1915 Recruiting Staff 47th Area badge Public Hall Preston North Lancs

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff official gilt lapel badge'; red enamel title surround the centre bearing 47th AREA on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 66879

WW1 Recruiting Staff Edinburgh Badge

A very scarce original First World War period Scottish 'Recruiting Staff Edinburgh pin badge'; ornate gilt convex disc inlaid with green enamel, depicting a shield bearing red rampant lion with motto scroll 'Pro Patria' (for one's country) on either side, the reverse impressed with very low official issue number '12'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the en...  read more

Code: 66043

Kitchener’s Army University & Public Schools Battalions 1914 Silver Union Flag badge

A scarce original First World War 1914 Kitcheners Army, 'University and Public Schools Battalions pin badge' in the form of a crossed 'Union Flag' and diagonally marked red over blue 'Regimental Colour' resting on flaming grenade with blue enamel scroll inscribed 'U.P.S'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914 and maker's details 'JF' (James Fenton & Co. Birmingham). V...  read more

Code: 65960

1914 Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee Enlisted Badge

A very scarce surviving First World War 1914 period '
Kitchener's New Army Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee Enlisted thick layered card substantial made badge' possibly worn as a cap, badge depicting a patriotic Union (Jack) Flag. Good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fitting.
Diameter 38mm. In 1914 Colston Hall Bristol was turned into a recruiting centre.  read more

Code: 65726

1914 Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee Enlisted Badge

A very scarce surviving First World War 1914 period '
Kitchener's New Army Bristol Citizens Recruiting Committee Enlisted card badge' depicting a patriotic Union (Jack) Flag; the reverse with maker's details 'W.H. MOGRIDGE & CO. BRISTOL'. Fair condition, complete with original pin fitting, fading and scuffs.
Diameter 38mm. In 1914 Colston Hall Bristol was turned into a recruiting ...  read more

Code: 65725

1914 New Bristol Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment Recruiting Badge

A rare surviving First World War 1914 period 'New Bristol 12th Battalion (Bristol’s Own) Gloucestershire Regiment celluloid tin button recruiting badge' depicting a patriotic Union (Jack) Flag; Fair condition, original pin fitting now rusty and delicate, foxing and cracks.
Diameter 32mm. Many of the men who volunteered in the first months of the war formed the 12th Battalion of the Glouc...  read more

Code: 65724

WW1 Lord Kitchener 'I WANT YOU' advertisement recruitment tin button badge

A very scarce original First World War early circa 1914 period 'Lord Kitchener recruitment advertising celluloid tin button badge' in the form of black and white photographic image of 'Lord Kitchener' wearing the cap of a British field marshal, he stares and points at the viewer calling them to enlist in the British Army and inscribed 'I WANT YOU' this set on a red, white and blue coloured patr...  read more

Code: 65510

WW1 22nd Area Recruiting Staff badge Cheshire

A scarce original First World War period 'Army Recruiting Staff badge'; large impressive gilt example bearing George V crown over crossed Union Flags with patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround '22nd Area Recruiting 1915'. Good condition, complete with original lapel fitting bearing 'Reg 638252' (1914), gilt finish remains bright, minor enamel loss to crown, not affecting its splen...  read more

Code: 64660

1915 Recruiting Staff Glamorgan Area badge headquarters Cardiff Wales

A rare original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt blue enamel title surround, the centre bearing GLAMORGAN 45th on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'Low Chester'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor flaws and surface scratches to the enamel,
Diameter approx 31mm.
The Welsh '41st Gla...  read more

Code: 64659

WW1 War Office 37th Recruiting Area badge Hampshire

A scarce original First World War period 37thth Recruiting Area lapel badge'; die stamped brass title strap, the top displaced by a George V crown, with Recruiting Area scroll below, the domed centre displaying an embossed '37' (HAMPSHIRE) on seeded ground. Very good condition, complete with original early style circular lapel fitting.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 64658

WW1 16th Recruiting Area badge Bedford Hertford Huntingdon

A scarce original First World War period 16th Recruiting Area pin badge'; gilt brass green enamel title circlet, the top displaced by a George V crown, the
recessed centre with bold 'R' with scroll below bearing an abbreviated white title scroll 'M.A.R.O.' possibly for ( ? Army Recruiting Office); the reverse impressed with London maker's details 'JAW&Co' (J A Wylie & Co). Good conditio...  read more

Code: 64657

WW1 Army Recruiting Staff official lapel badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Army Recruiting Staff badge'; large impressive gilt brass example bearing George V Royal Arms to centre, within patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround. Very good condition, complete with original lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 64616

1915 Recruiting Staff 45th Area badge Derbyshire / Nottingham

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, the centre bearing 45th AREA (Derbyshire or Nottingham) on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lowe Chester'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 64615

WW1 Recruiting Staff Union Jack Flag badge

A scarce original First World War period 'Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; ornate gilt brass laurel leaves surround with red, white and blue patriotiic Union Flag disc applied to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 64602

1915 Recruiting Staff 4th Area badge Lancaster

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, the centre bearing 4th Area (Lancaster) on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lowe Chester'. Fair condition, original buttonhole lapel replaced with old pin fitting, stress marks and enamel loss, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 64601

WW1 Voluntary Recruiting Staff tin button badge

A rare original First World War period quickly produced 'Voluntary Recruiting Staff badge'; small celluloid tin button example bearing George V crown to centre, within patriotic red, white and blue title surround; the rim printed with unusual maker's details 'Ivorine Manf & Co 34 Gt.Titchfield St. W' (situated in London). Good condition, complete with original early pattern round lapel fitting,...  read more

Code: 64600