A very scarce original First World War period 'Thumbs Up' convalescing hospital fundraisers badge, in the form of a gilt flag on a pole bearing a red cross, depicting the head and shoulders of a recuperating Soldier and Sailor both wearing 'Hospital Blues uniforms' one with his thumb up the other offering his hand; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very...  read more

Code: 63939

A scarce original First World War period 'Birmingham Support For Belgiam Refugees flay day sellers badge; small silver plated example bearing single pin fitting with British patriotic red, white and blue ribbon attached, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Dingley B'Ham'.
Very good condition.
Diameter 19mm.  read more

Code: 63114

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Birmingham Support For Belgiam Refugees flay day sellers badge; small bronze pressed metal example bearing single pin fitting with black, yellow and red striped Belgium colour ribbon attached. Very good condition.
Diameter 19mm.  read more

Code: 63115

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A scarce original post 1921 early period example of a 'Earl Haig Fund appeal badge' in the form of a material poppy, the central button with initial 'HF', with official double sided label attached inscribed:
'EARL HAIG'S APPEAL For Ex-Service Men of all Ranks and their Dependents'
'BRITISH LEGION REMEMBRANCE DAY (Reg. No. 689.752).
Good condition, colour remains bright, but...  read more

Code: 64414

A scarce original First World War period fundraising double sided paper flag day badge', depicting a recuperating Soldier wearing 'Hospital Blues' with the initials 'KWHSD'; the reverse inscribed:
'We make and despatch 45,000 Hospital requisites per Week helping 950 Hospitals Money, Workers, Help wanted.'
13, Kensington Square.'

Good condition, minor fading.
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Code: 64413

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A good original First World War period variant example of the 'British Red Cross Society's Our Day appeal coloured paper fundraising badge, depicting a Crusader, a large Red Cross and a Peace Dove. Very good condition, complete with pin, colour remains bright.
Diameter 37mm.  read more

Code: 64412

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A scarce original First World War period fundraising double sided paper flag day badge', depicting a book bearing the letters 'RTS Fund' inscribed:
'TO CHEER THEM UP AND HELP THEM ON'.
'GOOD READING FOR OUR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS'.
'THIS FUND SUPPLIES FREE, BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND BOOKLETS TO OUR SAILORS AND SOLDIERS IN TRENCH, CAMP AND HOSPITAL, CREWS OF MINE SWEEPERS, HOSPITA...  read more

Code: 64411

A scarce original First World War period fundraising double sided paper flag day badge', depicting a Royal Navy Minesweeper in the midst of explosions and bearing the caption 'WE CARRY ON'; the reverse listing all the charities it is supporting:
THE MISSION TO SEAMEN.
THE SHIPWRECKED MARINERS' SOCIETY.
THE ROYAL ALFRED HOMES BELVEDERE.
THE SAILORS HOME & RED ENSIGN C...  read more

Code: 64410

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A very scarce original First World War period fundraising paper flag day badge', in the form of a pair of bright red slippers, inscribed to reverse with details 'Hampstead War Hospital Supply Depot'. Very good clean condition, colour remains bright, complete with pin.
Width 35mm.  read more

Code: 64409

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A scarce original First World War period British made 'French War Emergency Fund stick pin badge' worn by volunteers collecting for the cause, in the form of a thin gilt disc bearing title surround, an embossed 'Gallic Rooster' the National symbol of France to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.Fattorini BOLTON'. Very good condition, complete with original single stick pi...  read more

Code: 64252

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A scarce original First World War period 'British Ambulance Committee fundraising paper flag day double sided badge', depicting a Ambulance superimposed over a French coloured flag.
Condition, colour remains bright, complete with pin, crease to one corner.
Height approx 22 x 36mm.  read more

Code: 64203

A good original First World War period 'A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED' fundraising paper flag day badge', depicting a Salvation Army Ambulance; the reverse inscribed 'THE SALVATION ARMY SOLDIERS REST' and display some wooden huts.
Condition, colour remains bright, complete with pin, one corner with dog ear.
Height approx 25 x 30mm.  read more

Code: 64202

A scarce original First World War period 'Crutch Day fundraising paper flag day badge', the reverse inscribed 'FUND FOR OUTINGS FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS' 'THANK YOU Secretary Pastor John Stanley 71 St George's Sq. Westminster'. Good condition, complete with pin, minor service wear.
Height approx 45 x 29mm.  read more

Code: 64198

A good original First World War period 'CWL Hostels for War Workers charity flag day pressed metal badge. Good condition, narrow ribbon fitting now absent.
Height approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 64197

A good original First World War period 'CWL Hostels for War Workers charity flag day card badge. Good condition, complete with pin.
Height approx 48mm.  read more

Code: 64196

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period large coloured celluloid tin button fundraising badge, depicting an ANZAC drummer standing proudly in front of the Australian Flag and inscribed 'ALBURY TO SYDNEY'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing, colours remain bright.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 64155

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A scarce original Great War period Australian Made large celluloid tin button badge, depicting a British Bulldog' standing firm upon a 'Union Jack Flag' and inscribed 'On Active Service'. Good condition, complete the original pin fitting, this a little loose but working in general (not recommended for wearing) no foxing, colour remains bright, surface scratches.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 63966

A very scarce original First World War period 'West Hartlepools Belgian Flag Day badge' worn by a volunteer collector raising funds for the cause, in the form of a circular red enamel title surround, highly enamelled 'Belgian Flag' in high relief to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor flaws and surface scratches.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 63575

A rare original First World War period 'Warrington Women's Win The War League celluloid tin button badge'; large pattern example bearing a patriotic 'Union Flag' within a blue title surround. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minor rust marks to reverse.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 63269

A scarce original Great War period large celluloid tin button badge, sold in aid of 'Australia Day 1917' in the form of a coloured image of a Sheep beside a wheat sheaf; the rim with maker's details 'A.W. Patrick, Maker, 4 Acrae St, N, Fitzroy Melbourne'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 63112

25.00 GBP

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