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Military Buttons
14-04-24, 06:56 PM
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Titley of Bath Buttons
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altcar73
Correct. The first button is Bath City Police. ...
Correct. The first button is Bath City Police.
Dave.
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
11-04-24, 06:34 PM
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VICTORIAN MILITARY PRISONS INSIGNIA
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102
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altcar73
They are not (as far as I'm aware). They are...
They are not (as far as I'm aware). They are British prison service buttons/badges.
Dave.
Forum:
Police
29-03-24, 08:32 AM
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M.O.D Police Warrant Card Badge?
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230
Posted By
altcar73
It is indeed a warrant holder badge. Dave.
It is indeed a warrant holder badge.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
27-03-24, 10:04 AM
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Marine Police
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302
Posted By
altcar73
Mike, Thank you. I was reasonably convinced...
Mike,
Thank you. I was reasonably convinced the badge was from Malta and you've confirmed it. There are also similarly named buttons that go with it.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
27-03-24, 07:43 AM
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Marine Police
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302
Posted By
altcar73
I believe that this badge was worn in Malta. If...
I believe that this badge was worn in Malta. If I'm wrong no doubt someone will correct me.
Dave.
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
23-03-24, 07:23 PM
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CINQUE PORTS
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240
Posted By
altcar73
They were worn by the "Barons of the Cinque...
They were worn by the "Barons of the Cinque Ports" on their ceremonial dress.
Dave.
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
22-03-24, 02:45 PM
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Watford Coat of Arms Badge
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274
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altcar73
Not police. Dave.
Not police.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
06-03-24, 07:20 PM
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What is this badge for?
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606
Posted By
altcar73
Billy, Not sure about jumpers but the first...
Billy,
Not sure about jumpers but the first patch came out about 1986.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
06-03-24, 12:30 PM
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What is this badge for?
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606
Posted By
altcar73
Billy, Circa. 1986 ish. Dave.
Billy,
Circa. 1986 ish.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
06-03-24, 09:42 AM
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What is this badge for?
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606
Posted By
altcar73
Billy, See attached photo. The top circular...
Billy,
See attached photo. The top circular patch is the first one which they apparently did not issue. It was widely disliked. The bottom left is the second one they used and the bottom right is...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
05-03-24, 09:24 AM
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What is this badge for?
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606
Posted By
altcar73
The complete "set" of Mersey Tunnels Police...
The complete "set" of Mersey Tunnels Police insignia from 1936 to the present day.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
04-03-24, 08:04 PM
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What is this badge for?
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606
Posted By
altcar73
Mersey Tunnels Police cap badge. Worn 1952/3 to...
Mersey Tunnels Police cap badge. Worn 1952/3 to 1971.
Dave.
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Off topic
01-03-24, 08:24 AM
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"Missing" Victoria Crosses, Chelmsford City Museum.
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465
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altcar73
If they have been stolen, then I'd suggest that...
If they have been stolen, then I'd suggest that the thief will have great difficulty in getting rid of them. Unless of course they were stolen to order in which case they will almost certainly...
Forum:
The Home Front
18-02-24, 11:16 AM
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Dr Horation Sparling - Croydon Civil Defence - Unusual Peak Cap Badge
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358
Posted By
altcar73
Yes, well done in enlarging the photo! Dave.
Yes, well done in enlarging the photo!
Dave.
Forum:
The Home Front
18-02-24, 10:05 AM
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Dr Horation Sparling - Croydon Civil Defence - Unusual Peak Cap Badge
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358
Posted By
altcar73
The badge looks like a local authority bullion...
The badge looks like a local authority bullion wire cap badge. The arms of the Borough of Croydon in a wreath. Many CD units wore the badge of their local authority rather than a generic CD version....
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
07-02-24, 07:16 PM
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8
Need Some Help From The Button Experts....
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430
Posted By
altcar73
"EK" is East Kent Road Car company. "GSC" (Brass)...
"EK" is East Kent Road Car company. "GSC" (Brass) is Glasgow Salvage Corps.
Dave.
Forum:
Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
06-02-24, 12:23 PM
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Colchester borough Helmet Plate?
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539
Posted By
altcar73
No, it is not an item of horse furniture. ...
No, it is not an item of horse furniture.
Dave.
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
01-02-24, 01:44 PM
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5
Unknown cloth badge
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220
Posted By
altcar73
It appears to have a Bristol connection looking...
It appears to have a Bristol connection looking at the design.
Dave.
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
31-01-24, 01:42 PM
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Two puzzling badges!
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470
Posted By
altcar73
The crowned star with the feathers centre is...
The crowned star with the feathers centre is almost certainly a generic cap badge probably used by brass bands (or similar) in Wales or places where the use of the feathers is appropriate.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
30-01-24, 01:21 PM
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Colchester borough Helmet Plate?
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539
Posted By
altcar73
Total rubbish fit for the bin. Its a casting of a...
Total rubbish fit for the bin. Its a casting of a genuine helmet plate and worth a fiver if that.
Dave.
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
22-01-24, 02:12 PM
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UKAEA Blue ring cap badge qustions
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altcar73
Billy, Yes, the blue ring cap badge was worn...
Billy,
Yes, the blue ring cap badge was worn by senior officers.
I'm not aware of them being reproduced. That said they are not difficult to find. This is due to, I think, the large stocks once...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
20-01-24, 09:38 AM
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Scottish Constabulary photo
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223
Posted By
altcar73
Billy, A couple of observations. ...
Billy,
A couple of observations.
Firstly, other than members of Scottish police pipe bands, I'm not aware of any Scottish or indeed English/Welsh police forces wearing a hat like that as part...
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Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
17-01-24, 07:04 PM
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2
MSC Y collar
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262
Posted By
altcar73
First world war. See attached photo of similar. ...
First world war. See attached photo of similar.
Dave.
Forum:
Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc.
19-12-23, 11:47 AM
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2
Royal Ulster Constabulary Collar Badges.
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308
Posted By
altcar73
The large cap badge was made with both blades and...
The large cap badge was made with both blades and loop fittings. The smaller versions (left and right facing) are collar badges.
Dave.
Forum:
It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
15-12-23, 09:22 AM
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3
Norwich badge, possibly police
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787
Posted By
altcar73
It is a "Messenger's" mufti lapel badge. ...
It is a "Messenger's" mufti lapel badge.
Dave.
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