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Old 22-03-23, 01:58 PM
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Hi All
Can anyone ID this badge please? I think Kumassi is in what is now Gabon. Behind the word Kumassi there seem to be some intertwined letters, I think it is 'DGC' but possibly a GC and something else reversed, so maybe Gold Coast? It has screw post fittings at the back. I thought maybe a diplomatic badge or chieftain's badge? It is quite large, probably 3-1/4" high.
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Old 22-03-23, 02:28 PM
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Gold Coast Constabulary QVC

https://mindenmilitaria.com/shop.php?code=51933

Another bullion one from Bosley's.

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...e-a812011b4070

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Old 22-03-23, 02:53 PM
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Found a bit of history :

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In 1871 when the British assumed full sovereignty over the Gold Coast, the 90 men in the Police force was reinforced with a further 400 men. All the commissioned officers at the time were British. The force became the "Gold Coast Constabulary" in 1876.

The Police Ordinance, passed in 1894, gave legal backing to the formation of a civilian police force in the colony. By 1902, the police had been divided into General, Escort, Mines and Railway Police and this was legalised by the Police [Amendment] Ordinance of 1904.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_enforcement_in_Ghana


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Old 22-03-23, 03:22 PM
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Thanks, that is fantastic, really appreciate your help. I have passed the info on to the owner.
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Old 22-03-23, 11:12 PM
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Hi Alex, if your friend wants to move it on I would like to buy the badge. Do let me know. Have sent you a PM.
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