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Inter-war Derby Special Constable Police Chrome and Enamel Lapel Pin Cap Badge

In stunning condition, with original pin fitting. Also worn on cap as it appears to be shaped to cap. Large King's crown badge, circa 4.7cms tall. A gorgeous badge. Circa 1920s - 1930s.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p33, Fig 2 refers, but this has a pin fitting.

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Code: 64771

WW2 Cheshire Police Special Constabulary Constable Enamel & Gilt Lapel Pin Badge

Pin fitting, possibly for a female special, maker marked Thomas Fattorini, Bolton. Original pin fittings and fully functional. Enamel in very good condition. Circa 37mm x 30mm.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p28, Fig 2 refers.
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Code: 64395

Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Cap / Collar Badge

A silver plated die cast example of the 'QAIMNSR badge worn on the cap and in the same size on the collar. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin. Circa 2.6 cms in height.

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Code: 63401

Somerset White Metal Shoulder Title

White metal title, at first I thought it was a light brass and lightly cleaned to front. The back reflects how the front used to look. I can only assume it was a layer of nicotine. Believed to be Red Cross and worn in this pattern until the 1950s. Thanks to Bruce for the information.

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Code: 63960

Ireland Irish Dublin Brass Shoulder Title - Red Cross?

This pattern of title was worn by the Royal Garrison Artillery from 1904 - 1908, but this looks smaller than other examples encountered for Cork and Antrim, so possibly part of a Red Cross Title for the City of Dublin detachments. Any information weclome. Two original loops to the reverse. Circa 4.5cms wide and 1.1cms tall. Scarce.

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Code: 63692

WW2 Home Front - Cornwall WAPC (Women's Auxiliary Police Corps) Enamel Lapel Badge Pin Brooch

Chrome and enamel mufti (off-duty) lapel badge in good condition with no damage to enamel, stamped with very low issue number to reverse "3" and original pin fittings. The number of WAPCs was never great, with only 4,000 being in service in 1945. Cornwall is not illustrated in Jon Mills's "Doing Their Bit" but you can find more information on page 78. They were disbanded in 1946. Rare.
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Code: 63593

Senior Scottish Constabulary Police Officers Bullion Cap Badge, Kings Crown

A lovely example in unissued condition. On padded black felt backing and of exceptional quality. As issued between 1936 and 1954.

Figure 16 Plate 8 of "Scottish Insignia as Used by Old Police Forces" J.C. Green refers.

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Code: 63331

45.00 GBP