WW1 St.John Ambulance Served 1914 -1919 silver war service badge

A scarce original 'St.John Ambulance War Service silver badge'; circular example bearing title surround "Served 1914 - 1919" the fretted centre displaying a plain 'Maltese Cross', the reverse impressed "Silver" and inscribed to the recipient "Winifred Johnson". Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 54853

WW1 St.John Ambulance 1914 -1919 silver VAD war service badge

A very scarce original 'St.John Ambulance V.A.D War Service 1914-1919 silver and enamel lapel badge' issued in 1920; circular example bearing title surround, the centre displaying a plain 'Maltese Cross', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1920 and maker's details "WD&S" (W.M.Dowler & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel p...  read more

Code: 54852

WW1 Durham BRCS & Order of St John overseas war service badge

A scarce First World War period 'Durham 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 "4740". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 53963

WW2 British Red Cross Anti Gas Training Instructor ARP school medal

A very rare wartime 'British Red Cross Society Technical Badge' with 'Anti-Gas Training Instructor A.R.P.S' (Air Raid Precaution School) bar, the reverse inscribed "143 W.F.R.Wheal". Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon, title bar and gilt buckle suspension with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Overall Length 87mm.  read more

Code: 53693

WW2 BRCS & Order of St John war organization work parties badge

A scarce Second World War period nickel badge with utility restriction red painted finish, for the joint War Organisation "Work Parties B.R.C.S. St John.W.O.", the reverse engraved with official issue number "122". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 53424

WW2 Scotlands Red Cross Week fundraising badge

A scarce Second World War period small shield gilt badge, bearing the 'Scottish lion' emblem and title scrolls "Scotlands Red Cross Week". Very good condition, retaining original single pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height of badge 15mm.
Overall length 61mm.  read more

Code: 53090

WW2 British Red Cross & Order of St John Penny A Week Fund Badge

A scarce small silver plate and enamel 'Penny A Week' fund raising badge for the joint war organisation during the Second World War. Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 53082

WW1 British Red Cross & Order of St. John Lucky Black Cat badge

A rare First World War 'Lucky Black Cat Mascot' on its original card and a with charming verse:
Wear this pussy, and you'll find
Fortune will be very kind,
For as sure as she is black,
You good luck shall never lack.

"Sold on Behalf of The Red Cross Society and Order of St. John" at the cost of "Sixpence" the proceeds raised for the much needed...  read more

Code: 52932

WW1 St John Hospital Oatlands 1919 war hospital tribute badge

A rare original St John Hospital Oatlands 1914-1919 gilt and enamel badge. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 30mm.

St John Hospital Oatlands was a Auxiliary Military Hospital opened in 1914 by Lady Meux, wife of Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, Naval Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth. It was situated in a large private residence named O...  read more

Code: 52757

WW2 British Red Cross Society BRCS ARP RESERVE armband

A very good example of a scarce original Second World War period 'British Red Cross Society Air Raid Precauctions armband', red embroidered letters on a strong green cotton herringbone material, secured by a brass buckle.
Length 40.6 cm.
Width 7.5 cm.
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Code: 52542

British Red Cross & Order of St John C.H.S.S. armband

A rare original wartime red cotton armband, bearing the printed badge of the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John, Central Hospital Supply Service Depot' with an additional sewn on service bar, the ends are with raw edges and it has evidence of a safety pin been used to secure and attach to the arm. Very good used condition.
Length 42.4 cm.
Width 8.9 cm.
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Code: 52535

Red Cross 1944 War Fund window display badge

A scarce Second World War paper "1944 War Fund" window display badge, printed to the lower point "Moisten gummed edges and apply to window" "S.A. No 1 Union Label New York Registered" logo. Good condition, minor creases, gum in tack.
Size 102 x 101mm.  read more

Code: 51763

WW1 British Red Cross Society Netley Hospital nurses badge

A good scarce example, reverse with maker's details "J.R Gaunt London". Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 50598

WW2 The Wheelers Fraternity Cycle Club Red Cross fund badge

A scarce original Second World War period 'Wheelers Fraternity Red Cross Fund raising celluloid tin badge. Very good condition, original pin fitting, colours remain bright, no foxing.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 50115