Indian Army - 17th Dogra Regiment Officer's Beret Cap Badge
A locally die cast silvered officer's beret / FS cap badge with two original fittings to the reverse. Circa 3.2cms tall. Silver dark toned and in very good condition. Partial maker's name to reverse, but sadly only "...& SON" still visible. As worn 1922 - 1947.
The final photo shows this same badge being worn in a senior officer's beret, circa 1946. Photo credit to the NAM f... read more
WW1 Home Front - Womens Volunteer Reserve (WVR) Bronze Cap Badge - Gaunt Tablet
Light bronze cap badge with two original loops to reverse (twisted over but still functional). Maker's tablet, JR Gaunt London to reverse. Saint George's flag superimposed on a four-pointed star. Circlet inscribed 'Efficiency is Strength'. Scroll reads 'Women's Volunteer Reserve'. Formed by the Marchioness of Londonderry.
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WW1 Eastbourne Special Constable Constabulary Police Gilt and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In very good condition with no damage to enamel, but slight dulling in one small patch to the area around the end of the word 'county'. Original and functional pin fitting. Maker marked. Gorgeous.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p41, Fig 1 refers
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WW1 Oldham 'Section Leader' Special Constable Constabulary Police Gilt and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In very good condition with no damage to enamel, gilt bright. Original horseshoe fitting. A large badge, gorgeous and rare.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p103, Fig 1 refers
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WW2 Caernarvonshire (Wales / Welsh) Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In very good condition with no damage to enamel. King's crown. Original stud shaped horseshoe fitting.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p24, Fig 3 refers
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WW2 Hastings Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome & Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In good condition with no damage to enamel. King's crown. Original horseshoe fitting stamped '115'. Maker marked. Scarce.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p55, Fig 3 refers
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WW1 East Sussex Special Constable Constabulary Police Gilt & Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In good overall condition but with some minor enamel damage/ nibbles parts of the edges. Original horseshoe fitting. Maker marked.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p41, Fig 1 refers
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Inter-wars Bristol Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
A little bit grubby from service use, especially to the reverse, and a small edge nibble to enamel next to the "U" in Constabulary. Appears to be silver plated. Original stud style horseshoe fitting. Worn between WW1 and WW2. Scarce.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p21, Fig 2 refers (but this claims brass, whereas this appea... read more
WW2 Glasgow Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In good condition with no damage to enamel. King's crown. Original horseshoe fitting stamped '372'. Maker marked. Scarce.
John C Green 'Scottish Insignia as used by old Police Forces" (2008) Plate 5, Fig 9 refers.
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WW2 Peebleshire Special Constable Constabulary Police Chrome and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge
In good condition with no damage to enamel. King's crown. Original horseshoe fitting stamped '96'. Maker marked.
John C Green 'Scottish Insignia as used by old Police Forces" (2008) Plate 7, Fig 5 refers.
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