Buttons from the J.R. Gaunt and Son Pattern Book Archive

Ceylon Police Badges, a rare Victorian rectangular waist belt plate in die-stamped brass showing the crown over “Ceylon Police” set within oak sprays, loose ‘D’ end missing; a circular horse brass in heavy die-cast brass showing a KC within a circle “Ceylon Police”, two long stud fasteners; a pair of brass shoulder titles, “Ceylon/Police”; Madras City Police; a scarce Edwardian cap badge with matching collars in die-stamped bi-metal being a KC over a circular strap “Madras City Police” with ERI centre, and the ensuing cap badge with GRI centre, all loops present; H.H. The Nizam’s City Police, a very scarce cap badge in die-stamped gilt metal showing the Nizam’s ceremonial headdress over a strap bearing the unit title enclosing a monogram AFCP (?) with small laurel sprays below, two loop fasteners, good overall condition (9)
£150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Buttons from the J.R. Gaunt and Son Pattern Book Archive.

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