WW1 Jack Cornwell VC Boy Scout fundraising flag day badge
A scarce original First World War single sided paper flag day badge in the form of a 'Victoria Cross' depicting an image of 'Boy Cornwell' to the centre with the title below "Jack Cornwell V.C." Good clean condition, complete with original pin (rusty), colour remain bright, minor crease to bottom arm of the cross.
Width 31mm.
The 'Jack Cornwell Memorial Fund' was establ... read more
WW1 Church Army Hut Day fundraising flag day badge
A good original First World War double sided paper flag day badge, depicting on one side a Church Army Hut and on the other side Over 800 Huts, Tents & Centres to Maintain. "100 More Urgently Needed. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin (rusty), colours remain bright.
Width 33mm.
Height 20mm. read more
8.00 GBP
WW1 Cheltenham Red Cross Day war fundraising badge
A rare original First World War period 'Cheltenham Red Cross Day fundraising badge'; a comparatively fragile gilded pressed metal example in the form of a rifle, bearing the 'Arms of Cheltenham' with title scroll below and patriotic red, white and blue ribbon streamer. Very good condition, retaining original single pin fitting, gilt finish remains bright, no bends or distortions to the rifle.
40.00 GBP
1916 Lord Kitchener deeds not words memorial tin button badge
A scarce First World War period celluloid tin button badge, sold in aid of the war fund, in the form of a black and white photograph of "Lord Kitchener" with black border, with title legend "Deeds Not Words 1916". Good condition, retaining original pin fitting, minor surface scratches, some nicks and rust to reverse.
Diameter 34mm.
Lord Kitchener died in 1916 near the O... read more
WW1 West Hartlepools Help To Allied Hospitals fundraisers badge
A scarce original First World War period badge worn by a volunteer collector raising funds for the cause; gilded brass circular example bearing a 'Red Cross' and title surround 'West Hartlepool's Help To Allied Hospitals'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 25mm. read more
WW1 National Egg Collection for the wounded soldiers & sailors badge
A rare original First World War period fundraising card badge, worn by a volunteer collector working on behalf of the 'British Red Cross War Fund'; the reverse with maker's details "Knight Bros. & Cooper, Ltd., Derby". Good condition, retaining original safety pin fitting, now corroded and pin DETACHED but present, at coiled end, edge rubbed.
Diameter 37mm.
The National... read more
WW1 National Egg Collection for the wounded soldiers & sailors badge
A scarce First World War period well designed fund raising paper badge in the form of a large chickens egg tied in a patriotic red, white and blue bow and portraying a large 'Red Cross', 'Patron H.M. Queen Alexandra' title above and 'National Egg Collection 154, Fleet St, London' below. Very good condition, retaining original single pin fitting, colours remain bright, minor creases to bow.
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