Falkland police - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

fearnaught · #1 13-01-14, 09:58 PM

Hi, I've just got a Falkland Island Police badge, it is 70mm x 38mm and cast, is that correct? The shoulder titles that came with FIP are nicely struck with a stippled back. They came with a letter from the Falklands Govenors assistant dated 1992. Thanks in advance, Mike

Chacal · #2 13-01-14, 10:39 PM

Hi Mike

My FIP title looks like it has been diecast, rather than diestruck. I have the current chrome/enamel cap badge as per my album:

The previous ones have "FIP" in the centre - I'm sure if you show images someone will be able to check them out for you.

Best

Graham

altcar73 · #3 14-01-14, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi, I've just got a Falkland Island Police badge, it is 70mm x 38mm and cast, is that correct? The shoulder titles that came with FIP are nicely struck with a stippled back. They came with a letter from the Falklands Govenors assistant dated 1992. Thanks in advance, Mike

Mike,

Yes, they sound okay. For a period following the liberation, the then FIP had their insignia made in India/Pakistan. That continued until the "Royal" title was granted when then had a new cap badge manufactured by Firmin. They at that time stopped using the shoulder titles.

See the image of the FIP insignia I have.

Dave.

engr9266 · #4 14-01-14, 09:41 AM

I have this patch from the Royal Falkland Islands Police which I beleive is an arm patch? Can you confirm please?

fearnaught · #5 14-01-14, 10:03 AM

Hi Dave, your "E" and titles are the ones, thank you for such a quick response. They certainly look like Indian manufacture, that's what worried me, thank you again, Mike PS for such a small police force there seems to be a lot of badges?

altcar73 · #6 14-01-14, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by engr9266

I have this patch from the Royal Falkland Islands Police which I beleive is an arm patch? Can you confirm please?

Jerry,

Yes, its an arm patch.

Dave.

fearnaught · #7 18-01-14, 06:42 PM

Hi, here are the badges, been struggling with a new camera. Finally got to grips with it. Thanks again for your replies, Mike

altcar73 · #8 18-01-14, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fearnaught

Hi, here are the badges, been struggling with a new camera. Finally got to grips with it. Thanks again for your replies, Mike

Mike,

Yes, they are the ones. Nothing wrong with them and as worn by the FIP.

Dave.