A rare original First World War period '1915 Bristol Volunteer Training Corps badge' small gilt brass circular convex example, Crowned crossed rifles '1915 BRISTOL' between the stocks with 'VTC' across the centre, these feature inlaid with black enamel; the reverse impressed with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe fitting,...  read more

Code: 65727

180.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps 'Leicester Citizens Training League lapel badge'; gilt brass circular blue enamel title surround, 'L.C.T.L.' to centre on white enamel ground, surmounted by a 'Wyvern' from the crest of 'Thomas of Lancaster'; the reverse impressed with unusual local maker's details 'Geo Tarratt Leicester'. Very good condition, complete with orig...  read more

Code: 64265

A scarce original First World War period Volunteer Training Corps 'Home Protection Brigade Sussex VTC lapel badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title circlet, the centre displaying an embossed red, white and blue enamel patriotic 'Union Flag' on seeded ground, the reverse impressed with official low issue number '1158'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the...  read more

Code: 64003

A very rare original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge'; small gilt oval white enamel title surround, the centre with crossed rifles on blue enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original round buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor dings and surface scratches.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 63579

A scarce original First World War period 'United Arts Volunteer Rifles cap badge'; large bronzed oval surmounted by a small Maltese cross, with in the centre an eagle grasping a sword in its beak, on red enamel background; the reverse impressed with maker's details in a recessed rectangle 'Partridge 59 Gt. Ormond St. W.C.' Good condition, complete with original slider fitting, enamel with surfa...  read more

Code: 63578

A rare original First World War period Volunteer Training Corps 'Manchester Athletes Volunteer Force badge'; small circular red, white and blue enamel example, crossed rifles to the centre and inscribed 'READY FOR THE CALL'; the reverse with early style round buttonhole fitting impressed with a low issue number '375'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 20mm.  read more

Code: 63459

250.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Rawtenstall Borough Defence Corps Lancaster VTC home front badge '; gilt brass fluted oval, bearing blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting a gilt embossed gentleman in civilian clothing, with rifle at the ready, on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and 'Reg 638232' a registered, design and ...  read more

Code: 62625

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 with 'Regd 644266' a registered, design and patent date of early 1915. Very good mint condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an ...  read more

Code: 57932

18.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Old Boys Corps Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilt metal convex circular example, bearing old english script 'OBC' and 'Pro Patria' motto to seeded background; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.B.Sale Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 24mm.
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Code: 62329

A scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps' badge; large gilt oval bearing blue enamel title surround 'City of London Volunteer Corps' the centre with embossed 'City of London Coat of Arms' with 'Domine Dirige Nos' (O Lord Direct us) scroll, the flag picked out in red and white enamel, the reverse with maker's details 'Collins London'. Very good condition, complete with ...  read more

Code: 61086

A scarce original Great War period 'London Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge', gilt brass example in the form of a figure eight, blue enamel Southfields horseshoe scroll, crossed rifles to the solid centre two part scroll 'Defence Force' and 1914 plaque below. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 60707

A good original First World War period 'Carnarvonshire Volunteer Training Corps VTC lapel badge' Crowned pear shape gilded brass example, blue enamel title to border, the centre depicting the old Welsh Town Arms, a golden eagle surmounting a shield bearing three lion in pale on red enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and 'REG.638232' a Registratio...  read more

Code: 60524

A scarce original First World War period 'Rochdale & District Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge'; Crowned bronzed oval example 'Rochdale & District Volunteer Special War Service' title surround, the centre bearing a shield from the 'Arms of Rochdale' with '1914' scroll above. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 43mm.
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Code: 59710

A scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilded crowned titled circlet inlaid with white enamel 'Bristol Volunteer Regiment' the centre bearing a shield depicting the 'Arms of Bristol' a ship and castle in enamels, bi-part scroll below 'Coliseum Volr Corps'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 59590

A scarce original First World War period 'Plymouth Volunteer Training Corps VTC badge' ornate gilded oval title surround inlaid with blue enamel, bearing crossed rifles, surmounted by a shield with the 'Arms of Plymouth' (St. Andrew Cross with four turrets between each arm). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 59422

A scarce original First World War 1914 -1919 period Volunteer Force 'Buckinghamshire Volunteer Defence Corps badge', die- stamped bronzed example in the form of a swan bearing coronet and chain round its neck, the scroll below inscribed "Bucks VDC 1914", the reverse retaining one of two wires, otherwise very good condition.
Height 30mm.

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Code: 57652

A scarce original First World War period colour variant 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilded brass oval example, depicting crossed rifles within white enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details "W.J.Carroll. London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, very minor service wear to enamel, gilt ...  read more

Code: 57487

A very rare original First World War period 'The Guards Sunderland 1914 badge'; large gilded brass shield inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel around a central recessed disc with embossed brass lighthouse, the top tip dipicting a sextant within a heraldic shield, surmounted by a ball on torse and horseshoe scroll below bearing the Latin motto 'Nil Desperandum Auspice Deo' (W...  read more

Code: 57332

A scarce original First World War period colour variant 'Athletes' Volunteer Force 1914 VTC lapel badge'; gilded brass oval example, depicting crossed rifles within red enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details "W.J.Carroll. London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, very minor service wear to the enamel, gilt finish remains brig...  read more

Code: 57218

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Somerset County VTC lapel badge', die- stamped bronzed circlet surmounted by a George V Crown, the central shield bearing a 'Dragon' with curved scroll below "Volunteer Regiment", the reverse impressed with "REG638232" a Registered Design and Patent date of 1914. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting.
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Code: 55639