A scarce original First World War period 'The Blaenavon Company Ltd war workers celluloid tin button badge', the reverse with maker's details to the rim edge 'Fattorini Bradford'. Good condition, complete with original round buttonhole fitting, colour remains bright, minor foxing.
Diameter 25mm.

During the First World War 'The Blaenavon Company Ltd Wales, turned to the man...  read more

Code: 63577

A scarce original First World War period 'On His Majesty's Service 'John Brown & Co Ltd Clydebank, Scotland' gilt and enamel lapel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.J.Dingley B'Ham' and official issue number '6284'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright, surface chip to the enamel in the 11 o'clock position, not spoiling the app...  read more

Code: 63527

A good original First World War period 'On War Service 1915 war workers badge' gilt rope edged red and blue enamel to title surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock on seeded ground, with unusual style white central bar '1915'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, small enamel loss in the 11 o'clock po...  read more

Code: 63486

A scarce original First World War period 'On His Majesty"s Service Yarrow Shipbuilders Limited' gilt and enamel lapel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.J.Dingley B'Ham'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel loss in the 1 o'clock position and service wear. Price relects.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 63485

A rare original First World War period 'National Gas Engine Company Ltd numbered identification badge'; blue enamel title surround 'ON WAR SERVICE 1915' 'NGS' monogram to seeded centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'THE PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL GAS ENGINE Co.Ltd.' and stamped with official low issue number '776'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damag...  read more

Code: 63484

A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd special war service munition makers badge' brass circular example bearing embossed title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin bar fitting.
Diameter 29mm.

'Coventry Ordnance Works Limited' was formed in 1905 by a consortium of shipbuilding firm...  read more

Code: 63371

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period circular gilt badge with central embossed Crown within blue enamel title surround 'On Government Work 1915', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.A.Restall Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 63363

A very scarce original First World War period nickel plated title circlet 'On War Service Admiralty' with embossed Crown to solid centre, the reverse stamped with official low issue number '424'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, minor service wear.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 63361

A scarce original First World War period 'On War Service 1915 badge'; blue enamel gilt title surround the solid seeded centre displaying a red Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland with Kendall & Gent Ltd below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and 'Reg 638232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole f...  read more

Code: 62714

A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge' brass circular example bearing blue enamel title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre on enamel ground. Very good condition, the original buttonhole fitting replaced by pin and catch during or after the war.
Diameter 29mm.

'Coventry Ordnance Works Limited' was form...  read more

Code: 62671

A scarce original 1918 period 'On War Service La Bassee Shell Factory woman workers gold award badge' from the shell filling factory situated in Cranstonhill, Glasgow Scotland, in the form of a white enamel title circlet, Crowned 1916 bar to voided centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1918, maker's details 'B H Joseph & Co' (Barnet Henry Joseph) and inscribed...  read more

Code: 62670

A rare original First World War period ' Cole Marchent & Morley Ltd Special War Service factory workers badge'; large nickel plated blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting munitions shells and gun in high relief, surmounted by the company 'CM&M' logo in red enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original button...  read more

Code: 62626

140.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period British Made 'O.M.F. of Canada War Service Civil Staff pin badge'; large gilt title circlet, inlaid with blue enamel, white enamel 'Maple Leaf' to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original hook and an old replacement pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel,...  read more

Code: 62518

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original Great War period women workers pin badge in the form of a large die-cast oxidized silver plated framed oval resting in laurel sprays, with ribbon title scroll below 'Joan of Arc Hostel 1916', the centre depicting an embossed figure of the Saint holding her sword. Very good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fittings, minimal wear to silver plating. An excellent e...  read more

Code: 62502

A scarce original early Great War period 'On War Service badge'; large circular gilded brass example, the top surmounted by a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland; the centre with red enamel crescent and initials 'BM&Co' within a blue enamel title surround 'Brunner Mond & Co Ltd Making War Material'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T. Fattor...  read more

Code: 62465

A good original First World War period 'Brownlee & Company Limited On Government Work 1915 war workers brass badge; the reverse impressed with registration, design and patent number 'Rd 646227' for the year 1915. Good condition, complete with unusual buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height 30mm.

'Brownlee & Company Limited' City Saw Mills, Post Dundas, Glasgow, Scot...  read more

Code: 62415

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Munitions of War Imperial Service badge', brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number '10232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
Diameter 27mm.

During WW1 Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co were larg...  read more

Code: 62303

75.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Munitions Brigade brass and enamel week-end workers badge', the reverse with maker's details 'D.G.Collins London' and stamped with official low issue number '576'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 62302

120.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period gilt and enamel 'On His Majestys Service war workers pin badge'; gilt metal shield inlaid with white enamel inscribed 'O.H.M.S. War Office Supplies'. Good condition, retaining original hook, pin joint fitting an old padded base replacement, enamel with minor chip in the 9 o'clock position and heavy surface scratches. Price reflects.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 62301

A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel munition war workers badge, in the form of a raised rim seeded gilt circlet, with embossed patriotic 'S' ribbon style title scroll, inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'Employed On Government Work' and surmounted by white rose; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Good condition, compl...  read more

Code: 62276