A very scarce original First World War period 'Scarborough Special Constable police lapel badge'; heavy duty gilt brass blue enamel title surround, convex hollow style button centre bearing the early 'Coat of Arms of Scarborough', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe style lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gil...  read more

Code: 65915

A good original First World War period 'Lincoln County Special Constable gilt lapel badge', blue enamel title circlet, the voided centre bearing large white shield with red cross and fleur-de-lis which represents the 'Virgin Mary' the patron saint of both the Cathedral and the City; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons London'. Good condition, complete with original butt...  read more

Code: 65914

A scarce original circa First World War period 'East Suffolk Police Reserve badge'; blue enamel silver plated Crowned oval, the voided centre displaying the 'Order of the Garter' bestowed on William Ufford the Earl of Suffolk in circa 1376. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, no enamel but with dark underglaze patches and minor wear to the plating.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 65857

A scarce original First World War period 'East Riding Special Constabulary 1914 badge', large gilt brass circular white enamel title surround, the central shield displaying an eagle from the old county 'Coat of Arms' on black enamel ground; the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains b...  read more

Code: 65825

45.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Hull City Police 1914 Special Constable lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, convex gilt button style centre with ornate embossed shield bearing three Ducal Coronets from the City Arms and inscribed 'Kingston Upon Hull'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting,...  read more

Code: 65824

A rare original circa First World War period 'East Sussex St John trained police officer sleeve badge'; die stamped fine quality silver plated three part title circlet, red enamel St John Ambulance Maltese Cross symbol to centre. Very good condition, complete with original horizontal loop fittings, no enamel loss, minor surface scratches.
Height approx 45mm.  read more

Code: 65823

A scarce original First World War period '1918 Oxford City Police Special Constabulary police silver gilt badge'; large blue enamel title circlet, Oxford City Coat of Arms to voided centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons). Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, some small enamel loss to title lower ...  read more

Code: 65639

A scarce original post 1902 early period Scottish 'County of Renfrew Special Constable police pin badge'; large ornate silvered title surround furnished with Prince-of-Wales plumes, the voided centre portraying a 'Tudor Crown' over 'RC' script with reverse impressed with issue number '196'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 55mm.  read more

Code: 65105

A scarce original First World War period 'City Exeter Special Constable lapel badge'; blue enamel gilt title circlet, 'City of Exeter Coat of Arms' with motto 'SEMPER FIDELIS' (Ever Faithful) to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Hiatt B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 34mm.  read more

Code: 65103

80.00 GBP

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A good original circa First World War period 'Special Constable Surrey police reserve lapel badge'; white metal circular example inlaid with blue enamel, surmounted by a Crown with the centre depicting a lion; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Buttons Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with early style round lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 64526

A scarce original First World War period 'Oldham Borough Special Constable police reserve lapel badge'; large gilt blue enamel title circlet surmounted by a Victorian style Crown, the centre with embossed obsolete 'Arms of Oldham' bearing Latin motto 'Sapere Aude' (Dare to know) granted in 1894. Very good condition, complete with original lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish rema...  read more

Code: 64525

A scarce original First World War period 'Borough of Beverley Special Constable lapel badge'; blue enamel oval brass title, the centre with embossed shield bearing three wavy bars surmounted by a Beaver; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Son Bradford'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel nibbles to title surround. Price reflects.
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Code: 64524

A rare original First World War 1914 period 'Leeds Special Constable police rank badge'; Crowned blue enamel title circlet, the gilt convex centre bearing embossed Coat of Arms of Leeds City with motto 'Pro Rege Et Lege' (For king and law) with additional three blue enamel stripes below. Good condition, complete with original early style round buttonhole fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor...  read more

Code: 64501

A good original First World War 1914 period 'Leeds Special Constable police pin badge'; Crowned blue enamel title circlet, the gilt convex centre bearing embossed Coat of Arms of Leeds City with motto 'Pro Rege Et Lege' (For king and law); the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'OWEN LEEDS'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish re...  read more

Code: 64500

A good original circa 1927 period 'Metropolitan Special Constabulary other ranks cap badge' large white metal crowned title circlet, Royal Arms to seeded centre, the reverse with maker's details 'Firmin London'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, minimal wear.
Size approx 49 x 35mm.

See: Special Constabulary Insignia of England and Wales Second ...  read more

Code: 64472

A scarce original pre First World War period 'Berks Police Special Reserve lapel badge'; silver plated blue enamel title strap surmounted by a King's Crown resting within laurel sprays, the centre depicting stag under the oak tree. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 64453

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original Great War period ' Lancashire County Constabulary St John trained police officer sleeve badge'; large die-stamped nickel title circlet, St John voided symbol to seeded centre, with red painted woven hessian backing to accentuate the St John trained proficiency qualification. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and leather backing, minor service wear.
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Code: 64399

A rare original First World War period 'Newcastle Upon Tyne Special Constable gilt and enamel badge'; blue enamel title circlet with embossed Coat of Arms to seeded centre bearing the motto ' 'Fortiter Defendit Triumphans' (Triumphing by brave defence). Very good condition, complete with original early style round pattern lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an ex...  read more

Code: 64398

A scarce original First World War period gilt brass circular convex badge, inlaid with blue enamel, white central band across the centre 'Special Constable' surmounted by 'G Crown R' with Staffordshire Knot below. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor white enamel flaw to right side, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 64384

A scarce original die-stamped five pointed nickel silver star sleeve badge bearing 'SC' monogram to centre within a circlet inscribed 'Metropolitan Police 1914'. Very good condition, compete with original two loop fittings.
Height 25mm.

Awarded early 1918 by the Commissioner for wear on the forearm for Specials who attested before 31st December 1914 and had served continuo...  read more

Code: 64383