WW1 National Reserve Orkney Islands home front badge

A rare original First World War period 'National Reserve Orkney gilded brass badge', blue enamel oval title around a representation of the 'Royal Burgh of Kirkwall Coat of Arms' a blue enamel shield depicting a 'Nordic Ship' on white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt. London". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, some minor ...  read more

Code: 53766

WW1 National Reserve Buckinghamshire home front badge

A scarce numbered First World War period 'National Reserve Bucks gilded badge', highly enamelled Crowned oval the centre bearing the Swan of Buckinghamshire on a divided red and blue enamel background, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt. London" and impressed with very low official issue number "44". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel,...  read more

Code: 53765

WW1 Somerset National Reserve home front badge

A scarce original early First World War period 'Somerset National Reserve pin badge'; large brass die-stamped oval title bearing a white metal dragon to voided centre and inscribed with patriotic "For King & Country" scroll below. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Height 60mm.  read more

Code: 53749

WW1 National Reserve County of Lanark home front badge

A scarce First World War gilt 'National Reserve County of Lanark badge', a blue enamel oval title around a Crown the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 52524

WW1 National Reserve Merioneth Welsh home front badge

A rare First World War gilt 'National Reserve Merioneth badge', a blue enamel oval title around the 'Arms of Merioneth' and very low official issue number "282". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 52523

WW1 National Reserve Class I London St Pancras Badge

A rare original First World War large gilt badge with red and white enamel, "22" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and official issue register number "37793 St Pancras". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 52406

WW1 National Reserve Class I London Home Front Badge

A rare original First World War large gilt badge with red and white enamel, "1" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and official register number "17462 London". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear to the enamel.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 52293

WW1 National Reserve Westminster pair of collar badges

A rare pair of original die-stamped brass collar badges, crowned "1911 A.D." scroll surmounting portcullis", original two loop fittings to reverse. Very good condition, matching but with a slight colour difference.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 51582

WW1 National Reserve Westminster cap badge

A rare original die-stamped brass example, crowned "1911 A.D." scroll surmounting portcullis resting on "Westminster N.R." scroll, original slider fitting to reverse. Very good condition.
Height of badge without slider 38mm.  read more

Code: 51581

WW1 National Reserve Class II Battersea London badge

A rare original First World War large gilt badge with blue and white enamel, "2" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and official register number "38755 Battersea". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, a few minor surface scratches.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 51568

WW1 National Reserve County of Fife badge

A scarce gilt badge with red and blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "JAS.Hardy & Co Ld Aberdeen". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 51114

WW1 National Reserve Class II Fulham London badge

A rare original First World War large gilt badge with blue and white enamel, "9" impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and official register number "16131 Fulham", very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 50863

WW1 National Reserve Class I Fulham London badge

A rare original First World War large gilt badge with red and white enamel, the reverse with maker's details "J.R. Gaunt London" and official register number "37777 Fulham", very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 50862