A rare original early pre-war period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Guild of Learners of Handicrafts proficiency badge'; silver plated suspension bar bearing 'G of L' blue enamel cypher from which depends a grey silk ribbon bearing blue and green enamel proficiency bars 'Patchwork A.' (1st Class) 'Patchwork B.' (2nd Class); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lew...  read more

Code: 60332

A scarce original circa 1950's period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Handicrafts Guild bar badge'; silver plated example inlaid with turquoise enamelling. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 52mm.

‘The Guild of Learners of Handicrafts’ was founded in 1920's, its name was changed to 'The Handicrafts Guild'
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Code: 60216

A scarce original circa 1950's period 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Handicraft Guild proficiency badge'; silver plated suspension bar bearing 'HG' green enamel cypher from which depends a grey silk ribbon bearing proficiency bars 'Dressmaking A.' (1st Class) 'Book Casing B.' (2nd Class), 'Book Casing A.' (1st Class). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, ...  read more

Code: 60210

A scarce original circa 1940's 'Northern Ireland W.I. badge', gilded brass example inlaid with blue and white enamel depicting a five bar gate, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 19mm.
Width 31mm.

The first WI was established...  read more

Code: 60187

25.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1970's period Women's Institute Oxfordshire WI badge', large oval yellow chromium plated example bearing blue enamel title surround, the centre displaying a representation of the County of Oxfordshire native flower a 'Snake's-head fritillary' on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
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Code: 60180

A scarce original early pattern 'Monmouthshire Women's Institutes Welsh badge', large gilded brass medallion the centre bearing an enbossed 'Viking Ship', within a blue enamel title surround the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 3...  read more

Code: 60092

A scarce original pre 1940 period 'Federation of the Women's Institutes Hertfordshire badge', large oval gilded blue enamel example bearing a Hart, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Pinches London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 35mm.

'John Pinches London' manufacturer of badges and insignia, became a Limited Co...  read more

Code: 59596

A good original circa 1930's 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass oval, the fretted centre bearing the 'WI' monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto 'For Home and Country' inlaid in green enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' (a marking used between 1933 and 1939). Very...  read more

Code: 59997

A good original circa 1940's 'National Federation of Women's Institutes badge'; gilded brass oval example, the fretted centre bearing the 'WI' monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto 'For Home and Country' inlaid in green; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel...  read more

Code: 59930

A scarce original circa 1947 'Companion of the Women's Institute The Polytechnic badge'; silver title circlet inlaid with green enamel, the Polytechnic’s St George & Dragon logo within 'Maltese Cross' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1947 and maker's details 'JT&Co' (John Taylor & Co London) with later inscription 'M.G.Taylor Joined. 1932 Elected. 194...  read more

Code: 59921

75.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1940's 'National Federation of Women's Institutes badge'; gilded brass oval example, the fretted centre bearing the 'WI' monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto 'For Home and Country' inlaid in green. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Width 27mm.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 59920

A scarce original circa 1920's 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass oval, the fretted centre bearing the 'WI' monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto 'For Home and Country' inlaid in green enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' (a marking used between 1908 and 1928). Very good condition, co...  read more

Code: 59919

A rare original 1935 onwards 'Warwickshire Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Handicraft Exhibition badge'; maroon silk woven ribbon, the top half depicting a woven silhouette of a classical lady with needle and thread, with additional tapes inscribed 'Rugs, Domestic Section x 2, Patchwork x 2, Raffia Work Upholstery, Rugs' with dates '1935 1938 x 2'. Good condition, fragile split to lowe...  read more

Code: 59851

A rare original circa 1930's period 'Warwickshire Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Handicraft Exhibition badge'; blue silk woven ribbon, the top half depicting a woven silhouette of a classical lady with needle and thread, with additional sewn on tape inscribed 'Upholstery'. Very good condition, complete with sewn on safety pin style fitting to reverse, colour remains bright.
Heig...  read more

Code: 59850

A rare original circa 1930's period 'Warwickshire Federation of the Women's Institutes WI Handicraft Exhibition badge'; green silk woven ribbon, the top half depicting a woven silhouette of a classical lady with needle and thread, with additional sewn on tape inscribed 'Leather work'. Very good condition, complete with sewn on safety pin style fitting to reverse, colour remains bright.
H...  read more

Code: 59849

A rare original circa 1920's 'Northamptonshire Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass shield inlaid with blue enamelling, the centre depicting the old 'Arms of Northampton' Castle on red enamel ground, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' (a pattern used between 1908 and 1928). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, e...  read more

Code: 59788

A good original circa 1950's 'National Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass circular example with green enamel title surround, stag and tree to centre on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor wear to gilt finish.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 59750

A good original circa 1950's period 'Dorset County Federation of the Women's Institutes WI badge', small pattern good quality gilded brass triangle inlaid with white viitreous enamel the voided centre depicting the 'WI' logo in red and green. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 59696

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Federation of the Women's Institutes Wiltshire WI badge', large circular gilded brass example the centre depicting an embossed representation of 'Stonehenge', within a blue enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect....  read more

Code: 59603

A scarce original pre war circa 1930's period 'Federation of the Women's Institutes Norfolk badge', gilded brass semi circular highly enamelled example, resting on a blue enamel 'Norfolk' bar, the central shield bearing the old 'Norwich City Coat of Arms' (a Castle over a Lion passant), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' a backmark used b...  read more

Code: 59516

20.00 GBP

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