WW1 Home Front - Leeds (Yorkshire) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Gilt & Enamel Lapel Buttonhole Pin Badge - Dated 1914

A scarce original First World War period mufti (off duty) 'Special Constable police badge'; gilt blue, white and red enamels 'Leeds Special Constable 1914' titled strap surmounted by a King's crown; the solid centre bearing the arms of Leeds; the reverse impressed with early period maker's details 'Owen, Leeds' (only just legible). Complete with original pin fittings. Circa 3.6cms tall. Gilt a bit dull and some loss of detail to owls but enamel intact (slight surface damage). In reasonable condition.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) pp70-71, Fig 2 refers.

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Code: 68775