaunt & Son, London.
Circa 35mm in diameter, pin fitting. The C clasp bent over pin so locked shut otherwise in very good condition. No damage to enamel.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p34, Fig 1 refers.
The post 1926 version is listed as my item 52958.
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WW1 era Sheffield ( Yorkshire ) Royal Hospital unmarked silver Nurses pin bar badge
An attractive and scarce First World War unmarked silver nurses hospital badge, maltese cross suspended from a title bar 'Sheffield Royal Hospital'. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings. An attractive item with some tarnishing. 4.3cm wide.
The Sheffield Royal Hospital was founded in 1832.
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45.00 GBP
WW2 British Red Cross Mobile Voluntary Aid Detachment ( VAD ) Cloth Arm Badges / Shoulder Title /Insignia
A trio of badges worn by female ambulance drivers and the like during the Blitz. Removed from uniform otherwise in good condition. No 2662 written to reverse of the VAD badge.
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28.00 GBP