A useful white metal numeral '1' - probably police

Single white metal with a single hexagonal fixing to the reverse. Wrong shape and slightly too large for the Tyneside Scottish WW1 title, most likely Police collar numeral. Circa 2cms tall and 1cms wide. In good condition.

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Code: 68142

WW1 Lincoln Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Lapel Pin Brooch Badge

As worn in WW1. Gilt dulled but enamel in good condition with no damage other than some light surface marks. Original horseshoe fitting, stamped with issue number '385'. Maker marked to reverse 'Gaunt London'. Rare.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p74, Fig 1 refers.

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Code: 68058

Post WW2 Control Commission Germany CCG British Civil Police Officer's Plated White Metal Cap Badge

Of two part construction with two original loops to reverse. In near mint condition. Scarce.

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Code: 67938

African Colonial - Swaziland Police SP Gilt Brass Cap Badge - Firmin

Die cast with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked Firmin, London. Some wear to gilt otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. King's Crown. Worn 1932 - 1956.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 686 refers.

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Code: 67939

Central America - British Honduras Police White Metal Helmet Plate Badge, King's Crown

A large and impressive die struck silver plated example with two original silvered loops to the reverse. The arms of Honduras to the centre of a circlet below a King's Crown. Circa 72mm tall and circa 50mm wide. In very good condition. Pre 1953. The same pattern is also found in gilding metal.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 146 refers.

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Code: 67978

WW2 Scottish Scotland - Perthshire & Kinross-shire Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge, King's Crown

A small WW2 issue, circa 28mm tall. Maker marked Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham to reverse, with original horseshoe fitting stamped with the issue number "399". Some light surface wear to enamel and slight scratches but in enamel intact and in good condition.

Green, J.C. (2008) "Scottish Insignia as used by Old Police Forces", Plate 7, Fig 12 & page 173 refers.read more

Code: 68063

WW1 Durham City Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel Gilt Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A rare badge from this very small force. Not to be confused with the frequently encountered Durham County specials badge from the same era. Enamel undamaged but there is a small bleed of white enamel into base of red cross during firing. Original horseshoe fixing and maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.

Fig 1 page 38 of Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of...  read more

Code: 68065

WW2 First Police Reserve Chrome & Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

In very good condition with no damage to the enamel and minimal wear. Original horseshoe fitting and maker marked Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmigham and stamped with the issue number"24" to reverse of crescent. King's crown.

The First Police Reserve, dated from 1911, and comprised of retired police officers who had volunteered to serve again in an emergency in either pe...  read more

Code: 68059

WW2 WAPC Women's Auxiliary Police Corps Generic Universal Chrome and Enamel Pin Brooch Mufti Lapel Badge

One of three different patterns known, in very good condition. Original and functional pin fitting. Maker marked Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St., Birmingham. Invery good condition with no damage to enamel. Stamped with issue number "2" to reverse. Circa 29mm tall x 19mm wide. King's Crown.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p153...  read more

Code: 68057

St Helens Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Enamel Lapel Badge

Slight wear to gilt finish otherwise in superb condition with no damage to the enamel. Original pin brooch fitting and c clasp to reverse and maker marked Gaunt London. Circa 36mm in diameter.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) pp117-118, Fig 1 refers.

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Code: 65808