WW1 Reading Special Constable Constabulary Police Lapel Badge

Brass special constable lapel, some wear to finish and minor staining as well as service wear to the horseshoe fitting, which is maker marked Botly & Lewis, Reading, a scarce maker. Circa 3.4cms tall.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p111, Fig 1 refers.

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Code: 65816