Boy Scouts Assistant Scoutmaster 1909 pattern lapel badge no stars

A scarce original 1909 pattern "Scoutmaster Officer's lapel badge", circular example inlaid with red enamel, bearing an arrowhead without stars and "Be Prepared" motto scroll in yellow enamel. Very good condition, retaining original horseshoe style buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Diameter Approx 17mm.  read more

Code: 57012

Boy Scouts Group Scoutmaster 2nd pattern Silver hat badge

A very good example of an original circa 1920's "Group Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge", silver arrowhead in circle bearing "Be Prepared" motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'Silver", maker's details "Collins London" and "Rd 535292" registered, design and patent number for 1909. Very good condition, no dents or distortions, complete with original green and white bristle plume, cor...  read more

Code: 57011

Baden Powell Trained Army Scouts tunic sleeve trade badge

A very scarce original circa 1905 -1921 sheet white metal LARGE pattern fleur-de-lys sleeve badge chosen by Colonel Baden Powell when he introduced scouting in the Army whilst out in South Africa commanding the 5th Dragoon Guards circa 1897. The first official mention traced is in Army Order of 1905. This example was worn by Army Scouts 1st Class possibly Volunteers. Very good condition, retain...  read more

Code: 56968

Boy Scouts silver thanks badge 1930s integral fleur de lys pattern

A rare original 'Boy Scouts unmarked silver buttonhole badge', integral fylfot. Excellent condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting. Contained in a period cardboard box with details to the lid 'Mappin & Webb, 2, Queen Victoria St, London E.C.' Not sure of the connection if any.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 56948

Sea Scouts Tenderfoot & 2nd Class blue coth badges white back

A good original 'Boy Scouts Tenderfoot blue woven bound oval badge', red embroidered arrowhead with 'Boy Scouts' scroll, the reverse with white backing, together with a Boy Scouts Second Class blue woven bound badge' with 'Be Prepared' scroll and 'Boy Scouts'. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
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Code: 56932

Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Officer 4th Pattern lapel badge

A scarce original circa 1920's "Scoutmaster Officer's lapel badge", circular example inlaid with green enamel, bearing an applied bronze arrowhead with stars and "Be Prepared" motto scroll in yellow enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Collins London". Very good condition, retaining original horseshoe style buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Diameter Approx 18mm.  read more

Code: 56889

Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Officer 1909 Pattern lapel badge no stars

A scarce original 1909 pattern "Scoutmaster Officer's lapel badge", circular example inlaid with green enamel, bearing an arrowhead without stars and "Be Prepared" motto scroll in yellow enamel. Very good condition, retaining original horseshoe style buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Diameter Approx 17mm.  read more

Code: 56888

Boy Scouts tenderfoot khaki ribbon cloth badge circa 1930s

A scarce original circa 1930's 'Boy Scouts Tenderfoot khaki ribbon badge', red embroidered arrowhead with 'Boy Scouts' scroll, the reverse with brown backing. Good condition, a little fraying to left side, colours remain bright.
Size Approx 36 x 30mm.

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Code: 56884

Boy Scouts 3rd Eastleigh Air Scouts stripe & eagle badge

A scarce pair of 'Royal Air Force Recognised Boy Scouts badges', worn above the left pocket of the uniform; comprising a grey blue silk cloth oblong half bound, embroidered with yellow eagle over red 'Air Scouts' title. Good condition, minor fraying to corners, white backing partially detached, colour remains bright.
Approx 81 x 35mm.
Together with a red on navy '3rd Eastleigh A...  read more

Code: 56872

Boy Scouts Medal of Merit award with case

A scarce original 'Boy Scout Medal of Merit', the reverse inscribed "D.W. Morris 4.11.72". Very good mint condition, retaining original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, gilt remains bright, complete with its original presentation case, Medal of Merit cloth badge and Boy Scouts buttonhole lapel badge.
Height approx 92mm.  read more

Code: 56850

Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Officer 2nd pattern silver hat badge

A good example of an original circa 1920's "Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge", silver arrowhead in circle bearing "Be Prepared" motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'Silver", maker's details "Collins London" and registered, design and patent number "Rd 535292" for 1909. Very good condition, no dents or distortions, complete with original green bristle plume, correct amount of bobble...  read more

Code: 56837

Baden Powell Trained Army Scouts nickel tunic sleeve trade badge

A rare original circa 1905 -1921 white metal large pattern fleur-de-lys sleeve badge chosen by Colonel Baden-Powell when he introduced scouting in the Army whilst out in South Africa commanding the 5th Dragoon Guards circa 1897. The first official mention traced is in Army Order of 1905. This example was worn by Army Scouts 2nd Class possibly Volunteers. Very good condition, retaining original ...  read more

Code: 56677

Boy Scouts Gilwell Park Turks Head leather woggle c1940s

A good original circa 1940's 'Gilwell Park woggle badge' made in the form of a Turks Head knot, from thin leather lace and worn on the neckerchief of a Wood Badge holder Scout Leader training Boy Scouts. Very good used condition, knotting intact, leather with minor scuffs.
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Code: 56673

Boy Scouts Gallantry Cross Award for Heroism 2nd issue

An unusual original circa 1920's transitional period 'Boy Scouts Gilt Gallantry Cross Award'; gilt example the obverse bearing new issue wording "For Gallantry" and plain reverse, but retaining original 1st issue ring suspension, 1 1/4 inch ribbon and narrow suspension bar. Good condition, ribbon fragile, gilt finish worn
Height 88mm.

The 1st Issue 1909 -1919 Ga...  read more

Code: 56649

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