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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 190
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.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 190
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.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 23-03-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 202
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.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 22-03-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 237
Posted By altcar73
Not police. Dave.

Not police.

Dave.
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 06-03-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
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.
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 06-03-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By altcar73
Billy, Circa. 1986 ish. Dave.

Billy,

Circa. 1986 ish.

Dave.
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 06-03-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
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...
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 05-03-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
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.
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 04-03-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By altcar73
Mersey Tunnels Police cap badge. Worn 1952/3 to...

Mersey Tunnels Police cap badge. Worn 1952/3 to 1971.

Dave.
Forum: Off topic 01-03-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By 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
Replies: 4
Views: 329
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
Replies: 4
Views: 329
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
Replies: 8
Views: 422
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
Replies: 8
Views: 513
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
Replies: 5
Views: 214
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
Replies: 10
Views: 436
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.
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 30-01-24, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 513
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.
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 22-01-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By 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...
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 20-01-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 207
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...
Forum: Civilian Services: Police, Prison Service, Fire Brigade, Merchant Navy, etc. 17-01-24, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 248
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
Replies: 2
Views: 263
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
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By altcar73
It is a "Messenger's" mufti lapel badge. ...

It is a "Messenger's" mufti lapel badge.

Dave.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-12-23, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By altcar73
It is a Superintendent's rank Crown. The pattern...

It is a Superintendent's rank Crown. The pattern and style of fitting is unique to the Metropolitan Police (London). It probably dates from pre. 1952. However, by default its actually current again....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-11-23, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By altcar73
Yes. Dave.

Yes.

Dave.
Forum: All other Colonial Badges 15-11-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By altcar73
The correct title of the G&EI Police was indeed,...

The correct title of the G&EI Police was indeed, "Constabulary". They wore chrome plated versions of that badge right up until the end of the G&EI name.

Dave.
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