HMT Nevasa British India Steam Navigation Co ships wheel badge
A scarce original 1913 -1948 'His Majestys Troopship Nevasa silver plated brooch', the 'British India Steam Navigation Company' enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a blue enamel ships wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor wear to silver plating.
Diameter 30mm. read more
SY Killarney Coast Lines Ltd ships wheel committee badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'S.Y.Killarney ships wheel brooch'; gilded brass example bearing the Coast Lines company enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a blue enamel ship's wheel, in turn suspended from a Committee bar. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Diameter 27mm. read more
RMS Sylvania Cunard Shipping Line ships wheel souvenir badge
A scarce original circa 1957 period 'RMS Sylvania Shipping Line gilt and enamel brooch', displaying the old 1934 -1949 Cunard White Star Line company enamelled flags to the centre of a dark blue enamel ship's wheel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Diameter 27mm. read more
RMS Scythia Cunard Shipping Line ships wheel souvenir pin badge
A scarce original 'RMS Scythia Shipping Line gilt and enamel brooch', the Cunard Line company enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a white enamel ship's wheel. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Diameter 27mm. read more
Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary MFA officers bullion cloth cap badge
A rare original pre-1952 possibly Surgeons 'Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary officer's padded cap badge'; gilded metal fouled anchor within red silk padded circlet with gold wire "M.F.A" resting in gold bullion embroidered laurel sprays, surmounted by a padded velvet King's Crown, the reverse with black herringbone pattern cotton lining. Good condition, bullion toned, minor verdigris to ancho... read more
MV Winchester Castle Union-Castle Shipping Line silver badge.
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'M.V. Winchester Castle souvenir badge', rope edged silver rectangular example depicting a picture image transfer of the ship over butterfly wing background; the reverse impressed "Made in England Sterling Silver PT 220213". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remain bright, minimal fading to edge, surface scratches to persp... read more
MV Warwick Castle Union-Castle Shipping Line badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'M.V. Warwick Castle souvenir badge', gilded brass example in the form of a wishbone, mounted with a brass and enamel circular disc displaying the 'Union-Castle Line' company flag within a blue enamel title strap. Very good condition, enamel perfect, minimal service wear.
Length 33mm.
'MV Warwick Castle' was a ocean liner of... read more
Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Farewell Season 2008 badge
A good original circa 2008 'Queen Elizabeth 2 Cunard Shipping Line Farewell Season 2008 gilt badge' commemorating her final voyage from Southampton to Dubai which began on 11 November 2008 and her arrival on 26 November in a flotilla of 60 smaller vessels, led by MY Dubai, the personal yacht of Sheikh Mohammed, ruler of Dubai, in time for her official handover the following day.
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10.00 GBP
The Missions To Seamen gold bullion felt cloth enamel cap badge
A scarce original circa 1940's 'The Missions To Seamen cap badge'; black felt padded example bearing gold wire bullion laurel wreath, pinned to the centre a silver plated flag inlaid with blue enamel, displaying the "Flying Angel Symbol'; the reverse with black cotton herringbone lining and traces of old label. Good condition, bullion a little dull with spots of verdigris, the badge ret... read more
RMS Lusitania Cunard Line commemorative medal case and certificate
The 'Lusitania' was sunk by a German submarine on May 7th 1915. She had on board at the time 1,951 passengers and crew, of whom 1,198 perished. This is an exact replica of the medal which was designed in Germany and distributed to commemorate the sinking of the 'Lusitania'. This example was struck in England during the Great War and issued by the 'Lusitania Souvenir Medal Committee' 32, Duke St... read more
RMS Alcantara RMSP Company shipping line 1949 silver wheel badge
A scarce original post-war period 'R.M.S Alcantara ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1949 and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27... read more
RMSP Araguaya shipping line silver wheel badge
A scarce original pre 1930 'R.M.S.P. Araguaya ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
'RMSP A... read more
RMSP Almanzora shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'R.M.S.P. Almanzora ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for minor surface scratches to the f... read more
RMS Arlanza RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original circa 1930's 'R.M.S Arlanza ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 27mm.
'RMS Ar... read more
SS Atlantis RMSPC shipping line silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original post 1929 'S.S.Atlantis ship's wheel brooch', fine quality example mounted to the centre with the house flag of the 'Royal Mail Steam Packet Company'; the reverse impressed "Silver" and maker's details "MN & WB" (Mappin & Webb London and Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect except for a tiny pin hole nick at the 4 o'clock pos... read more
SS Empress of Australia Canadian Pacific 1936 silver ships wheel badge
A scarce original fine quality 'S.S.Empress of Australia ship's wheel brooch', mounted to the centre a highly enamelled maple leaf representing the Canadian voyages this Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' shipping line company ship undertook; the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details "R.Bros" (Randle Brothers). Very good condition, retaining original pin... read more
Merchant Navy Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original earlier circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', the reverse with indistinct Naval maker's details "Monne?" complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
30.00 GBP
Merchant Navy Senior Surgeon rank shoulder board epaulettes
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Shipping Line Senior Surgeon pair of matching epaulettes', complete with Merchant Navy gilt button and full length ties. Excellent condition.
These epaulettes accompanied the previous 'Royal Mail Lines' cap badge. Do not know if there is any connection. read more
35.00 GBP
Royal Mail Lines shipping line officers bullion cap badge
A scarce original circa pre-war 'Royal Mail Lines officer's cap badge'; the centre with the companies embroidered flag, resting within gold wire bullion laurel wreath; the reverse with black hessian lining, complete with cap band. Very good condition, bullion remains bright. An excellent example.
Height approx 75mm. read more
Port of London Authority petty officer gold bullion cap badge
A good original circa 1940's 'Port of London Authority petty officer cap badge'; gold wire bullion Naval Crowned double rope edge circle, the centre portraying a sea-lion with trident, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, bullion remains bright, no sign of any moth.
Height approx 71mm.
Width approx 50mm. read more
35.00 GBP