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Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) Police Black Metal Helmet Plate 1902 - 1922

A large die struck plate with three original loops (some twisting) and what appears to be the original and correct red felt badge backing cloth. Worn on an 1878 pattern military helmet plate. Circa 10.5cms tall. Black finish in very good condition, you won't find a better one! Rare.

The Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was Ireland's armed police force from the early nineteent... read more

Code: 64603

245.00 GBP

Senior Scottish Constabulary Police Officers Bullion Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A lovely example in unissued condition. On padded black felt backing and of exceptional quality. As issued between 1936 and 1954.

Figure 16 Plate 8 of "Scottish Insignia as Used by Old Police Forces" J.C. Green refers.

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Code: 63331

35.00 GBP

Devon Devonshire Special Constable Constabulary Buttonhole Lapel Badge

A large brass and enamel buttonhole badge, some wear but enamel intact and good condition. Maker marked J R Gaunt London. 3.5cm in diameter. Coll.

Worn from 1926 General Strike onwards.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p34, Fig 4 refers. read more

Code: 52958

12.00 GBP

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

Northern Ireland Security Guard Service NISGS Cap Badge and Collar Badge Set

Northern Ireland Security Guard Service NISGS Cap Cap Badge bi-metal with original slider maker marked 'SM' (see photos) and a matching pair of collar badges in bi-metal with split pins. In near mint condition.

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Code: 67636

15.00 GBP

Volunteer Civil Force (VCF) (Winston's Bobbies) White Metal Collar Badge

Collar badge sized of identical construction and non-facing with original pin fitting for wear on the lapel. Maker marked JR Gaunt London. Circa 3.2cms tall, die cast and look silver plated. In very good condition with original pin fittings. Rare.

The Volunteer Civil Force, also known as Winston's Bobbies formed by Winston Churchill in 1911 following the Sydney Street Siege,... read more

Code: 67547

75.00 GBP

Lord-Lieutenant of City of London Frosted Silver Badge Insignia - WBC Centre? King's Crown

A die struck frosted silver plated badge with two small square fixing posts (n-s) which look as if they would attach this badge to a backing plate most probably for the sword belt of the Lord Lieutenant of the City of London. Circa 5cms tall. In very good condition and scarce.

The City of London was uniquely given a commission of lieutenancy, and was exempt from the authority... read more

Code: 67488

55.00 GBP

Palestine Police White Metal One Piece Shoulder Title - Dowler