A very scarce original 1919 services rendered award for the '2nd Eastern General Hospital situated in Brighton Sussex' gilded brass simply designed example in the form of a blue enamel title circlet, ribbon scroll '1919' to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R,Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal service wear to the enamel.read more

Code: 60839

90.00 GBP

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A rare original Great War period 'Belgian Field Hospital cap badge'; gilded brass white enamel shield with a large red cross and tri-part title scroll below, the reverse impressed 'Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with two original loops fittings, some stress lines to left scroll and surface scratches to shield, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 59728

A scarce original First World War period 'Empress Club for ladies badge'; fine quality gilded strap inlaid with white enamel dated 1914 and bearing the Latin motto 'Fortiter Fideliter' (Strongly Faithful), red enamel Maltese cross to voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'Empress Club' to which is threaded a black watered silk bow tie. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fi...  read more

Code: 59589

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'French Wounded Emergency Fund badge'; gilded brass oval convex example inlaid with white enamel, the centre displaying a red cross shield surmounted by a cockerel; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm....  read more

Code: 59375

A scarce original Great War period '1914 -1919 War Services Rendered badge'; finely made circular pendant with title surround inscribed "ESSEX 120 August 1914 March 1919" the voided centre bearing Red Cross over laurel spray with initials "VAD" within, the reverse impressed "9ct" (9 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with gold suspension ring.
Diameter 23mm.  read more

Code: 58206

A superb original Great War period rare 'Comforts For Soldiers War Work Depot Brighton badge'; fine quality example bearing the blue enamel 'Arms of Brighton' to the centre between the date scrolls "AUG 1914" and "DEC1918". The reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918, maker's details "V&S" (Vaughton & Sons Birmingham). Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings...  read more

Code: 58189

120.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'Civil Nursing Reserve' home front silver badge inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse stamped in relief "Sterling" and with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 57980

A good origjnal Second World War period 'Civil Nursing Reserve' home front silver badge inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse stamped in relief "Sterling" and with maker's details "L.S & Co" (Lionel Smith & Co Birmingham). Excellent condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 57979

A charming little Great War period figurine pendant in the form of a nurse in full uniform with red cross to her apron; fine quality gilded brass example, the reverse stamped in relief with a "Rd 641307" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1914. Very good condition, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright, complete with original suspension ring.
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Code: 57817

A scarce original end of Great War period hospital badge; fine quality laurel wreath, red enamel cross to voided centre, title scroll below "Middleton" inlaid with white enamel, further bi-part scroll "1916" "1919". The reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918, maker's details "WHH" (W H Haseler Ltd, Birmingham) and inscribed to recipient "CLARA COLLINGE". Vey good co...  read more

Code: 57484

A scarce immediate Great War period badge awarded to a 'Territorial Force volunteer worker for war work at the '1st Northern General Hospital, Newcastle'; silver plated oval example, bearing blue enamel title surround "1st N.G. Hospital T.F 1914 Garment Depot 1919", a further red inner scroll "'Appreciation of Services During The War" and displaying a patriotic enamelled "Union Flag" to...  read more

Code: 57418

A scarce original First World War period 'Deptford War Hospital Supply Depot London war service gilt and enamel badge' the reverse with maker's details "Caxton Name Plate Co" "Caxton House London". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufacturers infill flaw to lowest point, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 55918

A scarce Great War period bronze full sized medal; within an oak wreath oval surround a shield bearing raised title 'Yarrow Military Hospital 1914-1916', the reverse inscribed "In Recognition of His Sympathetic Help To The Wounded Soldiers" "Presented to A.Lowings" Very good condition, complete with white silk ribbon bearing embroidered red cross and safety pin fittings.
Height 8...  read more

Code: 55594

A scarce original Great War period 'Dynblane War Hospital 1918 badge', large circular brass example depicting laurel 'Victory Wreath' surround, the central red cross displaced by a scalloped edge gilt circlet, bearing the Latin motto "Dum Spiro Spero" (While I breathe, I hope), Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 55545

A scarce First World War period 'Vernon Institute Auxiliary War Hospital silver gilt and enamel nurse's badge'; red enamel cross on white ground, within a circular blue enamel title surround "Vernon Institute Hospital 1914 1915", mounted on a slim bar, the reverse impressed "Silver", with maker's details "D&F" (Deakin & Francis), and inscribed "In Remembrance of V.I.H.S. Nov 14th 1914 -...  read more

Code: 54703

A good quality rare First World War period 'H.M. Queen Mary's R.N. Hospital Southend 1915' nurse's gilt badge bearing Queen Mary's Royal cypher to the centre on white enamel ground within blue enamel oval title. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, very minor stain to reverse.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 54156

A good Second World War period 'Civil Nursing Reserve' home front silver badge inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse stamped in relief "Sterling Silver" and with maker's details "H.W.M" (H.W.Miller Birmingham). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 53684

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original Great War period Bath War Hospital for the wounded & convalescing soldiers gilt nurses badge, highly enamelled and bearing the Arms of Bath City on a red cross within a circular title, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, an excellent example.
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Code: 53289

80.00 GBP

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A scarce Second World War 'HH Emergency Hospital Scheme' gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with unusual maker's details "Fattorini Glasgow". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 35mm.

SEE: 'Doing Their Bit' by Jon Mills.  read more