City of London Police pin

[Brian Wolfe]

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

[Brian Wolfe]

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

[leigh kitchen]

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).

[Brian Wolfe]

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

[Mervyn Mitton]

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.

[Craig]

Wat Tyler led the Peasants revolt of 1381

[Brian Wolfe]

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

[Vickers Dunfee]

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.

[Brian Wolfe]

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