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Hello again, Nearly done, honest.

Hello All, A couple more examples of Northumberland SC insignia.

Hello All, I would like to start what hopefully will become a series of submissions under the this thread of 'Special Constabulary' relating to Northumberland. I have recently acquired a file of original documents concerning Northumberland Special Constabulary dating from WW1 (with a couple from the General Strike of 1926). The contents are, in my opinion, a rare insight into the local activities of the SCs during the Great War and should add to our understanding of the Home Front during this period. It has long been noted that contemporary historical documenation relating to the Special Constabulary is relatively rare. As a collector of SC memorabilia I know that I share a common frustration with others interested in this field. I have no particular expertise in the Northumberland area and would be delighted if this contribution would encourage submissions from others. I will start the 'ball rolling' if, I may, by submitting a few examples of Northumberland Special Constabulary insignia.

Hello Mervyn, The book is very useful and has a great number of interesting photographs. I use it quite a lot in identifying SC lapel badges, many of which don't have the issuing constabulary name. I'll let you have John's details by email. Kind regards, Kevin

Hello again, I have had a very quick look at the Ebay site. John is advertising the book as a 'buy now' item (Ebay 120519212830) for £29.95 plus £3.50 postage and packing. He is selling under the name 'scotbadger', has five copies left, and the item has four more days to run. Kind regards, Kevin

Good Morning to all, and my thanks to Ian, Brian and Mervyn in welcoming me. It is very much appreciated. In response to Mervyn's question. The book was published by John Green in 2008 (ISBN 978-0-9553100-4-1) and retailed at £29.95. You occasionally still see copies for sale on Ebay. John published the book privately (brave soul) and may well have further copies. Kevin

Hello, I am a new member (my first posting) and a modest collector of SC memorabilia. The brass lapel is identified in John Green's most excellent book entitled 'Scottish Insignia as used by old Police Forces'. In his publication John confirms that the badge hails from Stirlingshire. Kind regards, Kevin B