A scarce original First World War period 'St John Ambulance Kent War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number '7727'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 61499

A very scarce original First World War period 'County of Essex St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number '4371'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 61472

A scarce original wartime issue 'British Red Cross Society 'VAD Immobile' brassard', navy blue ribbed cotton example with sewn on felt cloth badge, each end pleated so as to fit snugly around the arm via a chromium plated three tooth buckle, inside with white tape label inscribed in ink 'HERTS 30470 B.R.C.S. S. Very good clean condition, colour remains bright.
Length approx 360mm.  read more

Code: 60136

A scarce original 'St.John Ambulance War Service silver badge'; circular example bearing title surround 'Served 1917 - 1919' the fretted centre displaying a plain 'Maltese Cross', the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 60867

A scarce original First World War period 'West Lancashire St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official low issue number '961'. Very good condition,complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 60847

A scarce original Great War period 'St John Voluntary Aid Detachment hat badge' large circular die-cast nickel silver hat badge, worn during the First World War by a members of St John Ambulance Voluntary Aid Detachment. Very good condition, complete with original two blade fittings.
Diameter 40mm.  read more

Code: 60701

A very rare unique original Great War period medal issue to a Doctor working for the 'British Red Cross Society' Technical Branch' bearing 'Medical Officer' bar, the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1915, maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and inscribed 'No 244 Dr. James Hunter'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, 9 carat gold title bar ...  read more

Code: 59610

A scarce interesting wartime octagonal composition ID tag issued to a Medical Officer "TWINN D.F. B.R.C.S CAMBS 32" an indelible 'C' has been pencil in after the initials. Very good condition.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 58256

A scarce original Great War period issue 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal' with additional 1915 and 1916 bars, awarded to "4796 George Wellard", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and "Rd. No.629288" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1913. Very good condition complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress mark...  read more

Code: 58238

A good original full size Service Medal of the Order of St John 24501 A / SIS. M.Davis. No 2 Dist. S.J.A.B.1942 silver issue depicting the veiled bust of Queen Victoria and abbreviated Latin titles to the surround; the reverse bearing the 'Royal Arms within a Garter' surrounded by four circles containing the 'Imperial Crown', the 'Prince of Wales's Feathers' and the armorial bearings o...  read more

Code: 57730

A scarce original large gilded brass and enamel badge worn during the First World War by the joint War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John possibly on a hat, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London", impressed with the letter "L" and official low issue number "51". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, very minor wear to enamel.<...  read more

Code: 57480

A scarce First World War period 'West Yorkshire St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number "8095". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish with service wear.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 57235

A scarce original First World War period 'Oxford St John Ambulance War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse inscribed with official issue number "103". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt remains fresh.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 57122

A very scarce original MINIATURE size mess dress gilt medal, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and surrounding title 'British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914-1918', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and Latin motto 'Inter Arma Caritas' (In War, Charity). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings...  read more

Code: 57009

A good original Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in First Aid medal' with additional 1944 bar, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and inscribed "015168 F.W.Brimelow". Very good condition complete with original ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height Approx 97mm.  read more

Code: 56716

A scarce privately named medal issued in 1920, full sized example the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and title surround "British Red Cross Society For War Service: 1914-1918", the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London" and Latin motto "Inter Arma Caritas" (In War, Charity) Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings.
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Code: 56120

A rare original post 1909 'British Red Cross Society motor ambulance driver VAD badge'; brass winged wheel bearing red cross to the centre and 'B.R.C' blue enamel title above. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting old replacement hook, enamel perfect.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 55711

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A good Second World War period 'St.John Ambulance Association miniature silver service badge', the reverse of the medal bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 and further 1939 to the bar, maker's details "WD&S" (W M Dowler & Sons) and inscribed "453959 Ronald F Leversedge". Very good condition.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 55556

A rare original very large felt embroidered cloth badge, worn during the First World War by a member of the joint War Organisation of the 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John'; the reverse with official ink issue number "2320" and name 'Dormer". Very good condition, colours remain bright, no traces of any moth.
Height 118mm.
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Code: 54937

A scarce original Second World War period 'Red Cross & St John Penny-A-Week Red Cross Fund celluloid printed badge', the reverse impressed "Reliance Twickenham". Very good condition, retaining original safety pin fitting, colours remain bright.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 54886