A scarce original Second World War period British made 'Welfare Canteen for the Forces home front pin badge'; small oval chromium plated example inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to lettering.
Size 29 x 18mm.  read more

Code: 67196

A good original Second World War period 'Fellowship of War Workers pin badge'; shield shaped gilt example bearing white enamel title surround, the centre inscribed 'CHURCH ARMY' over the sign of the Cross, on red enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and official issue number '940'. Very good clean condition, complete with original...  read more

Code: 66899

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Engineers Voluntary Worker pin badge' small gilt and enamel example in the form of a representation of the corps cap badge, bearing a King George VI monogram and scroll 'Voluntary Worker' in place of 'Royal Engineers'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear to the enamel.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 65352

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period 'The Salvation Army pin badge' in the form of a gilt metal blue enamel bar 'SERVING H.M.FORCES' the top centre displaced by a red shield inscribed 'The Salvation Army Red Shield Worker'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 50 x 16mm.  read more

Code: 64782

A scarce original pre 1947 period 'Salvation Army Naval Military & Air Force League pin badge'; gilt metal highly coloured enamelled example, depicting an RAF eagle, above a blue enamel anchor, flanked by a Royal Navy White Ensign and Union Jack Flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 32mm.
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Code: 64594

A scarce original wartime period 'Catholic Women's League H.M Forces Canteen badge'; gilt brass example in the form of a 'Yorkshire Rose' inlaid with red, white and blue enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, possibly lightly silvered at some stage.read more

Code: 64491

A scarce original Second World War period 'Church of Scotland Huts pin badge' possibly worn on a hat in the form of a large blue enamel gilt brass shield with white border, displaying St Andrews Cross to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 41mm.

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Code: 64380

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'The Beaver Club London'; large silver plated circular title surround, the red enamel centre mounted with a gilt Maple leaf bearing brown enamel beaver with 1940 below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'JR Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 64057

A scarce original Second World War period 'H.M Forces Welfare home front gilt and enamel badge', in the form of a King Geoge VI crowned shield, inlaid with blue enamel and bearing a diagonal lined gilt title; the reverse impressed with maker's detail 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remai...  read more

Code: 63977

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Empire Societies War Hospitality gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's detail 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Height 17mm.
Width 33mm.

The 'Empire Societies War Hospitality Committee'...  read more

Code: 63909

25.00 GBP

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A good original wartime period 'Bolton & District Comforts badge' in the form of a small brass oblong title surround, inlaid with blue and white enamel, with Red Rose of Lancashire to centre on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 26mm.  read more

Code: 63376

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original late Second World War period 'Church Army economy issue badge' shield shaped chromium plated example, bearing cross to centre, on red handpainted enamel ground, within 'Fellowship of War Workers' plain title surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 27mm.

The Church Army during the second world war provided for the forces ...  read more

Code: 63323

A good original wartime period 'Voluntary Workers For The Forces pin badge'; circular chromium plated example inlaid with red enamel, surmounted by the Lion of England, the centre with intertwined 'VW' (Voluntary Workers) initials with 'For the Forces' below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number '51596'. Very good condition, complete with origi...  read more

Code: 62910

20.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1940s period 'Coldstream Guards Comforts Fund pin badge' in the form of a nickel plated shield, bearing blue enamel title surround incorporating the initials 'V S' and displaying a Garter Star with 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' on red enamel ground to the centre; the reverse impressed with official low issue number '340' and maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Rege...  read more

Code: 62535

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original end of the Second World War period silver coloured small circular example, blue enamel title surround 'Union Jack Canteen', crossed Union Flags to centre on white enamel ground and mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed in relief 'In Appreciation of Services Rendered'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, enamel perfect.
Diameter 20mm.
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Code: 61211

A scarce original wartime period 'Civil Defence welfare services badge'; circular gilded brass example inlaid with blue enamel, the centre displaying the City of Leicester coat of arms; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 60489

A scarce original wartime period 'American Red Cross women's service club volunteer gilt and enamel badge', well designed in the form of a diamond with a white cross symbol to each corner, red cross on white ground within pale blue title surround, title below 'Volunteer', the reverse impressed with maker's details Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with or...  read more

Code: 60034

Ascarce Second World War period silver plate and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham". Good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel minor service wear.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 50765

A very scarce original Second World War period small chromium plated enamel badge for the 'Bournemouth War Service Organisation', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham" and impressed with the low number "40". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 15mm.
Width 20mm.  read more

Code: 54266

40.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period gilt and enamel 'Rest Centre Service badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.
Diameter 26mm.
Worn by local authority staff working in requisitioned buildings, used to provide shelter for those who had been made homeless from the destruction of their houses following an air raid.  read more

Code: 59341

10.00 GBP

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