A scarce original circa 1956 period 'General Post Office senior postmans badge' worn on the collar of the khaki dust coat in the form of a die-stamped blackened brass EIIR crown resting in laurel sprays; the reverse retaining two loop fittings. Good condition, minor service wear to japanned finish.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 63530

A very good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Engineering Union lapel badge'; small circular gilt brass example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, bearing shield with clasped hands to the centre and 'P.O.E.U. 1887' below, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.read more

Code: 63054

A scarce original circa 1980's period 'Royal Mail postmans cap badge' wide gilt convex example with raised red enamel letters and complete with its 'Manhattan-Windsor' maker's card backing. Very good unissued condition.
Width 66mm.  read more

Code: 62998

A good original circa 1958 to 1969 period 'General Post Office postmans security breast badge'; large brass example, wide black enamel band top and bottom, inscribed 'GPO' postmans identification number '78' and area code 'TO' (Truro); the reverse impressed 'A Reward of 1/- Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, no damage to ...  read more

Code: 62359

A rare original early post 1953 period 'Her Majesty’s Telegraph Ship Chief Petty Officer cable ship cap badge'; fine quality gold bullion embroidered example surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the silver plated raised rope edged central device depicting a fretted 'Father Time' on black velvet pad. Very good used condition.
Height 69mm.

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Code: 62044

150.00 GBP

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A rare original circa pre1920 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped gilt brass crowned laurel oval incorporating the initials 'GPO', the voided central band with an applied white metal postmans identification number '6' and area code 'T'. Good condition, complete with two prong fittings to reverse, service wear.
Height 53mm.  read more

Code: 62043

A scarce original circa 1920 -1937 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large oval crowned die-stamped brass example inscribed in embossed enamel 'GPO', blue enamel central band bearing identification number '56'. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse together with securing pin, some enamel loss and flaws, minor verdigri stains.
Height 54mm.  read more

Code: 61539

A scarce original vintage period postmans security badge, in the form of a large gilt metal rectangle, thin red enamel line underlining 'Royal Mail' and postmans identification number 'Kev NN 3447' in black enamel to centre; the reverse stating that 'A Reward Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On Handing It In At The Nearest Post Office'. Very good condition, the reverse with long turn e...  read more

Code: 61530

A scarce original circa 1960's period brass oval with floral trim, the centre displaying 'Royal Mail' title on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamal.
Width 37mm.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 61245

A very good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Engineering Union lapel badge'; small circular gilt example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, bearing shield with clasped hands to the centre and 'P.O.E.U. 1887' below, and additional scroll below 'HON MEMBER'; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole...  read more

Code: 61176

18.00 GBP

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A good original post 1979 'General Post Office GPO postmans security badge'; large yellow chromium plated example, wide red enamel band top and bottom, inscribed 'Royal Mail' postmans identification number '157' to centre and area code 'SOU' below; the reverse impressed with maker's post 1979 details 'MW' (Manhattan Windsor) and stating that 'A Reward Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge ...  read more

Code: 60956

A scarce original circa 1956 'General Post Office cleaner's badge; squared oval gilded brass example, bearing red enamel border and dark blue centre inscribed 'GPO'. Very good condition, enamel perfect, complete with original two loop fittings and retaining split pin.
Height 26mm.
Width 38mm.  read more

Code: 60926

A scarce original post 1979 'General Post Office postmans security badge'; large yellow chromium plated example, wide red enamel band top inscribed 'Royal Mail' postmans low identification number '18' centre and blue enamel band area code 'BRM' below; the reverse impressed with maker's post 1979 details 'Manhattan Windsor' and stating that 'A Reward Will Be Given To The Finder Of This Badge On ...  read more

Code: 60809

A scarce original circa 1980 to 1991 'British Telecom First Aid Centre St. John Ambulance Association pin badge'; chromium plated example the centre depicting white enamel St. John Ambulance Maltese Cross logo on black enamel ground, within red title surround with initials 'B.T.F.A.C.' scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's logo and 'Made in England'. Very good mint condition, complet...  read more

Code: 60652

A scarce original post 1991 'B T First Aid Centre 5 years valued service award badge' chromium plated example in the form of a small white enamel Maltese Cross, this mounted with shield inlaid with red enamel and St.John symbol. Very good mint condition, complete with original card backing with inscription.
Height 19mm.


The British Telecom brand was introduced in 1...  read more

Code: 60651

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'British Telecom First Aid Centre 5 years valued service award badge' yellow chromium plated example in the form of a small white enamel Maltese Cross, this mounted with green shield bearing white cross and 'British Telecom logo' used from 1980 to 1991. Very good mint condition, complete with original card backing with inscription.
Height 19mm.

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Code: 60650

15.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1976 'General Post Office Telecommunications promotional Buzby celluloid tin button promotional badge' very large example featuring the early yellow coloured (later orange) cartoon bird on the telephone inscribed with the catchphrase 'Make someone happy'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright.
Diameter 55mm.  read more

Code: 60546

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original early post 1953 vintage period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large oval die-stamped japanned brass example with embossed 'GPO' surmounted by Elizabeth II crown with chromium overlay; central voided band bearing an applied chrome postmans identification number '941'. Very good condition, complete with two original round end blades, minimal wear.
Height 69mm.  read more

Code: 59950

A good original circa 1965 period 'Post Office Tower London celluloid tin button badge' depicting a red BT Tower with its peak surrounded by clouds. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colours remain bright.
Diameter 24mm.

The Post Office Tower was officially opened by the Prime Minister Harold Wilson on 8 October 1965. It was commissioned by the Genera...  read more

Code: 58616

8.00 GBP

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