An impressive large and scarce original black and white mounted photograph with names of all the officer cadets or midshipmen below including their instructors and senior officers, taken by a Cowes (Isle of Wight) photographer. In good overall condition, the mount has been cut down, no doubt to fit in a frame, and there are a few fox mark spots to the top right of the image, blank reverse. Man...  read more

Code: 67593

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In very good condition, slight wear to gilt finish otherwise in very good condition with no damage to the enamel. Horseshoe fitting which is stamped with the issue number "2838". Scarce.

The crowned version of this badge is alleged by the authors below to be worn by Special Sergeants.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd E...  read more

Code: 68450

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An extremely fine hollow silver example, highlights enhanced with gold plated highlights, the reverse bearing Chester hallmarks for 1914 (capital letter 'O') and maker's details "G&S". Very good condition. With no dents or distortion. It is better than my photos, as the gold seems to blend into the silver colour. Circa 4.7cms wide. Fabulous.

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Code: 68649

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Registered Design present but hard to read, but most probably for the either the year 1914 or 1915. In the form of a sailor's straw boater hat to the centre of crossed naval cutlasses / swords mounted with glass stones of red, white and blue. Original and functional pin fitting. Gilt bright. In very good condition for age and an attractive piece.

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Code: 68741

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Die struck in white metal with original horseshoe fitting. Circa 39mm by 32mm. In very good condition. Scarce.

A white metal lapel badge for the Sunderland Borough Police Special Constable Patrol.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p132, Fig 1 refers.

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Code: 68920

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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

whilst on duty, specials wore a brassard on their arm with a duty badge. The badge was made of cast aluminium, roughly circular with a loop at each side for the belt, it is curved to the shape of the arm and the lettering is picked out in a shiny metal "Special Constable" around the sides of the officer's number, in this case E/502, with the crest of the police force in question above, in this...  read more

Code: 68931

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In good unissued condition with hessian backing. Scarce.

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Code: 68936

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A rare collar badge with two original D shaped loops and braising / sweat holes to reverse. Rare as only worn without the "The" from 1902 - 1904. King's crown. In very good condition.

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Code: 68937