A rare original First World War period 'On War Service badge' for a Farrrier assigned to supply a quota of horseshoes for the British Army whilst carrying out his normal blacksmith horse shoeing skills; large Crowned embossed bronze horseshoe inscribed 'ON WAR SERVICE' to recessed centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with ...  read more

Code: 66897

200.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions silver plated badge' in the form of a small winged bullet with blue enamel title scroll below. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, hook a later replacement, enamel with minor wear.
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Code: 66887

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work war workers gilt patriotic red, white and blue enamel badge'; Crowned title circlet, the centre depicting an embossed 'Union Spray' representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, with applied white central title bar 'BEAVER E'ng Co'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole...  read more

Code: 66807

80.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'J.W. Mackintosh & Co Engaged In The Manufacture of Munitions of War badge; the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, an excellent example.
Height 31mm.
J.W.Mackintosh & Co. 38 Crimscott Street, Bermonsey London, S.E.
Speciaist in manufacturing MACKINTOSH...  read more

Code: 66791

A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Ships & Aeroplanes womens munition gilt badge' in the form of a large triangle, inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel with winged bullet to the voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'Did Her Bit on Munitions Great War 1914 - 1918" and with 'Rd.662629' a registered, design and patent date of 1918. Very good condition, complet...  read more

Code: 62559

140.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions and Guns women's war workers triangular gilt badge' patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround with winged bullet to voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'DID HER BIT ON MUNITIONS GREAT WAR 1914 -1918' and with 'Rd.662629' a registered, design and patent date of 1918. Very good clean condition, complete with origina...  read more

Code: 66790

90.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War official war workers 'Speed Up Munitions gilt badge', an impressive example in the form of a large gilt oval title surround surmounted by a winged bullet, inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel, the embossed central scene depicting a male worker handling large shells; the reverse impressed in relief 'DID HIS BIT ON MUNITIONS' 'GREAT WAR 1914 -1918' and...  read more

Code: 66789

A scarce original First World War period 'Karrier On His Majesty's Service war service badge' with LAPEL FITTING REMOVED AND POSSIBLY A CROWN TO THE TOP'; large gilt and enamel example inscribed with embossed scrolls 'KARRIER O.H.M.S. WAR SERVICE'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton', gilt finish remains bright, enamel with minor service wear. Price reflects wit...  read more

Code: 66702

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'On His Majestys Service officially numbered war workers badge'; gilt brass title strap 'O.H.M.S.' inlaid with blue enamel, domed Royal Arms to centre, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1355' and complete with original pin fittings, normally associated with a ladies issue. Good condition, minor service wear to centre. Diameter 27mm. On Hi...  read more

Code: 65771

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'On His Majesty's Service Wallsend Slipway & Engineering Company Ltd on war service badge', large gilt circular example bearing blue enamel title surround 'O.H.M.S' 'W.S & E.Co Ltd' with patriotic red, white and blue enamel Union Jack Flag to centre; the reverse impressed with official issue identification number '759'. Very good condition, complete with...  read more

Code: 65048

60.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Nottingham National Shell Factory Canteen half penny pinky coloured plastic token' bearing printed details. Fair condition, scratch marks.
Diameter approx 30mm.
The Nottingham National Shell Factory manufacturing high explosive and smoke shell was set up in the mid- 1916 and operated from 'Spring Close Works, Commercial Street, Old Lenton, N...  read more

Code: 64774

A rare original First World War period fine quality 'Carron Company munition maker silver badge' depicting a 'Carronade' and cannonballs on blue translucent ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'WR&HL' (Walker & Hall Birmingham), and an abbreviated 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 64696

A rare original First World War period 'Brotherton & Co Ltd On War Service gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 35mm.
BROTHERTON & CO. LTD. CITY CHAMBERS, LEEDS. Works: PORT RAINBOW. ...  read more

Code: 64661

A scarce original First World War period 'Arthur Hart and Son Engaged In The Manufacture of War Material gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel loss to scroll, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 31mm.
Arthur Hart & Son Company, Crewkerne, Somerset wer...  read more

Code: 64617

A scarce original First World War period Colonial Government Service identification badge'; blue enamel gilt title circlet, bearing embossed 'GRI Crowned cypher' (George Rex Imperator) to centre on seeded ground, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1998'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
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Code: 64597

A rare original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions silver badge' in the form of a winged bullet with blue enamel title scroll below, the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and with 'Rd.651360' a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin a later replacement), no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 64117

A scarce original First World War period 'T & T Vicars on war service identification lapel badge'; large crowned gilt and blue enamel title circlet 'ON WAR SERVICE scroll below, Union Jack enamel Flag to seeded centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thos Fattorini Skipton & Bolton'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, very minor service wear to enamel crown, ...  read more

Code: 63697

A scarce original First World War period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilt brass badge'; Crowned strap, shield to voided centre depicting crossed cannon guns, the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' 'Warranted Fire Gilt' and with official issue number '111130'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 63691

A rare original First World War period 'Leyland Motors Ltd. On His Majesty's Service identification lapel badge'; large crowned gilt oval, bearing heavily empossed red enamel 'LEYLAND' scroll, O.H.M.S across the centre with 'S.S.' plaque below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bri...  read more

Code: 63612

250.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War 1915 period 'Dorman Long & Co Ltd munition workers identification lapel badge'; large gilt blue enamel title circlet, the centre bearing Union Jack Flag and company name on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel good with minimal service we...  read more

Code: 63611