[manchesters]

Originally Posted by altcar73

Rob,

See the attached photos. I also have examples of the smaller Arms in brass (used by the fire brigade as a cap badge pre. 1941), and chrome (worn as a general badge by Corporation staff). Its unlikely that they would go to the expense of having differing sized dies sunk if the badge was to be worn on a cap, when a one "die" fits all would suffice. The large coat of Arms on the Exeter Police board was worn as a helmet plate/cap badge. However, in earlier days the smaller version was utilised as illustrated.

Dave.

Dave,

Your collection never ceases to amaze me. Once a again a superb selection of badges etc to a small force.

regards