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Old 20-09-17, 07:30 AM
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These badges turned up yesterday with no provenence other that a vague thought that they had something to do with an Edinburgh Castle band. A quick consult with Mr Google showed that the motto was indeed linked to Edinburgh Castle, but there it stopped. Can anyone help with identification.
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Old 20-09-17, 07:38 AM
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The badge is the crest of arms for Edinburgh Council rather than castle.

The symbology incorporates the castle but also includes the anchor for the river forth, the dome of the city's patron saint etc.
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Old 20-09-17, 07:44 AM
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Found this one on the internet with a transport theme.

https://picclick.com.au/Unknown-WW1-...193374689.html

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Old 20-09-17, 07:45 AM
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The same design was also used by the Police:

http://www.scottishpolicemedals.co.u...en-and-badges/

The full wreath is the ceremonial helmet badge design. It was also used by the City Police Pipe band.
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Old 20-09-17, 09:14 AM
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Found this one on the internet with a transport theme.

https://picclick.com.au/Unknown-WW1-...193374689.html

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Edinburgh Corporation Transport cap badge. Earlier versions had "Tramways" at the top.
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Old 20-09-17, 09:34 AM
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So, Edinburgh City Police , early 1900s. Thanks for all the help, I certainly wouldnt have got there without it.
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Old 20-09-17, 10:22 AM
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These badges turned up yesterday with no provenence other that a vague thought that they had something to do with an Edinburgh Castle band. A quick consult with Mr Google showed that the motto was indeed linked to Edinburgh Castle, but there it stopped. Can anyone help with identification.
Many thanks
Mike
What you have is two versions of helmet plate worn by the former Edinburgh City Police.

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Old 20-09-17, 10:24 AM
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So, Edinburgh City Police , early 1900s. Thanks for all the help, I certainly wouldnt have got there without it.
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The small badge was worn on the working helmet 1880-1932. The large badge was worn on the ceremonial dress helmet around the same time.
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