WW1 City of London National Guard Volunteer VTC badge

A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed twice with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, original buttonhole, enamel intact. Circa 24...  read more

Code: 68217

East Africa - Kenya Police Chromed Cap Badge, King's Crown

Obsolete British Kenya Police Cap Badge King's Crown with two original loops to the reverse. In very good condition.

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Code: 68215

South African Constabulary Edwardian Gilding Metal Helmet and Cap Badge, Voided, Kings Crown

A very fine die cast gilding metal / brass cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In lovely condition with sharp detail. Circa 44cms tall.

See my item 68213 for the metal metal unvoided variety.

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Code: 68214

South African Constabulary Edwardian White Metal Helmet and Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A very fine die cast white metal cap badge with two original loops to the reverse. In lovely condition with sharp detail. Circa 44cms tall.

See my item 68214 for the gilding metal voided variety.

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Code: 68213

Rhodesia British South Africa Police Brass Helmet Plate and Cap Badge, Unvoided - Firmin

King's Crown with unvoided centre and maker marked Firmin London to reverse. Good sharp detail. Two original long loops (some slight bending). Circa 4.9cms tall. Worn circa 1933 - 1945.

See my item 67979 for the voided version.

Renfrew et al, Vol 1 No 661 refers.

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Code: 68212

Cyprus Police Pair of Matched and Facing White Metal Collar Badges - Firmin

A superb matched and facing pair of die cast collar badges with two original loops to the reverse of each and cotter pins. Maker marked Firmin London to the reverse of each crown. King's crown. Senior officer quality. Pre 1953.

Renfrew el al, Vol 2 Nos 2375 and 2376 refer.

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Code: 68211

WW1 Lancashire 1914 Hallmarked Silver & Enamel Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Buttonhole Lapel

Maker marked and Birmingham hallmark for 1917 (Letter 'S') although the design incorporates the date 1914. Enamel intact and silver very dark toned. Small flaw to rim just below the date 1914 otherwise in good worn condition

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p67, Fig 2 refers (although the one in Wilkinson is silver plated rather t...  read more

Code: 68210

WW2 Borough of Grimsby Voided Gilt and Enamel Special Constable Constabulary Police Gilt and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel

Circa 32mm in diameter, maker marked (H. White Ltd, Manchester) with original buttonhole fixing. Some scratches to enamel from service wear but intact. Condition could be better but scarce.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p51, Fig 2 refers (but gilt not chrome).

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Code: 68209

WW2 PAMS (Police Auxiliary Messenger Service) Generic Special Constable Constabulary Mufti Chrome & Enamel Buttonhole Lapel Badge

In good condition with no damage to enamel but some light scratches to front from service wear. King's crown. Original horseshoe fitting. Stamped with low issue number "22".

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p152, Fig 18 refers.

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Code: 66618

WW2 Cardiff City (Wales / Welsh) Special Constable Constabulary Police Gilt and Enamel Mufti Buttonhole Lapel Badge

In good condition with light crazing to the enamel otherwise in good condition. Maker marked.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p26, Fig 3 refers.

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Code: 68208