TUC 1978 President Brighton Trades Union Congress badge.
A good original '1978 Annual Trades Union Congress badge' gilded brass example the centre bearing "TUC 1978" within "David Basnett President Brighton" title surround; the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 21mm. read more
1948 Margate TUC Trades Union Congress badge.
A scarce original '1948 Annual Trades Union Congress Margate badge President Florence Hancock.' circular gilded brass example surmounted by Margate Borough Arms, the centre bearing "TUC" within title surround; the reverse with maker's details "F.Cobb & Co. Sheffield". Excellent condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height 28mm. read more
Amalgamated Society of Woodcutting Machinists trade union badge
A good original circa 19451954 period 'Amalgamated Society of Woodcutting Machinists trade union badge'; ornate silver plated example displaying a machine in the middle of a sawblade, with the legend "Onward" above, the reverse with embossed maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham" (a design used between 1945 and 1954). Very good condition, complete with original... read more
15.00 GBP
National Union of Teachers Romford president badge
A good original vintage period '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 further scroll to the bottom 'Romford; the applied central device depicting two figures supporting a shield with 'NUT' to the center, the badge is complete with red, white and blue enamel inlay. Very good con... read more
British Actors Equity Association union badge Film, Theatre, Radio
A scarce original circa 1960's actors trade union blue enamel gilded badge, depicting the two 'Comedy and Tragedy Masks' below the title "British Equity". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 18mm. read more
National Society of Coppersmiths Braziers and Metal Workers badge
A scarce original circa 1910 'National Society of Coppersmiths, Braziers & Metal Workers trade union badge'; gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a hand holding a mallet with initials to outer surround "NSCB&M"; the reverse with original early feature slider. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent exa... read more
Building Workers Industrial Union BWIU Solidarity badge 1914 -1923
A scarce original circa 1914 -1923 'Building Workers Industrial Union trade union badge'; gilded brass square example, inlaid with green enamel, the central device a gilt 'lath bundle' on blue enamel circular ground, bearing initials "BWIU" and "Solidarity" bar across the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini Bradford". Very good condition, retaining original but... read more
Associated Shipwrights Society pre-1908 trade union badge
A rare original pre-1908 'Associated Shipwrights Society trade union medal'; an impressive ornate multi-rayed oval star, the centre with applied rope edge copper plaque bearing an embossed scene of a sailing ship under constuction, the enamelled suspension title bar with seated figure of 'Britannia' between a 'Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle'; the reverse impressed in relief "G.Tutill... read more
National Union of General Workers 1916 -1924 NUGW trade union badge
A good original circa 1920's 'National Union of General Workers trade union badge'; large silver plated shield, inlaid with red enamel, blue enamel title surround the centre displaying a triangle inscribed 'Love Unity Fidelity'; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Caville Mayes Rd Wood Green London" and "REG No.16547". Very good condition, original pin fittings, enamel perfect ... read more
The Badge of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers trade union badge
A scarce original circa 1940's 'The Badge of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers lapel badge'; circular brass example inlaid with light blue and dark blue enamelling, with scroll below "Registered Plumber" the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham" and impressed with offical issue number "1129". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhol... read more
Kodak Fellowship folding bellows camera union badge c1940
A scarce original circa 1940 English made 'Kodak Fellowship badge'; well designed gilded brass hexagon shaped example inlaid with black enamel and red border, depicting in vivid yellow enamel 'bellows camera' and two right hands about to engage; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, e... read more
Workers Travel Association celluloid tin button badge c1940s
A very good example of a ' Workers' Travel Association celluloid tin button badge' depicting an old sailing ship with "WTA" initials to the sails, the rim with maker's details "Thos Fattorini Ltd Regent St B'Ham". Excellent condition, retaining original pin fitting, no foxing, minimal rust to reverse.
Diameter 25mm.
The Workers Travel association was established... read more
10.00 GBP
National Society of Metal Mechanics NSMM trade union badge 1945-1985
A good original circa 1950's 'National Society of Metal Mechanics lapel badge'; chromium plated circular example with title surround inlaid with red enamel and centre depicting an allegorical figure of 'Tubal-cain' (Forefather of Smiths) in high relief. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect. read more
National Amalgamated Union Shop Assistants Warehousemen badge
A good original pre-1947 'National Amalgamated Union of Shop Assistants, Warehousemen & Clerks badge'; large shield shaped example inlaid with blue enamelling and carrying a white stripe across the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height approx 28mm.
Width approx 24mm. read more
USDAW 40th annual conference delegates officials trade union badge
A good original 'USDAW 40th Annual Conference trade union badge issued to both delegates and officials'; chromium plated square design inlaid with maroon enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Fattorini". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 22mm. read more
18.00 GBP
Associated Blacksmiths Forge & Smithy Workers trade union badge
A scarce original chromium plated shield shaped engineering and metal workers 'Associated Blacksmiths Forge & Smithy Workers' Society trade union badge' with blue enamel title depicting clasped hand over blacksmiths anvil, the reverse with maker's details "F&S B'Ham" (Fattorini & Sons Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Amalgamated Society of Engineers ASE silver trade union badge
A scarce original 1913 -1920 period 'Amalgamated Society of Engineers lapel badge'; circular silver convex example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, the centre bearing clasped hands across the globe "ASE" below, the reverse impressed "Sterling" and with maker's details "C&Co" (Cashmore & Co Birmingham). Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, service wear to enamel ... read more
National Union of Vehicle Builders trade union badge
A good original post-war 'National Union of Vehicle Builders membership badge'; gilded brass shield inlaid with blue and white enamel, bearing 'Coachmakers Arms', the reverse impressed with maker's detals "Fattorini & Sons Ld, Bradford Works, Birmingham"(1945-1954). Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole, no damage to the enamel, reverse with heavy staining.
Height 25mm. read more
TUC For Organising Services Tolpuddle design award union badge
A very good original example of a 'Trade Union Congress Award badge' hexagonal gilded brass example depicting a sailing ship below a night sky bearing 'Crux constellation' or the 'Southern Cross' in blue and green enamel, title scroll "For Organising Services" above in white enamel "T.U.C" below, the reverse impressed with maker's details "Frank Cobb & Co Sheffield". Very good condition... read more
Foremens Mutual Benefit Society FMBS membership badge
A scarce circa 1920's 'Foremen's Mutual Benefit Society membership lapel badge', ornate gilded brass example inlaid with white enamel, 'F.M.B.S Founded 1899 Committee' underglaze hand painted title in blue, the reverse with maker's details "G.Kenning & Son London.". Very good condition, retaining original horseshoe style lapel fitting, no cracks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish with... read more