Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) George V (GV) pattern brass cap badge with backing

Original slider to reverse with correct blue backing cloth for wear on the beret. The GV RASC badges are scarce. It is a mystery as to why this should have be such a hard badge to find; the assumption being that earlier non Royal title cap badges were to be used up first.

K60.5  read more

Code: 68159

Channel Islands - Royal Alderney Militia - Cadet Force Officer's Bi-Metal Cap Badge, QEII Crown

The Lion from the Arms of Alderney to the centre of a crowned strap bearing the title upon a multi-rayed star with two original loops to the reverse. An impressively well made badge in excellent condition.

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Code: 66537

5th Volunteer Battalion Black Watch Officer's / NCOs White Metal Shoulder Belt Plate Badge

In superb condition with three of three original screwposts complete with its brass retaining nuts.

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Code: 67851

Northamptonshire Territorials Officer's OSD Cap Badge - Gaunt

Stunning example with maker details JR Gaunt London to reverse. Die cast, most probably in silver and then with a bronzed finish applied.

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Code: 68155

1953 Queens Coronation Full Size Original Medal

An original issue, slight polishing to obverse, some minor edge bruises and some light scratches to the reverse GVF.

The 1953 Coronation Medal was made to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on the 2nd June 1953. For Coronation and Jubilee medals, the practice up until 1977 was that United Kingdom authorities decided on a total number to be produced, then allocated a p...  read more

Code: 68137

Police Long Service Good Conduct Medal GVI issue, Constable Archibald Roberts

Correctly impressed "Const. Archibald Roberts". With a length of the correct ribbon. Condition GVF.

Provenance: Lockdales 26th January 2019 Lot 301.
The Lockdales lot included a WW2 Defence and WW2 War Medal (both unnamed as issued) and also a St John's Ambulance Medal named to "335123, Archibald Roberts". Useful to know if attempting to reserch his Police LSGC medal. ...  read more

Code: 68032

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. Enamel undamaged but there is a small bleed of white enamel into base of red cross during firing. Original horseshoe fixing and maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Bolton.

Fig 1 page 38 of Wilkinson & Cowdell "Special Constabulary Insignia of...  read more

Code: 68065

African Colonial - Swaziland Police SP Gilt Brass Cap Badge - Firmin

Die cast with two original loops to the reverse and maker marked Firmin, London. Some wear to gilt otherwise in very good condition with sharp detail. King's Crown. Worn 1932 - 1956.

Renfrew et al Vol 1 No 686 refers.

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Code: 67939

WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers enamel badge - Gaunt

Maker marked JR Gaunt London and reverse of horseshoe fitting with stamped issue number "67152". Gilt bright with no damage to enamel. In superb condition, near mint.

A scarce original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munition workers badge', gilt brass Crowned blue enamel oval title, the centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield on white enamel ground, the reve...  read more

Code: 67941

Indian Ocean - Mauritius Police White Metal Helmet Badge, King's Crown

Die struck white metal cap badge with original slider to reverse. Arms of Mauritius to centre, King's crown above circlet. Usually found with a slider.

Renfrew el al Vol 2 No 2194 refers.


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Code: 67970