Special Constabulary Special Constabulary

[SCcollector]

Devon SC. Cap Badge, Chrome & Enamel. KC. and Special Constable Lapel Badge, Brass & Enamel.

[SCcollector]

Devon SC. Special Sergeant Lapel Badge (Red enamel) and Special Inspector Lapel Badge (Red enamel on white background).

[SCcollector]

Devon County SC Lapel Badge. Brass & Enamel and Devon SC Shoulder Plates in Chrome.

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Devon SC Buttons and Collar badges.

[SCcollector]

Devon SC. Patch.

[Ian Shepherd]

Devon SC. Cap Badge, Chrome & Enamel. KC. and Special Constable Lapel Badge, Brass & Enamel.

Hi Kevin, I think the DCSC cap badge is for Derbyshire not Devon. Ian

[SCcollector]

Hello Ian,

Many thanks for the reply. It is nice to hear from you. I trust that you and yours are keeping well? You have raised a point that has confused me for some time Ian. I have seen references to the Cap Badge listed above as belonging to Devon. I have also seen it referred to as Derbyshire. I have checked the PMCC reference section again today at it appears that the badges listed under the two forces are identical. Or is there some difference that I am missing? Can you advise? Did the two forces share a common badge? I have long puzzled over this and finally came down, rightly or wrongly, on the Devon side of the debate. You experience and advice would be most warmly welcomed.

Kind regards,

Kevin

[SCcollector]

Dewsburt SC. Lapel Badge. Chrome & Enamel.

[SCcollector]

Doncaster SC. Lapel Badge. Brass & Enamel.

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Dorset SC. Lapel Badges. KC

[SCcollector]

Dundee SC. Lapel Badges.

[SCcollector]

Durham County SC. Brass Lapel Badge with original label.

[SCcollector]

Durham County SC. Lapel Badges.

[SCcollector]

Durham County SC. Cap Badges. Chrome. KC & QC.

[NickLangley]

re: post #250.

What is the significance of the three heraldic devices on the badge? The top one would seem to be from City of Exeter (the Exeter force used a castle as a collar dog) but that was a separate force until the formation of the very short-lived Devon & Exeter force in the late sixties. The other two emblems I can't place but neither is City of Plymouth.

[SCcollector]

Easat Riding SC. Lapel Badges.

Edited March 7, 2010 by SCcollector

[SCcollector]

re: post #250.

What is the significance of the three heraldic devices on the badge? The top one would seem to be from City of Exeter (the Exeter force used a castle as a collar dog) but that was a separate force until the formation of the very short-lived Devon & Exeter force in the late sixties. The other two emblems I can't place but neither is City of Plymouth.

Hello, A very good question! I have tried to research this particular badge without success. The attached images are those of the Ja Ja Heraldic Card Series depicting Devonshire which replicates exactly that on the Lapel Badgel and the Coat of Arms of the Duke of Devonshire which might

assist in placing the bottom right hand shield. Other than that I haven't a clue. I have looked at the arms for key towns etc.. but nothing comes near to the bottom left hand shield.

[SCcollector]

Edinburgh SC. Cap Badge, Chrome. & Lapel Badge, Chrome & Enamel. KC.

[SCcollector]

Elgin SC. Lapel Badge. White Metal.

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Essex SC Lapel Badges in Brass & Chrome and Enamel. KC. Essex War Reserve Lapel Badge in Chrome & Enamel. KC

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East Suffolk SC. Lapel Badge. Brass & Enamel. KC.

[SCcollector]

Exeter SC. Lapel Badge. Brass & Enamel. & Cap Badge. Chrome. KC & Button. Chrome.

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Folkestone SC. Cap Badge. Chrome. KC.

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Glamorgan SC. Lapel Badge. Chrome & Enamel. KC.

[Brian Wolfe]

Here's a cigarette card that arrived today that might be of some interest. The write up on the back of the card in the photo was a scan made by my less than adequate scanner. I hope it shows up well enough.

Regards

Brian