An assortment of vintage United Kingdom police helmet and cap badges, specifically representing various former and current forces within the Merseyside and Liverpool region. The collection is constructed from die-stamped brass and documents the historical evolution of policing in the North West of England through various force amalgamations.
The collection includes badges with the following identifications:
A star-shaped badge for the Port of Liverpool Police, featuring a central coat of arms.
A star-shaped badge for the Merseyside Police, displaying the ER Elizabeth Regina cypher, representing the force established in 1974.
A star-shaped badge for the Wallasey Police, featuring the borough coat of arms; this was an independent borough force until 1967.
A crowned star-shaped badge for the Liverpool and Bootle Constabulary, a short-lived force that existed between 1967 and 1974.
A crowned wreath-style badge for the Liverpool Police, featuring the central liver bird emblem.
A crowned wreath-style badge for the St Helens Police, featuring the town coat of arms; this was an independent borough force until 1967.
The badges feature various rear fittings including lugs and sliders intended for attachment to uniform headgear.
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