WW2 Voluntary Entertainment Service VES Northern Command badge

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Voluntary Entertainment Service badge', in the form of a chromium plated Yorkshire Rose inlaid with white enamel, the initial 'VES' to top three petals and 'Northern Command' title below, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1798' and maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect...  read more

Code: 65423

Entertainments National Service Association ENSA bronze cap badge

A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1939 to 1946 period 'Entertainments National Service Association bronze cap badge'; designed by 'Sir Edwin Lutyens PRA' in the form of a stylized inverted triangle with central initial 'E' with NSA to each arm, the reverse retaining original pin fitting. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 25mm.
ENSA formed in 1939, disba...  read more

Code: 65222

Entertainments National Service Association ENSA bronze badge

A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1939 to 1946 period 'Entertainments National Service Association bronze badge'; designed by 'Sir Edwin Lutyens PRA' in the form of a stylized inverted triangle with central initial 'E', 'N S A' to each arm, the reverse retaining original buttonhole fitting. Very good condition.
Height 25mm.

ENSA formed in 1939, disbanded in June 1946.  read more

Code: 63625

British Broadcasting Corporation BBC national service badge

A scarce original circa 1950's issue 'British Broadcasting Corporation lapel badge' worn as a form of identity and to fulfill the role of a National Service badge; nickel silver example displaying the company's logo with 'BBC' cypher to the centre on blue enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd. B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole ...  read more

Code: 63351

Lincolnshire Artistes' Federation LAF union badge

A very scarce original circa 1940's period 'Lincolnshire Artistes' Federation LAF gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld, Bradford Works Birmingham' believed to be a mark used between 1945 and 1954. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 61626

H.M. Forces Entertainments Northern Command Area 26 badge

A very scarce original circa 1940's official wartime period 'H.M. Forces Entertainments Northern Command Area No.26', in the form of a large circular gilt brass badge inlaid with blue enamel and inscribed title, the reverse personalised with hand scratched name and address: 'J.Cook 20 South Park Lincoln'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt fi...  read more

Code: 61625

Entertainments National Service Association ENSA enamel badge

A very scarce original circa 1939 - 1946 period 'Entertainments National Service Association cap badge'; designed by "Sir Edwin Lutyens PRA" in the form of a gilded brass red white and blue enamel stylized inverted triangle with emphasized central initial "E" within red enamel circle and NSA to arms, surmounted by an additional "A" to the top, the reverse retaining original pin fitting....  read more

Code: 57812

Entertainments National Service Association ENSA enamel pin badge

A scarce original circa 1939 - 1946 period 'Entertainments National Service Association cap badge'; designed by "Sir Edwin Lutyens PRA" in the form of a gilded brass, red white and blue enamel stylized inverted triangle with emphasized central initial "E" within red enamel circle and NSA to arms, the reverse retaining original pin fitting. Very good condition, no stress marks or damage ...  read more

Code: 57811