c1968-74 West Yorkshire Special Constabulary Police QC Chrome Cap Badge

West Yorks Specials Police chromed cap badge. Maker Firmin London. VGC.

Established under the Police Act 1964 as a merger of the West Riding Constabulary and six borough forces (Barnsley, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, and Wakefield). Headquarters: Located in Wakefield.

Dissolution: Split in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 to form the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police (now West Yorkshire Police) and parts of South Yorkshire Police.

Code: 2084