WW1 1914 Leeds Special Constable Constabulary Police Sergeant Mufti Gilt & Enamel Lapel Buttonhole Badge with three enamel chevrons below

A scarce badge, with the rank of sergeant soldered below. The only other example I have seen has exactly the same type of reverse and fixing. Circa 4.6cms tall. Maker marked "Owen, Leeds". Gilt bright, enamel perfect. Dated 1914.

Wilkinson & Cowdell 'Special Constabulary Insignia of England & Wales' (2nd Edn) pp70-71, Fig 1 refers.

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Code: 64845