WW1 County Borough of Blackburn 1914 Special Constable Police badge
A scarce original First World War period 'County Borough of Blackburn Special Constable Police badge'; large gilt and blue enamel title circlet, bearing Crowned 1914 scroll, the centre displaying in relief the former Borough of Blackburn and Borough of Darwen Coat of Arms with motto 'Arte et Labore' (by skill and labour) in coloured enamels; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fa... read more
WW1 Durham Special County Constable Group Leader numbered police badge
A rare original First World War period 'Durham Special County Constable Group Leader large gilt badge', blue enamel title circlet with additional scroll 'GROUP LEADER', the centre bearing an embossed blue shield with red cross and rampant lions in each quarter, believed to represent the Coat of Arms from Durham Cathedral; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and offic... read more
WW1 Cambridge Special Constable Police reserve low isuue numbered badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Cambridge Special Police badge'; nickel title circlet, the solid centre bearing crowned shields, one bearing the Arms of the Cambridge University and the other of the City in relief, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bliss Bros Birmingham' and very low official issue number '138'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.... read more
WW1 Chief Constable Citizen Corps Sheffield special police badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Sheffield Special Constable badge', gilt brass circular example, blue enamel title surround, convex button style centre bearing the 'Coat of Arms of Sheffield', the reverse impressed 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 36mm. read more
WW1 Newark War Emergency Special Constable police badge
A rare original First World War period 'Newark War Emergency Special Constable lapel badge'; large circular gilt brass example with blue enamel title surround, embossed enamelled 'Arms of Newark' Nottinghamshire to centre with '1914-15-16' below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the ... read more
WW1 Shrewsbury Special Constable police badge
A very scarce original First World War period 'Shrewsbury Special Constable police lapel badge', gilt brass blue enamel oval title, bearing 'the loggerheads' (three leopards faces) from the 'County Arms' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel loss i... read more
WW1 Southport Special Constabulary police reserve badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Southport Special Constabulary police reserve badge', gilded brass example bearing enamelled 'County Arms within a blue oval title, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, service wear to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm. read more
WW1 Durham County Constabulary St.John trained police officer badge
A scarce original Great War period 'Durham County Constabulary St.John trained police officer sleeve badge'; large die-stamped nickel title circlet, St.John voided symbol to seeded centre, with red felt backing to accentuate the St.John trained proficiency qualification. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings.
Diameter 46mm. read more
King George VI Special Constabulary long service medal
A good full sized Coinage profile with IND: IMP 1937 - 1948 'King George VI Special Constabulary Long Service bronze medal' the reverse inscribed in relief 'For Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary', complete with original silk ribbon raw edge, the rim impressed to the recipient 'MAURICE DE L.E.BOND'. Very good condition.
Diameter 37mm. read more
King George V Essex Special Constabulary long service medal
A good full sized Crowned bust in Coronation robes 'King George V Special Constabulary Long Service bronze medal' the reverse inscribed in relief 'For Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary', complete with original silk ribbon and single pin bar fitting, the rim impressed to the recipient 'Thomas G.H.Cutbush'. Very good condition.
Diameter 36mm.
In 1939 Mr Thomas G.H... read more
Gravesend special police sergeants badge
A very scarce original circa First World War period 'Gravesend special police badge', large circular gilded brass example, surmounted by an additional sergeant scroll, the centre depicting the 'Arms of Gravesend' with motto 'Decus et Tutamen' (An honour and a protection) inlaid with red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enam... read more
WW1 Cardiganshire Constabulary special police constable badge
A scarce original circa First World War period 'Cardiganshire Constabulary Special Constable badge', large gilded brass circular example inlaid with red and blue enamel, Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 31mm. read more
WW1 Northamptonshire Special Constable police constabulary reserve badge
A very scarce original First World War period 'Northamptonshire Special Constable lapel badge', gilded brass circular example, blue enamel title surround, convex button style centre bearing a rose from the 'Northamptonshire County Arms'. Very good condition, retaining original substantial pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt remains fresh, an excellent example.
Dia... read more
King George V Special Constabulary long service medal with miniature
A good full sized Coinage Profile 'King George V Special Constabulary Long Service Bronze Medal' complete with original ribbon and Second World War Long Service 1941 and 1944 clasps, named to the recipient "Arthur L. Thomas." Good condition, together with King George V Crowned Bust miniature medal, this lacking ribbon etc.
The 'Special Constabulary Long Service medal' ... read more
WW1 Surrey Special Constable police constabulary reserve badge
A good example of a First World War period 'Surrey Special Constable badge'; silver plated Crowned title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a 'Lion passant guardant' normally associated with the 'Arms of Richmond', the reverse with maker's details "Buttons Ltd B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original early round buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
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Volunteer Civil Force Winstons Bobbies VCF hat badge
A scarce original example of a 'Volunteer Civil Force' large die-stamped white metal hat badge, depicting 'Saint George and the Dragon' atop a central device with conjoined letters "VCF" all within a laurel wreath with motto "Law and Order" below, the reverse retaining original sturdy pin and hook fittings. Very good condition.
Height 55mm.
The 'Volunteer Civil ... read more
City of Hull Special Constabulary 1914 Service Star Police Sleeve Badge
A good scarce die-stamped five pointed silver star police sleeve badge bearing SC monogram to centre within a circlet inscribed City of Hull 1914. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 25mm.
Awarded early 1918 by the Commissioner for wear on the forearm for Specials who attested before 31st December 1914 and had serv... read more
Volunteer Civil Force Winstons Bobbies VCF Supporters Badge
A rare original example of a 'Volunteer Civil Force' small gilt and enamel lapel badge, depicting 'Saint George and the Dragon' atop a central device with conjoined letters "VCF" inlaid with blue and white enamel within a laurel wreath with motto "Law and Order" below, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings and perfect e... read more
WW1 Glasgow Special Constable 3 years service silver badge
A scarce 1919 hallmarked silver badge bearing the Arms of Glasgow and stamped in relief to reverse "Presented By The Corporation Of Glasgow To Thomas Spiers (name inscribed) Special Constable In Acknowledgment Of Services Rendered". Very good condition, original pin fittings
Height 39mm. read more
WW1 Metropolitan Special Constabulary police reserve badge
A good First World War large bronzed badge, Crowned title circlet with Royal Arms to centre, the reverse with maker's details "W.O.Lewis Howards St Birmingham". Very good condition, original round buttonhole fitting.
Height 49mm. read more