A scarce original wartime period 'Womens Land Army gilt and enamel tiepin badge', unmarked but made by 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons, Ltd.' to be worn on the official issue tie. Very good used condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, minimal service wear.
Width 38mm.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 55875

A good original Second World War period half diamond bound red felt cloth badge for six months service in the 'Womens Land Army', originally having been sewn on an armband. Good condition, no trace of any moth, bound edge frayed in parts.
Height 65mm..  read more

Code: 55173

A rare original Second World War period 'Women's Land Army full length silk tie'; dark green example bearing red stripes with yellow "W.L.A" pattern, the reverse retaining original label stating "Tootal Tie, Standard Quality, Patented Finish, Wash as Silk, Made in England". Good used condition, with some service wear and minor fading.
Length Approx 118cm.  read more

Code: 54688

A scarce original example of a Second World War period 'Women's Land Army' badge, highly enamelled gilded metal with central oak leaves and acorn, title scrolls 'Hyde Div sn' 'W.L.A' above and below, the reverse with maker's details "Slater, Hyde". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 53745

120.00 GBP

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A rare original "WLA Histon" wartime celluloid tin button badge, blue backing white circular band, with dots in the shape of a "Y". Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 52411

A scarce original Worcestershire Volunteer Agricultural Camp gilt and enamel Wartime badge, possibly worn by a member of staff. Very good condition original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 35mm.

iWorn by the much needed volunteer workers who were encouraged by the annual campaigns organised by the County War Agricultural Committees to take working holidays on ...  read more

Code: 52367

An interesting circa 1940's gilt and enamel lapel badge, the obverse depicting a crowing cockeral with the silhouettes of two rabbits below, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel and retaining original display paper backing with maker's details.
Height 18mm.
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Code: 51766

A scarce original Second World War home front badge'; gilded brass example inlaid with green enamel, displaying three sheaves of corn over 'Local Land Worker Gloucestershire 1941' gilt title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 45mm.
Height 24mm.

Part-time land workers putting in 48 hours' voluntary work were aw...  read more