Brian Wolfe Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Hello Everyone, I have just purchased this 31mm diameter pin marked City of London Police and featuring the George Cross. There is no maker's mark and I do not believe this to be old by any means. I bought it simply because I liked it and now would like more information. The photo is not as clear as I would like but that's as good as I could manage this evening. Would this be similar to a sweetheart pin or possibly a pin for a police organization within or associated to the London City Police? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Here is a view showing the reverse and the attachment pin. As you can see this looks to be a new item as it is in perfect condition. Thanks again for any help you might be able to give me. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I don't know what this is, presumably it's a lapel rather than tie badge from its size & fitting, but the shield is the arms of London, I think that it's just possible to make out "Wat Tylers Sword" top left as viewed? (or it may be a blemish). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I don't know what this is, presumably it's a lapel rather than tie badge from its size & fitting, but the shield is the arms of London, I think that it's just possible to make out "Wat Tylers Sword" top left as viewed? (or it may be a blemish). Hi Leigh, That is indeed the sword you mention, the photo is not clear but the badge is in perfect condition. It seems a bit large for a lapel pin. The ones I've seen here are about the size of the blue ring with City of London Police that is on this badge. Even if I can not find the purpose of the pin I now can research Wat Tyler. Many thanks for the additional information. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I would have thought that this was one of the newer tietacks that so many associations within Forces are producing for charity. Why don't you drop them a line and ask ? I'm always surprised that so few have appeared since Leigh started this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Wat Tyler led the Peasants revolt of 1381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Wat Tyler led the Peasants revolt of 1381 Thanks Foo Fighter, I just came "in" from the workshop and was going to take a coffee break and "Google" it. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickers Dunfee Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Brian This will be a Charity Pin possible issued by one of the CoLP sports clubs or the Police Federation Branch. I have not seen this one before but there have been several issued by the Regualr force and the Special Constabulary. The sword on the shield is a City Of London emblem/ coat of arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted October 10, 2009 Author Share Posted October 10, 2009 Brian This will be a Charity Pin possible issued by one of the CoLP sports clubs or the Police Federation Branch. I have not seen this one before but there have been several issued by the Regualr force and the Special Constabulary. The sword on the shield is a City Of London emblem/ coat of arms. Many thanks Vickers and welcome to the GMIC. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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