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[lliebsch]

A friend of mine found these over the weekend. Anyone have a clue what kind of badge this is or the other thing?

 

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[bigfoot1]

I cant find it right now but the 8 point star piece was on this forum in last couple weeks...as I remember there was considerable research into it.

 

[bigfoot1]

also,I am having trouble enlarging it clearly....is there a K P on it?

 

[bigchuck52]

Any markings or pic of the backs?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Wow that gold is shiny. Cant see it. Looks like a lion rampant on the shield. It something fraternal I guess.

 

[lliebsch]

I am going to have my friend take some better photos front and back.

 

[Stevie]

They look Russian and the KP could mean Kremlin Police it's a long shot lol
Or they resemble high ranking military metals of war ww1 or ww2 perhaps
Just my thought hope it broadens your research ideas " )
Stevie

Oh and very very cool pieces too!!!

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Like Bigfoot1, I remember an 8-point "starburst/sunburst" badge being discussed on this forum recently. If I recall correctly, it was suggested to be a British Police "Bobby Hat" badge/crest. The lion-rampant is a centerpiece of the coat-of-arms of Scotland. So perhaps this object is from a Scottish Police hat, or something similar, perhaps military or fraternal. Or perhaps I'm entirely incorrect. I very rarely post guesses, preferring to stick to giving IDs that I'm sure about. Just trying to help this riddle get solved.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I know I've seen a medal like that before, but I just can't place it.

 

[bigfoot1]

if K P I was thinking knights of pythias...looking forward to clear photos.a very cool find...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Where does it say KP?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Keywords to search

sunburst OR starburst
badge
lion rampant
"crossed sabers" OR "crossed swords"

 

[lliebsch]

Ok here is a close up of the front of the badge. I am still waiting on him for the other photos.

 

[bigfoot1]

well I can say that what I thought I saw in first photo....I did not see...much better pic

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont see a K P but the knight and crossed axes does resemble the Knights of Pythias and I think thats what you were thinking bigfoot.

 

[bigfoot1]

ty bigcy for the out but really I should have waited for better photo.I responded prematurely.I retract my observation as knights of pythias and await further research...still learning but giving it my best.

 

[trikikiwi]

This one on e-bay appears to have the same basics, but a different central mount.
Vintage Religious Order of Knight Medal Maltese Cross Medallion | eBay

Mike

 

[lliebsch]

The back of the badge.