© "GOLDEN AGE BUTTONS": POLICE & PRISON SERVICE
The lists are now updated on a day-to-day basis - not just at the end of each month.
There is a general information section at the bottom of the menu page for uniform buttons, and a “How to
Order” section on the Home Page of the website.
References are to: Gwen Squires "Buttons: a Guide for Collectors" [GS], Howard Ripley "Police Buttons"
[HR1] and Howard Ripley "Police Buttons: Volume 2" [HR2]
See overseas police in "Foreign" and transport police in “Airways”, “Maritime”, etc.
POLICE FORCES
© "GOLDEN AGE BUTTONS": POLICE & PRISON SERVICE
UPDATED FEBRUARY 1st 2010, NEXT UPDATE DUE MARCH 1st 2010
There is a general information section at the bottom of the menu page for uniform buttons, and a “How to
Order” section on the Home Page of the website.
References are to: Gwen Squires "Buttons: a Guide for Collectors" (GS), Howard Ripley "Police Buttons"
(HR1) and Howard Ripley "Police Buttons: Volume 2" (HR2)
See overseas police in "Foreign" and transport police in “Airways”, “Maritime”, etc.
POLICE FORCES
Barnsley (Type 4). ”Barnsley Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Bath City (Type 2). “Police Force” around shield with sword
Horn, one-piece convex, 28 mm. £4.50
Bedfordshire (Type 3). ”Bedfordshire Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Bedfordshire (Type 4). "Beds Constabulary" in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Berkshire (Type 2). ”Berks Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Berkshire (Type 4). ”Berks Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Berkshire (Type 5). ”Berks Constabulary” in band around QC
Backmarks: None
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Birkenhead (Type 1). Name in buckle around quartered shield
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Birmingham (Type 2). ”Birmingham Police” around crest with workmen supporters
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Birmingham (Type 3). ”Birmingham Police” around crest with workmen supporters
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Birmingham (Type 4). ”Birmingham Police” around crest with workmen supporters
Horn, one-piece convex, 28 mm. £2.50
Birmingham (Type 7). Crest of Birmingham only
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75 [Birmingham Parks Patrol]
Birmingham (Type 8). Crest of Birmingham only
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75 [Birmingham Parks Patrol]
Blackburn (Type 1). “Blackburn Police” around crest, plain field
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Blackburn (Type 2). “Blackburn Police” around crest, lined field
Horn, one-piece convex, 27 mm. £2.50
Blackburn (Type 3). “Blackburn Police” around crown
Chrome, two-piece low convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Bournemouth (Type 3). ”Bournemouth Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Bradford (Type 7). ”Bradford City Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Bradford (Type 8). ”Bradford City Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Breconshire [Type 2]. “Breconshire Constabulary” around KC
Backmarks: Greek key design
Nickel, two-piece convex, raised design, 24 mm. £4.50
Brighton (Type 4). ”Brighton Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Brighton (Type 6). “Brighton Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Bristol (Type 3). “Bristol Constabulary” in band around KC
White metal, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £1.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Bristol (Type 5). “Bristol Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Bristol (Type 6). “Bristol Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Bristol (Type 7). “Bristol Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Buckinghamshire (Type 2). ”Bucks Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Buckinghamshire (Type 3). “Bucks Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 27 mm. £2.50
Buckinghamshire (Type 4). ”Bucks Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Buckinghamshire (Type 5). ”Bucks Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 27 mm. £2.50
Caernarvonshire (Type 4). Name in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Cambridge (Type 4). ”Cambridge Borough Police” around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Cambridge (Type 7). “Cambridge City Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Cambridge (Type 8). “Cambridge City Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Canterbury (Type 3). Coronet above shield and motto
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £4.50
Cardiff [Type 3]. ”Cardiff Police” in band around KC
Backmarks: “Briggs, Jones % Gibson [1924] Manchester”
White metal, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £4.50
[Sources: HR2 44] [dent in back]
Cardiff (Type 6). “Cardiff City Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Carlisle [Type 6]. “Carlisle City Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Cheshire (Type 2). “Cheshire Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Cheshire (Type 4). “Cheshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Cheshire (Type 5). “Cheshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Cheshire (Type 6). Plumes and sword in oval wreath
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Cheshire (Type 7). Plumes and sword in oval wreath
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
City of London (Type 1). Sword in top left quadrant of shield (curved upper edge)
Brass, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
City of London (Type 2). Sword in top left quadrant of upright cross
Horn, one-piece convex, 27 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.00
City of London (Type 3). City of London crest, large shield, dragon supporters
Bronzed metal, two-piece low convex, 28 mm. £2.50
Bronzed metal, two-piece low convex, 26 mm. £1.50
Bronzed metal, two-piece low convex, 17 mm. £0.75
[Commissioners and Commanders]
City of London (Type 6). Sword in top left quadrant of shield (indented upper edge)
Brass, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
City of London (Type 7). City of London crest, small shield, dragon supporters
Horn, one-piece convex, 28 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.00
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Cornwall (Type 3). ”Cornwall Constabulary” in band around shield and KC, lined field
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Cornwall (Type 4). ”Cornwall Constabulary” in band around KC above shield, lined field
Horn, one-piece convex, 27 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 20 mm. £2.50
Cornwall (Type 5). ”Cornwall Constabulary” in band around KC above shield, lined field
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Cornwall (Type 7). ”Cornwall Constabulary” in band around QC above shield, plain field
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £0.50
Coventry (Type 4). “Coventry Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Cumbria (Type 1). Name around five-pointed star in rose
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Cumbria (Type 2). Name around five-pointed star in rose
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Derby (Type 1). “Derby Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 20 mm. £1.50
Derbyshire (Type 3). ”Derbyshire Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Derbyshire [Type 5]. ”Derbyshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £2.50
Devon (Type 2). “Devon Constabulary” without band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Devon (Type 4). “Devon Constabulary” without band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Devon (Type 7). "DSC" monogram in thirties lettering
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Dewsbury (Type 2). “Dewsbury Borough Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £2.50
Doncaster (Type 2). “Doncaster Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Doncaster (Type 3). ”Doncaster Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Doncaster (Type 5). ”Doncaster Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Dorset [Type 1]. “Dorset Constabulary” in band around QVC
Backmarks: “English Make”
Horne, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £4.50
[Sources: cf. HR1 384]
Dorset [Type 3]. “Dorset Constabulary” in band around KC
Backmarks: “English Make”
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Dorset (Type 5). “Dorset Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £2.50
Dorset (Type 6). “Dorset Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Durham County (Type 3). ”Durham County Constabulary” in band around KC
Backmarks: “Briggs Jones & Gibson Ltd.”
Nickel, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £2.50
Durham County (Type 4). “Durham County Constabulary” around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Durham County (Type 5). “Durham County Constabulary” around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Durham County (Type 6). “Durham County Constabulary” around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Durham County (Type 8). ”Durham Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Dyfed-Powys [Type 2]. ”Dyfed-Powis Police” in band around QC
Backmarks: “Firmin, London”
Chrome, two-piece convex, raised design, 24 mm. £2.50
[Sources: HR1 266]
East Suffolk (Type 5). ”East Suffolk Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
East Suffolk (Type 6). ”East Suffolk Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
East Suffolk (Type 7). ”East Suffolk Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
East Sussex (Type 4). ”East Sussex Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
East Sussex (Type 5). “East Sussex Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Essex (Type 8). ”Essex Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Essex (Type 9). “Essex Police” around three scimitars, plain border
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Exeter (Type 3). “Exeter Police”, without band, around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Exeter (Type 4). “Exeter Police”, without band, around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Flintshire (Type 3). “Flintshire Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Flintshire (Type 5). “Flintshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Garda Siochana [Eire] [Type 1]. Ten rosettes in border around Gaelic “GS”
Brass, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Brass, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.00
Brass, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Garda Siochana [Eire] [Type 2]. Eight rosettes in border around Gaelic “GS”
Brass anodised, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Brass anodised, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £0.75
Brass anodised, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Garda Siochana [Eire] [Type 3]. Ten rosettes in border around Gaelic “GS”
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Nickel, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.00
Nickel, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Garda Siochana [Eire] [Type 4]. Eight or ten rosettes in border around Gaelic “GS”
White metal, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Glamorgan (Type 3). “Glamorgan Constabulary” in inner band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Glamorgan (Type 4). “Glamorgan Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Gloucestershire (Type 2). Serif letter “G" below KC
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £4.50
Gloucestershire (Type 3). “Gloucestershire Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Gloucestershire (Type 4). “Gloucestershire Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Gloucestershire (Type 5). “Gloucestershire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Gloucestershire (Type 6). “Gloucestershire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Grimsby (Type 4). “Grimsby Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 22 mm. £2.50
Guernsey. "Guernsey" above shield with three heraldic lions
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Gwynedd (Type 1). ”Gwynedd Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Gwynedd (Type 2). ”Gwynedd Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Gwynedd (Type 3). ”Gwynedd Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Hampshire (Type 3). "Hants" in ornate script letters below KC
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Nickel, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £2.50
Hampshire (Type 6). ”Hants Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Hampshire (Type 7). ”Hants Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Hertfordshire (Type 3). ”Herts Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Hertfordshire (Type 5). ”Hertfordshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Hertfordshire (Type 6). ”Herts Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Huddersfield (Type 2). “Huddersfield Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Huddersfield (Type 3). “Huddersfield Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Isle of Man (Type 1). ”Isle of Man Police” around triskelion design
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Isle of Man (Type 2). ”Isle of Man Police” around triskelion design
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Isle of Wight [Type 1]. "IW" monogram below KC, wreathed
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £4.50
Jersey (Type 2). “Jersey Police, no band, around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16mm. £0.75
Kent (Type 1). ”Kent Constabulary” around rearing horse and “Invicta”, QVC
Backmarks: “Dolan & Co. Bond St. Vauxhall, London”
Nickel, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £4.50
Kent (Type 2). ”Kent Constabulary” around rearing horse and “Invicta”, KC
Nickel, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Kent (Type 3). ”Kent Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Kent (Type 4). ”Kent Constabulary” in band, around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Kent (Type 5). ”Kent Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Kent (Type 6). ”Kent Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Lancashire [Type 1]. ”Lancashire Police” without band around shield and QVC
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £7.50
Lancashire (Type 7). ”Lancashire Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Lancashire (Type 8). ”Lancashire Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Lancashire (Type 9). ”Lancashire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Lancashire (Type 10). ”Lancashire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Leeds [Type 1A]. Owl
Backmarks: None
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £2.50
[Sources: cf. HR1 425]
Leeds (Type 2). ”Leeds City Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Leeds (Type 3). “Leeds City Police” with one spacer around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Leeds (Type 5). “Leeds City Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Leeds (Type 6). “Leeds City Police” with two spacers around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Leicester (Type 3). ”Leicester Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Leicester (Type 5). ”Leicester Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Leicester (Type 6). ”Leicester Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Leicestershire (Type 1). “Leicestershire Constabulary” around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Leicestershire (Type 2). “Leicestershire Constabulary” around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Leicestershire and Rutland (Type 1). “Leicestershire & Rutland Constabulary”, KC
Chrome, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Leicestershire and Rutland (Type 3). “Leicestershire and Rutland Constabulary”, QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Leicestershire and Rutland (Type 4). “Leicestershire and Rutland Constabulary”, QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Lincolnshire (Type 2). ”Lincolnshire Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Lincolnshire (Type 3). ”Lincolnshire Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Lincolnshire (Type 4). ”Lincolnshire Police” around shield
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Lincolnshire (Type 5). ”Lincolnshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Lincolnshire (Type 6). ”Lincolnshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Liverpool (Type 7). ”Liverpool City Police” in band around liver bird and QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Liverpool (Type 10). Liver bird on torse, no crown, wreathed
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50 [Liverpool Parks]
Horn, one-piece convex, 20 mm. £1.50 [Liverpool Parks]
Liverpool (Type 12). Liver bird on torse, no crown, rimmed
Chrome, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
London Borough of Newham. Demi-sun above shield and “Progress with the people”
Backmarks: None
Chrome, two-piece convex, raised design, raised design, 23 mm. £4.50
[Sources: None]
Luton (Type 3). ”Luton Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Luton (Type 4). ”Luton County Borough Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Maidstone. Shield of Maidstone, below mural coronet
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £4.50
Manchester (Type 4). ”Manchester Police” in buckle around globe on torse
Backmarks: “Briggs Jones & Gibson 1924 Ltd. Manchester”
Nickel, two-piece convex, 19.5 mm. £3.50 (average condition)
Manchester (Type 5). ”Manchester Police” in buckle around globe on torse
Horn, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Manchester (Type 6). ”Manchester City Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Merthyr Tydfil [Type 2]. “Merthyr Tydfil Borough Police” in buckle around shield with saint
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Metropolitan (Type 2). ”Metropolitan Police” in buckle around QVC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Metropolitan (Type 5). ”Metropolitan Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Metropolitan [Type 6]. ”Metropolitan Police” in band around KC
Backmarks: Scrollwork design
White metal, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Metropolitan Police (Type 7). ”Metropolitan Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Metropolitan Police (Type 8). ”Metropolitan Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 18 mm. £0.50
Mid-Wales (Type 1). “Mid-Wales Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Monmouthshire (Type 4). “Monmouthshire County Constabulary” around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Type 1). “Newcastle Police” around shield with three towers
White metal, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £4.50
Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Type 4). ”Newcastle-upon-Tyne” in oval around crest, KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Newcastle-upon-Tyne [Type 5]. ”Newcastle-upon-Tyne” in oval around crest, KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Newport (Monmouthshire) (Type 4). “Newport Borough Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Norfolk (Type 4). ”Norfolk Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Northampton (Type 6). “Northampton Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Northamptonshire (Type 3). “Northampton Constabulary” around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Northamptonshire (Type 4). “Northamptonshire Constabulary” around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Northamptonshire (Type 5). “Northampton & County Constabulary” around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Northamptonshire (Type 6). “Northampton & County Constabulary” around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Northamptonshire (Type 7). ”Northamptonshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Northamptonshire (Type 8). ”Northamptonshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Northamptonshire (Type 9). ”Northamptonshire Police” in band around QC (cf. HR1 150)
Chrome, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Northumberland (Type 1). ”Northumberland Constabulary” around shield with castle design
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £7.50
Northumberland (Type 2). “Northumberland Constabulary” around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
North Wales. “North Wales Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Nottingham (Type 4). ”Nottingham City Police” around crest with stag supporters
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Nottinghamshire (Type 2). “Nottinghamshire Constabulary” around KC
Backmarks: “Dolan & Co. Bond St. Vauxhall, London”
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £4.50
Nottinghamshire (Type 4). “Nottinghamshire Constabulary” around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Oldham (Type 3). ”Oldham Borough Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Oxfordshire (Type 3). ”Oxfordshire Constabulary” in band, around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Oxfordshire (Type 4). ”Oxfordshire Constabulary” in band, around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Oxfordshire (Type 5). ”Oxfordshire Constabulary” around bipartite shield and motto
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Oxfordshire (Type 6). ”Oxfordshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Pembrokeshire (Type 1). ”Pembrokeshire Police” in buckle around wreathed crest, KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Peterborough (Type 4). ”Borough of Peterborough Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Peterborough (Type 6). "Peterborough Police" in band around QC
Horn, one- piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Plymouth (Type 1). ”Plymouth Constabulary” in band around coronet and shield
Chrome, two-piece convex, 27 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £1.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [Chief Constables] [Type 2]. Wreathed KC, wreath open at top
Silver plated, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Silver plated, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [Chief Constables] [Type 3]. Wreathed QC, wreath open at top
White metal, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 22 mm. £2.00
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 2]. QVC in scalloped border [cf. HR1 363]
Silver plated, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £2.50
Silver plated, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £1.50
Police Force [General] [Type 3]. QVC in scalloped border
Horn, one-piece convex, 22 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 20 mm. £2.00
Horn, one-piece convex, 18 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 4]. KC on plain field, without rim
Nickel, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £2.50
Nickel, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Nickel, two-piece convex, 12 mm. £2.50
Police Force [General] [Type 5]. KC in scalloped border
White metal, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 6]. KC in scalloped border
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 21 mm. £0.75
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 8]. "Police Force" in band around KC
White metal, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
White metal, two-piece convex, 12 mm. £2.50
Police Force [General] [Type 9]. Name in print letters around KC, lined field
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 10]. "Police Force" in band around QC
White metal, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 11]. Large QC on plain field, without border
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 12]. QC in scalloped border, large crown
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 20 mm. £0.75
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 13]. QC in scalloped border, large crown
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 20 mm. £0.75
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 15]. ”Police Force” in print letters around QC, lined field
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Horn, one-piece convex, 12 mm. £2.50
Police Force [General] [Type 16]. QC in scalloped border, lined field
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 17]. ”Police Force” in border around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 20 mm. £0.75
Police Force [General] [Type 18]. ”QC on lined field, rimmed
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
[The above general issues were also used by colonial and Crown agencies]
Portsmouth (Type 4). ”Portsmouth City Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Portsmouth (Type 5). ”Portsmouth City Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Preston [Type 1]. ”Preston Police Force” around Paschal lamb, above “PP”
Backmarks: None
Horn, one-piece convex, raised design, 24 mm. £4.50
[Sources: HR1 459] [Small size is without legend]
Preston (Type 5). ”Preston Borough Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Ramsgate [Type 3]. “Salus Naufragis Salus Aegris” below shield and KC
Backmarks: “J. Compton, Sons & Webb Ltd. London”
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £7.50
[Sources: HR1 166]
Reading (Type 3). ”Reading Borough Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
River Wear Police [1840-1961]. Name around upright anchor
Nickel, two-piece convex, 21 mm. £4.50
Royal Ulster (Type 4). “Royal Ulster Constabulary” in oval around wreathed harp, QC
Blackened white metal, two-piece convex, 22 mm. £2.50
Blackened white metal, two-piece convex, 20 mm. £1.50
Royal Ulster (Type 5). “Royal Ulster Constabulary” in oval around wreathed harp, QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £1.50
Scotland (Type 1). Thistle and KC above “Semper Vigilo”, wreathed
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50 [General issue]
Nickel, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75 [General issue]
Scotland (Type2). Thistle and KC above “Semper Vigilo”, wreathed
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50 (General issue)
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75 (General issue)
Scotland (Type 3). Thistle and KC above “Semper Vigilo”, wreathed
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50 [General issue]
Scotland (Type 4). Thistle and QC above “Semper Vigilo”, wreathed
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50 (General issue)
Sheffield (Type 6). ”Sheffield City Police” around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Sheffield (Type 7). ”Sheffield City Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Sheffield & Rotherham. “Sheffield and Rotherham Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Shropshire (Type 4). ”Shropshire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Somerset (Type 2). ”Somerset Constabulary”, no band, around dragon rampant
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £7.50
Somerset (Type 6). ”Somerset Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Somerset (Type 7). ”Somerset Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
South Wales. “South Wales Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Special Constabulary [Type 1]. Name in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Special Constabulary [Type 2]. Name in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Staffordshire (Type 2). ”Staffordshire Constabulary” in band around KC and rope
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £4.50
Nickel, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £1.50
Staffordshire (Type 3). “Staffordshire County Police” in band, two spacers, around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Staffordshire (Type 4). “Staffordshire County Police” in band, two spacers, around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Staffordshire (Type 5). “Staffordshire County Police” in band, one spacer, around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Staffordshire (Type 6). “Staffordshire County Police” in band around rope and KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Staffordshire (Type 7). “Staffordshire County Police” in band around rope and KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Staffordshire (Type 8). “Staffordshire County Police” in band around rope and QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Staffordshire (Type 9). “Staffordshire County Police” in band around rope and QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Suffolk (Type 2). ”Suffolk Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Sunderland (Type 1). ”Sunderland Police” in band around sextant
Nickel, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £4.50
Surrey (Type 3). “Surrey Constabulary”, no band, around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Surrey (Type 4). “Surrey Constabulary” in buckle around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Surrey (Type 5). “Surrey Constabulary”, no band, around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Sussex (Type 2). ”Sussex Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Sussex (Type 3). ”Sussex Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Sussex (Type 4). ”Sussex Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Swansea (Type 4). “Swansea Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 20 mm. £0.75
Teesside. “Teesside Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Wakefield (Type 3). “Wakefield City Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Wakefield (Type 4). “Wakefield City Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Wakefield (Type 5). “Wakefield City Police” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Wakefield (Type 6). “Wakefield City Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Walsall (Type 3). “Walsall Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Walsall (Type 5). “Walsall Police” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Warwickshire [Type 2]. “Warwickshire Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
West Mercia. “West Mercia Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
West Suffolk (Type 2). ”West Suffolk Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
West Suffolk (Type 4). ”West Suffolk Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
West Sussex (Type 2). “West Sussex” in band around KC
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £4.50
West Sussex (Type 3). ”West Sussex Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
West Sussex (Type 4). ”West Sussex Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
West Sussex (Type 6). ”West Sussex Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Wiltshire (Type 3). ”Wiltshire Constabulary”, no band, around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Wiltshire (Type 4). ”Wiltshire Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Worcester. “Worcester City Police” in band around tower
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Worcestershire (Type 3). ”Worcestershire Police” in band around oak tree
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Worcestershire (Type 4). “Worcestershire Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Worcestershire (Type 6). “Worcestershire Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Worcestershire (Type 7). “Worcestershire Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
York (Type 3). ”York Police” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
York (Type 4). ”York Police” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
York & North East Yorkshire (Type 1). Name around floral design on coronet
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
York & North East Yorkshire (Type 2). Name around floral design on coronet
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Yorkshire (East Riding) (Type 2). Old English “ERC" below rose, KC
Nickel, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £4.50
Yorkshire (East Riding) (Type 3). Old English “ERC" below rose, KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Yorkshire (East Riding) (Type 4). “East Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary” around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24.5 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Yorkshire (East Riding) (Type 5). “East Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary” around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Yorkshire (North Riding) (Type 2). ”North Riding Constabulary” in band around KC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Yorkshire (North Riding) (Type 3). ”North Riding Constabulary” in band around KC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Yorkshire (North Riding) (Type 4). ”North Riding Constabulary” in band around QC
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Yorkshire (North Riding) (Type 5). ”North Riding Constabulary” in band around QC
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Yorkshire (West Riding) (Type 2). “West Riding Constabulary” around large rose
Nickel, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £4.50
Yorkshire (West Riding) (Type 3). “West Riding Constabulary” around large rose
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Yorkshire (West Riding) (Type 4). “West Riding Constabulary” around large rose
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Horn, one-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Yorkshire (West Riding) (Type 5). Rose within inner circle
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Police - Chief & Assistant Chief Constables. Wreathed KC, wreath open at top (HR1 213)
White metal, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police - Chief & Assistant Chief Constables. Wreathed QC, wreath open at top (cf. HR1 213)
Silver wash, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 1). Large QVC, plain field, without border (cf. HR1 364)
White metal, two-piece convex, 20 mm. £3.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £1.50
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 2). Large KC, plain field, without border (cf. HR1 364)
White metal, two-piece convex, 20 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £1.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 12 mm. £2.50
Police Force. Large QC, plain field, without border, QC (HR1 364)
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 3). KC in scalloped border (cf. HR1 363)
White metal, two-piece convex, 21 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £0.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.75
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 5). "Police Force" in band around KC (HR1 362)
White metal, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 19.5 mm. £0.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 11 mm. £0.75
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 6). ”Police Force” in band around QC (cf. HR1 362)
White metal, one-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 8). QC, plain field, scalloped border, large crown (HR1 363)
White metal, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 9). QC in scalloped border, small crown (cf. HR1 363)
(Backmarks: “Firmin, London”)
Chrome, two-piece convex, 23.5 mm. £2.50
Police Force (General Issue) (Type 10). QC in rimmed border
Chrome, two-piece convex, 22.5 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75
River Wear Police (1840-1961). Name around upright anchor
(Backmarks: “Extra Superb”)
Nickel, two-piece convex, 21 mm. £4.50
Royal Parks Constabulary. See “Royal Household”
Scottish Police (KC). Thistle & KC in wreath (HR1 359)
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17.5 mm. £0.75