Volunteer Civil Force (Winston’s Bobbies) White metal cap badge with pin fitting for Bowler Hat
A finely detailed die-stamped white metal VCF cap badge with original pin fitting, the very tip of the pin blunted, otherwise fully functional. Circa 5.7cms tall. This pattern was apparently for wear on the bowler hat of volunteers.
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Volunteer Civil Force (VCF) (Winston's Bobbies) Gilt and Enamel Pin Brooch Supporters / Old Comrade Lapel Badge
A rare original example of a 'Volunteer Civil Force' small gilt and enamel lapel badge, depicting 'Saint George and the Dragon' atop a central device with conjoined letters "VCF" inlaid with blue and white enamel within a laurel wreath with motto "Law and Order" below, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect enamel. H... read more
WW2 Windsor Chrome and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In very good condition, ,maker marked and stamped with issue number "110".
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p147, Fig 2 refers.
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WW2 Women's Auxiliary Police Corps WAPC Generic Universal Pattern Chrome and Enamel Mufti Pin Brooch Badge
One of three different patterns known, in very good condition. With original pin fitting and clasp.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p152, Fig 22 refers.
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WW2 Home Front Norwich City (Norfolk) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Chrome and Enamel Buttonhole Lapel Badge
Maker marked. In stunning condition.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p101, Fig 4 refers.
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WW2 Home Front City of Plymouth Special Constable Constabulary Police Silver Plate and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
A silver plated version, voided pattern with original horseshoe fitting. Maker marked. Some toning to silver finish and wear on reverse. A lovely item.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p107, Fig 2 refers.
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WW2 Nottinghamshire Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
Enamel intact but some surface scratches to finish from service wear. Maker marked, Firmin London.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p101, Fig 4 refers.
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WW1 Borough of Salford Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Enamel and Gilt Lapel / Cap Badge
Enamel good except for one slight line knocked out just before the letter "E" in Constable. Unusually, fitted with a small brass slider that has been truncated. Stamped '501' below the slider. No sign of ever having been fitted with lugs or a pin brooch. Possibly also worn in a cap although Wilkinson and Cowdell suggest a much larger and impressive white metal badge as the cap badge (see p1... read more
WW1 Staffordshire Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel and Brass Mufti Buttonhole Badge
Some minor edge nibbles and minor wear to enamel, a touch grubby but otherwise in good condition with original horseshoe fixing and maker marked Dingley Birmingham.
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WW1 Southend on Sea (Essex) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Brass and Enamel Buttonhole Badge
This pattern with crown above, in good condition with no damage to the enamel on centre of badge, possible small flake of red missing on top left of crown. Maker marked R A Jones & Sons, Southend-on-Sea.
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