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Mod police question
Does anyone know if the MOD Police had a non blue ring star badge?
Thanks Billyh |
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MOD Police badge
Yes, here is the one's in my collection except the last badge (red circle) which I believe was a prototype not authorised for use.
1- on slider, 2- lugs, 3- cloth/bullion. engr9266
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JERRY ROYAL ENGINEERS/BRITISH ARMY CORPS & SERVICES/BRITISH LEGION/ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (see albums) |
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In the run up to the formation of the MoD Police, the "amalgamation working party" sent samples of the suggested combined force badges to detachments of the three former forces which were to be merged. Comments were invited and from these a decision was arrived at as to what form the new badges would take.
The two examples pictured were sent to me in the mid 1970's by Superintendent Arthur Salter, who was at that time the Senior Police Officer at HM Dockyard, Chatham. In theory there should be a good few of these "samples" about, particularly having regard to the fact that "sets" were sent throughout the UK to the Admiralty, Air Force Dept., and Army Dept. Constabularies. It seems that they were not recovered and remained in the possession of those who received them. Both badges (pictured) are chrome plated with hard fired enamel. In recent years there have been several examples of the MoD Police star cap badge appearing which have an "all chrome" finish. The chrome plating is invariably very bright and quite thinly applied. The badges usually have lug fittings. I'm fairly sure that these are of recent manufacture and are repros. Dave. Last edited by altcar73; 09-08-22 at 09:07 AM. |
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The mod police had a stand at the local Sunday fair last weekend, my little boy managed to get this little lot.
Last edited by norfolk regt man; 09-08-22 at 09:48 PM. Reason: Spellcheck |
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Jerry, Am I correct in assuming the badges are worn on a green backing? Notice all of your badges have that.
Thanks, Terry |
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MoD Police badges are not worn with a green backing. However, those of the War Dept. Constabulary (Army Dept. Constabulary), did have a green backing. That backing was simply one which was visible through the voided cipher only.
Dave. |
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