A rare original First World War period 'Haslingden Volunteer League gilt and enamel lapel badge'; Crowned blue enamel title circlet, the centre bearing the embossed Borough Coat of Arms of the town granted in 1915 just after they were formed; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI BOLTON'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress mark...  read more

Code: 66967

180.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period '1914 Citizens Training League Gateshead VTC badge' gilt red enamel title surround 'C.T.L 1914', the centre bearing an embossed embattled gate on a shield with goat's head crest with motto 'Caput Inter Nubila Condit'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact. Diameter approx 26mm.
On the 6th of August 1914 two ...  read more

Code: 66634

180.00 GBP

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A rare original circa First World War period 'Mounts Bay Penzance Unit Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title surround, embossed black shield bearing fifteen golden bezants from the arms of the Duchy of Cornwall with motto 'ONE AND ALL'. Very good condition, complete with original early pattern round buttonhole fitting, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains ...  read more

Code: 66571

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original just prior to the First World War 'Borough Road College Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title surround, embossed Coat of Arms in the form of a shield to centre, depicting a Bee and hives with scroll below 'UNA MENTE' below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FATTORINI BRADFORD' an address format used between circa 1911 and 1913. Very good...  read more

Code: 66450

A rare original First World War period Scottish 'Perth Academy Corps Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; bronzed brass blue enamel oval title surround, embossed coroneted Perthshire Coat of Arms with red enamel shield to centre. Good condition, complete with original round buttonhole fitting, minor flaws to the enamel.
Height approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 66449

A rare original circa First World War period 'Wills Rifle Club gilt badge'; green enamel title circlet, embossed Crowned crossed rifles to centre with white enamel 'DEFENCE' tablet below. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 66351

A rare original First World War period 'Goole Rifle Club Volunteer Training Corps gilt lapel badge'; Crowned white enamel oval title surround, the centre displaying a Union Jack Flag and superimposed over crossed rifles; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and registered, design and patent number 'REG.638232' for the year 1914. Very good condition, complete with...  read more

Code: 66276

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa First World War period 'Volunteer League Blackpool gilt lapel badge'; blue enamel title surround embossed white letters 'V.L.B' to centre on seeded gilt ground. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 66237

80.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; blue enamel gilt oval title surround, depicting crossed rifles to centre on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'W.J.Carroll London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 66236

25.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period Volunteer Training Corps 'Halifax Volunteer Corps lapel badge'; triangular shaped blue enamel example, crossed rifles to the voiderd centre. Good condition, no actual enamel loss, but badge very slightly bowed resulting in a few very minor stress lines, visible with magnifying glass.
Height approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 63487

150.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, original buttonhole with old replacement pin fitti...  read more

Code: 66167

A scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge'; gilt red enamel oval title surround the voided centre bearing Maltese Cross with Saint George and the Dragon within blue enamel circlet 'Polytechnic 1914'; the reverse impressed official issue number '345'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright, minor restoration to blue en...  read more

Code: 66058

A rare original First World War period 'United Arts Volunteer Rifles collar or cap badge'; bronze bevelled oval surmounted by a small Maltese cross, the voided centre bearing an eagle grasping a sword in its beak; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI MEDALLIST'. Very good condition, complete with original two flat long loop fittings.
Height 36mm.  read more

Code: 66041

160.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilt brass blue enamel circlet bearing the initials 'C.L.N.G.V.' mounted to the centre a bronzed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with motto scroll 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no dama...  read more

Code: 65744

A good original First World War period 'Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps badge', Crowned oval title, the centre depicting the war goddess 'Bellona'; the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and 'Regd 644266' a registered, design and patent date of early 1915. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. Height 38mm. ...  read more

Code: 65742

15.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Mitcham Town Guard 1914 lapel badge'; large gilt blue enamel title strap, patriotic red, white and blue Union Flag to seeded centre, the reverse engraved with official issue number '410'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65741

A rare original circa First World War period 'Mary-Le-Bone Rifle Club badge'; large gilt green enamel title surround, the voided centre depicting the early 20th century early pattern Coat of Arms for Marylebone London, with Virgin and Child at the top and a Latin motto below 'Fiat Secundum Verbum Tuum' (let it be done according to your word); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUN...  read more

Code: 65732

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War early period 'Beddington, Carshalton and Wallington Division Defence League badge'; celluliod tin button, gold rim, blue title surround, red centre bearing white shield displaying a 'K'; the reverse with early feature round buttonhole fitting. Good condition, minimal foxing, no cracking.
Diameter 23mm.  read more

Code: 65731

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War early period 'Shropshire Volunteer Training Corps badge', gilt brass blue enamel title strap, three leopards faces (the loggerheads) to the solid centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Robinson & Co The Square Shrewsbury' and with official issue number '792'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, g...  read more

Code: 65729

A scarce original First World War circa 1914 period 'Muswell Hill East Finchley and District VTC lapel badge' gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre inscribed 'TRAINING CORPS' on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with early feature round buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 65728