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

Shanghai Municipal Police Helmet Plate, an extremely rare example in heavy die-struck coppered brass, being an eight pointed star overlaid with a circular strap “Shanghai Municipal Police” within the strap three shields containing the flags of all the nations involved in the free port of Shanghai interspersed with the motto “Omnia Juncta In Uno”, this badge is unfinished by the manufacturers but could be easily completed; Federated Malay States Police. Two white metal headdress badges being five pointed stars with a central circle “FMS Police” in the centre a leaping tiger, one with loop fasteners the other with pin fastener, a larger version with two screw post fasteners; Hong Kong Police. A scarce KC silver plated pouch badge showing the crown over script initials “HKP” three screw post fasteners, good overall condition (5) £220-270

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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