WW1 Durham County Special Constable Constabulary Police Gilt & Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge - Group Leader Scroll

A rare WW1 lapel badge, circa 4cms tall with the scroll "Group Leader". Some surface damage to the white enamel on the scroll (difficult to photograph) otherwise in very good condition and scarce. Stamped with an early low issue number "23" to reverse and maker marked.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p38, Fig 3 refers.
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Code: 68449

Durham Light Infantry ( DLI ) (68th & 106th LI) Victorian White Metal Other Ranks Cap Badge

A Victorian white metal die struck cap badge for the Durham Light Infantry with two original age-toned lugs to reverse (n-s - top one twisted to vertical position but still intact and strong).

K&K Vol 1 Nos 680 refers.

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Code: 68501

WW1 The Guards Sunderland (Durham) 1914 volunteer training corps VTC badge

A very rare original First World War period 'The Guards Sunderland 1914 badge'; large gilded brass shield inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel around a central recessed disc with the arms of Sunderland: an embossed brass lighthouse, the top tip depicting a sextant within a heraldic shield, surmounted by a ball on torse and horseshoe scroll below bearing the Latin motto 'Nil Desperan...  read more

Code: 68929

6th/8th (TAVR) Battalion Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Officer's Service Dress Beret, 1967-68 only

This green cloth beret has the cap badge of 8th Battalion DLI mounted on the felt cloth diamond of the 6th Battalion. In 1967, following a national Defence Review, the last two DLI Territorial Battalions were combined to form the 6th/8th Battalion DLI, which became part of the Light Infantry's Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve. Only one year later in 1968, this battalion was disbanded. ...  read more

Code: 67586

WW1 Durham City Police Special Constable Constabulary Medal

A small bronze medal on its original ribbon with original top bar and original pin fitting, named to recipient on reverse in recognition of services in the Great War. Some wear to ribbon and medal a little bit grubby to reverse.

These were awarded to the Special Constables of Durham City. This was a very small force. The rear of the medal has the officer's name 'J. T. Neasham...  read more

Code: 68930

WW1 Canada - 235th Battalion (Durham County) Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) Sweetheart Pin Brooch Badge

Pickled brass die struck king's crown cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. A lion holding an oval shield bearing the number " 235 " upon a tablet with " Canada " surmounted by a crowned arch carrying the " Overseas Battalion " titles. In very good condition and scarce.

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Code: 68578

WW1 Durham City Special Constable Constabulary Police Enamel Gilt Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge

A rare badge from this very small force. Not to be confused with the frequently encountered Durham County specials badge from the same era. Some surface scratches to the enamel but otherwise intact. Original horseshoe fixing and maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.

Fig 1 page 38 of Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales (2nd Edn)".
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Code: 64737

WW1 Hampshire Yeomanry Carabineers Officer's OSD Large Pattern Button

An early example, mounted device, circa 23mm in diameter, fixed shank and maker marked Jennens & Co Ltd, London. Jennens acquired by Gaunt in early 1920s. Scarce.

Ripley & Darmanin No 82 refers.

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Code: 67892

The 6th Dragoon Guards ( Carabiniers ) Other Ranks Bi-metal Cap Badge

Bi metal cap badge in good condition with original slider and two sweat / braising holes to the reverse of the scroll. With sharp detail. An all brass economy badge was issued in 1916.

The Regiment was amalgamated with the 3rd Dragoon Guards in 1922 to form the 3rd Carabineers ( Prince of Wales's Dragoon Guards ), and again in 1971 with the Royal Scots Greys to form the Royal...  read more

Code: 54748

Addey & Stanhope School Unmarked Silver Pin Brooch Badge - JTC/CCF?

I have not been able to find a specific reference to a badge being worn by this school as either a Junior Training Corps or Combined Cadet Force in the standard text books. This may have nothing to do with either, but it is extremely well made with a real quality to it. Original and functional pin fitting to the reverse. Circa 39mm tall. Any information welcome.

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Code: 67392