Middle East - Palestine Police White Metal Cap Badge, Kings Crown - Dowler

In good worn condition with original slider. Stamped Dowler Birmingham to reverse of badge rather than the slider. Worn from 1920 until the end of British rule in 1948.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 1248 refers.

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Code: 67665

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

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

WW1 Borough of King's Lynn (Norfolk) Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel & Gilt Lapel Badge

Original horseshoe fitting, maker marked Fattorini & Sons, Bradford (please note the 'F' missing off Fattorini). The enamel is intact; there is a small firing flaw in central blue enamel otherwise in very good condition. Gilt bright. Circa 38mm tall. Rare.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p66, Fig 2 refers

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Code: 67802

C. A. Vandervell & Co (Industrial) Fire Brigade Enamel and Chrome Lapel Pin Badge

Quite simply a stunning design in gilt and enamel in superb condition for age with no damage to the enamel and gilt bright with minor service wear. Original and functional pin fitting. Circa 38mm tall. Large manufacturer's often had their own fire brigade capability on site. Rare.

C. A. Vandervell Ltd., was formed in 1916 with a share capital of £350,000 to take over a busi...  read more

Code: 67808

Admiralty Constabulary Chromed White Metal Cap Badge, King's Crown

Worn 1949-1952 only, a chrome-plated white metal Admiralty Police or Prisons hat badge with King's Crown (Tudor Crown). In good condition with two original loops to reverse (slightly pinched otherwise functional). In good overall condition.

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Code: 67793

Royal Corps of Military Police Officer 's Bullion Beret Badge, QEII issue

A worn example with bright colours, coloured silks and bullion undamaged. Some glue traces to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 59186

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

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

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