A scarce original early 20th century 'National Union of Heating & Domestic Engineers trade union badge' gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre with embossed white enamel rose bearing the entwined leters 'ST' (possibly Specific Trade?); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with early style round lapel fitting, enamel intact.
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Code: 67187

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original early 20th century 'United Machine Workers Association lapel badge'; gilt bowl shape example bearing blue enamel title, the centre depicting an angel and wreaths, with white enamel motto scroll above 'BE UNITED & INDUSTRIOUS'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI BOLTON' and 'Rd 632818' a registration design and patent year for 1914'. Good conditi...  read more

Code: 66816

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1889 to 1922 period 'United Order of General Labourers of London multi coloured celluloid tin button badge' depicting the Statue of Justice and Scales and inscribed 'LET JUSTICE BE DONE' and 'UNITY IS STRENGTH. Good condition, complete with small round tin button lapel.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 66773

A good original circa 1923 period 'South Wales Institute Of Engineers gilt and enamel pin badge' the centre depicting an embossed turreted gateway with smoking chimneys in the background and inscribed 'Edinburgh 1923' possibly for a conference but not verified. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finiish remains mint.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 66521

10.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1940's period 'Electrical Trades Union gilt and enamel buttonhole badge'; large blue enamel title surround, the centre with gilt recessed winged angel standing on a globe, with internal white flyer 'Light & Liberty'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'L.Simpson & Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no defects to...  read more

Code: 66520

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A good original '1964 Annual Trades Union Congress badge President (Geo.Lowthian) circular gilt brass example surmounted by Blackpool Borough Council Coat of Arms, the centre bearing 'TUC' within title surround; the reverse with maker's details 'F.Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 66415

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original '1949 Annual Trades Union Congress Bridlington badge President (Sir.W.Lawther) circular gilt brass example surmounted by Bridlington Town Coat of Arms, the centre bearing 'TUC' within title surround; the reverse with maker's details 'F.Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 66414

25.00 GBP

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A good original annual 'TUC Brighton 1954 President Jack Tanner Amalgamated Engineering Union badge', circular gilt brass and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Brighton', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 61758

20.00 GBP

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A good original annual 'TUC Southport 1955 President C.Geddes C.B.E Union of Post Office Workers badge'; circular gilt and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Southport', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 61809

20.00 GBP

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A good original annual 'TUC Portsmouth 1969 President J.E.Newton National Union of Tailors & Garment Workers badge'; circular gilt and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Portsmouth', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co Ltd. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 61834

20.00 GBP

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A good original annual 'TUC Bournemouth 1958 President Tom Yates C.B.E National Union of Seamen badge'; circular gilt and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Bournemouth', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 61835

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'NUS P&O STRIKE 1988 DOVER Support Group celluloid tin button badge'; large off-white coloured example, the centre depicting a black printed lighthouse symbol with 'NUS' and inscription. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, light surface scratches.
Diameter approx 55mm.  read more

Code: 66397

40.00 GBP

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A good original vintage 'National Union of Teachers badge'; oval bearing Latin motto 'Fac et Spera' (Do and hope), mounted by a 'Lamp of Knowledge' with 'President' scroll above and fscroll to the bottom 'Rothwell and Stanley' the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NTU' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks o...  read more

Code: 65636

25.00 GBP

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A good original late 20th century period 'National Union of Seamen P & O Ferries 1988 Strike Supporter gilt and blue enamel pin badge' displaying a lighthouse with 'NUS' across the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 65241

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1889 to 1922 mid period 'Dockers Union' badge for the 'Dock, Wharf, Riverside & General Workers' Union'; circular gilt brass example with title circlet inlaid with dark blue enamel, the centre bearing a white enamelled six pointed star, handshake across globe and motto 'Each for All, All for Each' to the points; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'THOMAS FA...  read more

Code: 64333

45.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1930's period 'National Unemployed Workers Movement badge', in the form of a very small red celluloid tin button stick pin, bearing black lettering 'N.U.W.M'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor foxing and rust.
Diameter 16mm.
Founded as the 'NUWCM' National Unemployed Workers Committee Movement in 1921 until 1929. Its aim was to draw at...  read more

Code: 64151

A scarce circa first quarter of the 20th century 'Workers Union lapel badge'; silver plated shield half dark blue. half pale blue enamel, depicting clasped hands with the letters 'W U' below. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 22mm.
Width approx 19mm.  read more

Code: 64150

A scarce original 1972 'National Union of Water Works Employees 1906 - 1972 silver gilt and enamel badge'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1972 maker's details 'W.O.L' (W O Lewis (Badges) Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel and contained in its original perpex case.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 64049

A scarce early turn of the 20th century' Amalgamated General Warehouse Workers Union AGWWU pin badge'; small nickel plated swirly edged oval, the centre displaying the letters 'AGWWU' on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with unusual early maker's details 'J.Park & Son Cable St Liverpool'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Height 12mm.
Width approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 64014

A rare original circa 1920's period 'Amalgamated Society of Indian Rubber, Cable and Asbestos Workers trade union pin badge'; ornate gilt brass example, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' an address format used between 1908 and 1928. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 63996