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Old 20-09-19, 06:45 AM
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Default Norwich fire service/ police

This is nice, found at the fire service museum in coltishall, but could be police.
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Old 20-09-19, 09:32 AM
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This is nice, found at the fire service museum in coltishall, but could be police.
I have a large collection of insignia from the former Norwich City Police. That said, I've never seen this badge previously. However, prior to the introduction of the National Fire Service in August 1941, the Chief Constable and his men were effectively the Norwich Fire Brigade. So, if the badge is on a fire helmet, then technically I suppose its a police badge.

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Old 20-09-19, 10:58 AM
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Hi Dave, if you have the book a force remember, there is a photo on the front I think of a collar badge which is just like this only it also has a number on the side. Thanks for the comment
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Old 24-09-19, 08:47 AM
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Default collar badge

heres a photo of the police collar badge, and the book that has the photo in it.

The picture of the chap is dated 1850.
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Old 24-09-19, 12:58 PM
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heres a photo of the police collar badge, and the book that has the photo in it.

The picture of the chap is dated 1850.
Very nice. I'm not sure of the significance of the brass "Norfolk" title. I would suggest that it is neither FB nor police related.

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Old 24-09-19, 01:34 PM
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The brass "NORFOLK" is a Norfolk Regiment shoulder title.
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Old 24-09-19, 05:20 PM
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The brass "NORFOLK" is a Norfolk Regiment shoulder title.
Sorry guys, just put that there so you could see it’s size, that’s all I had at the time
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Old 24-09-19, 05:27 PM
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I don’t remember the helmet having a plume, but it looks like it might, I will have to go back for another look
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