City of Ottawa Advance Police Force Helmet Plate - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Collects Badges · #1 06-02-17, 10:36 PM

Hi Guys

I wonder if you could take a look at this Helmet Plate for The City of Ottawa Advance Police Force helmet plate. Badge is brass two piece design with lugs. Let me know what you think.

best regards,

Al R

altcar73 · #2 07-02-17, 08:17 AM

Nice badge. Nothing wrong with it. By the style and method of manufacture, almost certainly made in England.

Dave.

Collects Badges · #3 07-02-17, 03:43 PM

Hi Dave

thanks again for looking and the kind comments. Good to know that this one was also made in England.

best regards, Al

fougasse1940 · #4 07-02-17, 11:04 PM

Isn't that a J.R.GAUNT LONDON maker mark over the reverse central nut?
King's crown dates it to circa 1902-1952.

Rgds, thomas.

Phil2M · #5 08-02-17, 12:31 AM

Isn't it Montreal? looks like it to me, on my phone screen.

altcar73 · #6 08-02-17, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil2M

Isn't it Montreal? looks like it to me, on my phone screen.

Phil,

No its Ottawa. You need to get a bigger screen!

Dave.

altcar73 · #7 08-02-17, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fougasse1940

Isn't that a J.R.GAUNT LONDON maker mark over the reverse central nut?
King's crown dates it to circa 1902-1952.

Rgds, thomas.

Yes, you are right. The centre Coat of Arms was also worn lugged as a cap badge.

Dave.

Collects Badges · #8 09-02-17, 12:37 AM

Wow you guys have good eyes - never noticed the maker mark above the nut on the reverse.

It is J.R. GAUNT MONTREAL

best regards, Al R

ebro · #9 09-02-17, 01:23 AM

Phil,
You don't need to change the phone yet

It is Montreal after all, cancel specsavers for now.
Eddie

Phil2M · #10 14-02-17, 07:20 PM

I didn't make it too clear to whom I was replying, did I? Sorry about that, I was indeed reffering to the maker mark, in response to Thomas.

Cheers,

Phil

altcar73 · #11 14-02-17, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil2M

I didn't make it too clear to whom I was replying, did I? Sorry about that, I was indeed reffering to the maker mark, in response to Thomas.

Cheers,

Phil

Sorry Phil, I thought you were taking about the title on the badge!

Dave.

Phil2M · #12 14-02-17, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by altcar73

Sorry Phil, I thought you were taking about the title on the badge!

Dave.

No need for apologies, my fault as i was not clear.

1314 · #13 21-02-17, 01:20 PM

I suppose,for the sake of accuracy,we should note that the title is,or was, "The City of Ottawa Police ".

'Advance ' has been transposed from the scroll on the Coat of Arms.