A scarce original First World War period 'H.M.S. Durban pin brooch', rolled gold hand-crafted wire work mounted on polished mother of pearl oval backing, below a pendant heart engraved 'HMS'. Very good condition.
Width approx 51mm.
HMS Durban was a Danae-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1919.
In 1944 Durban was scuttled to form part of the Goosebe...  read more

Code: 69091

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1970's period 'The National Nursery Examination Board nurses badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1975 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect, minor scratch to centre.
Height approx 29mm.
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Code: 69090

60.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'A.R.P.S. Civil Defence Instructor gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M.Ltd' (H.W.Miller Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height approx 33mm.  read more

Code: 69089

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Women's Voluntary Service W.V.S. Centre Organiser chromium plated rank badge' inlaid with red enamel lettering, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'L.Simpson (London) Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width approx 42mm.  read more

Code: 69088

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Brownie Guide Promise badge', die-cast brass rectangular shaped example depicting a pixie to the centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'HOLBORN SILVERCRAFT' 'GIRL GUIDES TRADE MARK'. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, well loved and polished.
Size approx 28 x 23mm.  read more

Code: 69087

A scarce original circa 1958 period 'Girl Guides Our Ark silver plated badge', displaying an enamelled houseboat, within green enamel laurel wreath, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Size approx 28 x 20mm.  read more

Code: 69086

25.00 GBP

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A rare ORIGINAL turn of the century circa 1905 'Women Suffragette pin badge'; large circular gilt brass example with green enamel border, to the centre on white enamel ground the suffragettes flower symbol a violet, with 'Women's Suffrage' title above and below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original early style pin fittings, no...  read more

Code: 69085

950.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930's 'Crawford's Biscuits promotional bronzed badge' cut-out in the form of a very detailed Owl with glass eyes, perched on a book, placard across his chest with advertising slogan 'CRAWFORD'S BISCUITS ARE GOOD BISCUITS, the reverse impressed with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx...  read more

Code: 69084

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre-war ladies '1938 Cheltenham Racecourse horse race club badge'; brass example inlaid with red ename, lthe reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham' and impressed with official issue number '926'. Good condition, complete with both original pin fittings. enamel with minor defects.  read more

Code: 69083

140.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1950's vintage period 'Cottesmore Hunt Supporters Club badge'; gilt brass example in the form of a good luck horseshoe, the title surround inlaid with enamel, the centre depicting a running fox on matching green enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Height approx 24mm.  read more

Code: 69082

30.00 GBP

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A rare original gentlemens '1952 Baldoyle Racing Club member's blue and white enamel badge' the reverse impressed with '1952' date and official issue number '479' to the front. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.  read more

Code: 69081

250.00 GBP

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A scarce original fine quality 'Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee silver gilt breast jewel with brilliants in fitted leather case', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmaks for 1897 and maker's details 'Spencer London'. Good condition, complete with original ribbon and bar with single pin fittings, small nick to enamel on 1897 date, one stone absent to diamond surround, housed in it...  read more

Code: 69080

90.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Royal Masonic Freemasons Hospital medal', designed by C.L.J. Doman, it shows the symbolic figure of humanity succouring the sick, surmounted by the five pointed Masonic star with motto below 'Aegros Sanat Humanitas' (Kindness Heals the Sick) and interlaced letters 'FH' (Freemasons Hospital); the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1934, make...  read more

Code: 69079

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A scarce original circa pre-1962 period 'Central Middlesex County Hospital gilt and enamel badge award'; large blue enamel title surround bearing red cross to centre, with an applied 'Middlesex County Council convex shield to centre bearing Saxon Crown with three white seaxes (short Saxon swords) below; the reverse impressed with pre -1962 maker's details 'TOYE & CO LONDON'. Very good condition...  read more

Code: 69078

50.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1937 'Royal Berkshire Hospital' bronze and enamel badge', with an applied shield bearing the hospital's coat of arms a red cross, stags and scallops with the Latin motto 'Serviendo Fidem Tenemus' (In Service We Hold Our Faith). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Height approx 29mm.  read more

Code: 69077

50.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1955 period 'Worthing Hospital award badge'; large coppery brass disc bearing embossed ornate cross, inscribed around the outer edge 'UNBOUNDED COURAGE AND COMPASSION JOINED and suspended from a Worthing Hospital pin bar; the reverse inscribed to the recipient 'W.BRIEN AUGUST 1955'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear.
Height appr...  read more

Code: 69076

50.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period official war worker's identification badge; unusual gilt brass blue enamel title surround 'On War Service 1915' with white enamel convex centre; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI BOLTON'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor edge loss in the 7 o'clock position, gilt finish remains b...  read more

Code: 69075

A scarce original First World War period 'On His Majestys Service officially numbered war workers badge'; gilt brass title strap 'O.H.M.S.' inlaid with blue enamel, domed Royal Arms to centre, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1234' and complete with original pin fittings, normally associated with a ladies issue. Good condition, minor service wear to centre.
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Code: 69074

A scarce original circa First World War period 'The Gas Light & Coke Company On Public Service identification badge'; gilt brass white enamel title surround PUBLIC SERVICE to centre on blue enamel ground. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact with minor service wear.
Diameter approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 69073

A scarce original First World War period 1914-1918 gilt brass enamel circular badge, blue enamel title surround, Crowned 'RAILWAY SERVICE' to centre on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details Thos Fattorini Bolton", impressed with official issue number 'E15147' and 'Regd 638232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the ename...  read more

Code: 69072

120.00 GBP

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