Generic Special Constable Constabulary Police Mufti Enamel Buttonhole Lapel Badge
Appears to have been silver plated, some wear to this finish but the enamel is intact and in very good condition. It is fitted with a stout and functional pin fitting to the reverse.
This design was generic and manufactured by J Hudson & Co, Barr Street, Hockley, Birmingham and from the advert in the book referenced below could be supplied either with or brooch-pins or butto... read more
WW1 1914 Leeds Special Constable Constabulary Senior Police Officer Mufti Gilt & Enamel Lapel Buttonhole Badge with three enamel roses below
A rare badge with additional scroll added with tabs with three white enamel roses mounted on a blue enamel ground. Some dulling to gilt from service wear but with no enamel damage. Circa 4.4cms tall and with original buttonhole fixing to reverse.
The book referred to below states that the roses indicated rank, but makes no mention of what these might be. However, three roses... read more
WW2 Bedford Borough Police Special Constable Constabulary Chrome & Enamel Mufti Lapel Buttonhole Badge
Circa 45mm tall, original horseshoe fitting with issue number "177". Maker marked Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St, Birmingham. Very slight edge nibble to the white enamel just above the letter "Y" and at the bottom below the "N", otherwise in good and in clean condition. Reasonably scarce.
Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) p6, Fi... read more
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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