1926 General Strike Preston Borough Police (Lancashire) Special Constable Constabulary Gilt and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

A stunning example, near mint condition. Rare.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p109, Fig 6 refers.

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Code: 68256

WW2 Blackpool Borough Police Special Constable Constabulary Gilt & Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

A small badge, circa 25mm in diameter, with original horseshoe fitting. Maker marked 'Leonard Dews, Buston Street, Blackpool' and stamped with the issue '22' to the reverse. Slight loss of enamel to yellow on shield otherwise in good condition and scarce.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p13, Fig 4 refers.

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Code: 68257

WW1 Warrington Borough Police (Lancashire) Special Constable Constabulary Voided Gilt & Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge - Smaller pattern

The smaller of the two patterns of this design at circa 32mm in diameter (there is a larger example at 37mm in diameter). Gilt slight dulling, no damage to enamel. Original horseshoe fitting. Maker marked.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p140, Fig 2 refers.

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Code: 68255

WW2 Home Front - BRCC British Red Cross Society & Order of St John CHSS hospital badge

A good original wartime issue British Red Cross & Order of St John 'CENTRAL HOSPITAL SUPPLY SERVICE badge'; silver plated enamel shield depicting the emblems of the joint war organisation, with additional initials 'C.H.S.S.'; the reverse inpressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, slight evidence of service wear but no stress or damage...  read more

Code: 68246

1926 General Strike Borough of Blackburn (Lancashire)Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

Enamel shows some service wear and slight edge bruise and also flake out at the bottom of the ring under the words constable. Maker marked and issue number "364" to reverse. Rare.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p12, Fig 3 refers.

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Code: 68252

WW1 1915 WAPD Borough of Blackburn (Lancashire) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

In very good condition but sadly missing its pin (fittings still present so a relatively easy repair for a jeweller), with no damage to enamel and gilt bright. Maker marked with issue number "44" to reverse. Apart from the pin a stunning and rare example. The book referred to below does not know what the initials WAPD stand for but I suspect it is probably related to female special constables...  read more

Code: 68251

WW1 1914 Borough of Blackburn (Lancashire) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

In very good condition with no enamel damage. Maker marked and stamped with "299" issue number to reverse. Some traces of glue to reverse.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p12, Fig 1 refers.

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Code: 68250

WW1 Peterborough City / Liberty Police Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Brooch Lapel Badge

Without any means of identification as belonging to this city other than the coat of arms. Allegedly worn by the Peterborough City Police and also the Peterborough Liberty Police as they shared the same Chief Constable. In very good condition with no damage to the enamel and with original and functional brooch pin fitting. Rare.


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Code: 68253

WW2 Margate (Kent) Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome & Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

In very good condition. Maker marked and low issue number "17" stamped to reverse. A small force.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p84, Fig 3 refers.

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Code: 68249

WW2 Home Front - Women's Plastic Economy Home Guard Badge

Plastic beret / breast badge with original and functional pin and fittings to reverse. Maker's name A.Stanley & Sons of Walsall and number 1-A. Nice and flat with no distortion and only minor crazing. Normally associated with the women who served in the HG. Circa 41mm in diameter.

Issued from July 1943 and could be worn on left side of a coat or dress, but frequently seen worn...  read more

Code: 66588