A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel war workers badge, within a blue enamel rimmed seeded gilt circlet surmounted by Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle; the central patriotic 'S' ribbon style scroll inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 1915'; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and impressed 'Reg.638232' a regist...  read more

Code: 62214

75.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Bowley Preece & Co Ltd Birmingham ' gilt and enamel war worker's badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'C.Usher B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.
On the 2nd December 1915 'Bowley Preece & Co Ltd 242 Broad St. Birmingham' placed an advertisement in the 'Bi...  read more

Code: 62202

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War 1915 period war workers gilt badge with embossed Crowned ribbon style patriotic title inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 1915. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor bruise and light surface scratches, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 62201

A good original First World War period Crowned 'VW' Volunteer Workers brass badge, the reverse with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '53722'. Good condition, complete with original substantial pin fittings.
Height 30mm.

In 1940 a similar badge was approved by the War Office although the use of the Crown was refused and 'F...  read more

Code: 62200

A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge' brass circular example bearing embossed title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre; the reverse with individually struck official issue number '6346'. Very good condition, complete with an old replacement buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 29mm.

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Code: 62199

75.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War 1915 period war workers badge, believed to have been worn by an employee from the 'James Smith & Co (Derby) Ltd' who in 1914 were on contract to make Army, Railway and Police Uniform for the war effort. A generally recognised pattern gilt badge with embossed Crowned 'S' style patriotic title inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 191...  read more

Code: 62134

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period patriotic 'Serving The Empire United Alkali Co Ltd war workers badge'; gilt brass circular example surmounted by a Crown, the title surround inlaid with blue enamel, the centre displaying an embossed 'UAC' monogram over the symbol of unity a pair of shaking hands, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.Fattorini Bolton' and official issue number '...  read more

Code: 62028

A scarce original First World War period 'Engaged On war work badge'; gilded brass circular example the title surround inlaid with blue enamel, 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 'C.Ainsworth & Co Ltd', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattori...  read more

Code: 61768

A scarce original First World War period On His Majesty"s Service Works 'David Colville & Sons Limited' gilt and enamel lapel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.J.Dingley B'Ham' and official issue number '1656'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm.

'David Colville & Sons' was founded in 18...  read more

Code: 61617

A scarce original First World War period 'John Crossley & Sons Ltd Halifax gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and official issue number '1333'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, some minor stress marks.
Height 36mm.

'John Crossley and Sons Ltd Halifax' were carpet manufac...  read more

Code: 50968

45.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period 'Royal Commission on the Sugar Supply on essential service brass and enamel war workers badge'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co. London'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 61210

A rare original First World War period 'Phelon & Moore Ltd 1914 1915 official on war service gilt and enamel war workers badge'; the reverse impressed with partial obscured maker's details 'Toye & Co. London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm.

'Phelon & Moore Ltd' manufactured motorcycles in Cleckheaton,...  read more

Code: 61189

A scarce original First World War period tin box trader 'A.G.Scott & Co Ltd Deptford 1915 official on war service gilt and enamel lapel badge'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm.

A. G. Scott & Co Ltd. Crown Wharf, Grove Street, Deptford London S.E. were manufacturers of all descriptions of tins, plain and...  read more

Code: 60876

A very scarce original First World War period 'Newcastle upon Tyne Electric Supply Company war service badge', gilt and enamel example the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'J.E.Beale Ltd Bournmouth' and official low issue number '287'. Good condition, complete with original early round buttonhole fitting, small nick in the enamel in the 1 o' clock position.
Diameter 27mm.read more

Code: 60793

A scarce original First World War period 'Cochrane & Co Ltd 1915 on war work gilt and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton and 'Reg.638232' a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm.

During the First World War 'Cochr...  read more

Code: 60708

A rare original Great War early period 'R & W Hawthorn Leslie war service gilt and enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and very low official issue number '61'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 60531

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'On War Service badge' crowned circular gilt example inlaid with red and blue enamel, the centre depicting an elliptic double white scroll 'Richardsons Westgarth & Co Ltd', the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Medalist' and with "Reg.638232" a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole...  read more

Code: 59591

A rare original First World War period on war service possibly a Wagon Works manufacturers company badge; circular brass example, blue enamel title surround, displaying an embossed truck, lorry or wagon to centre. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, some service wear to enamel.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 59482

A scarce original Great War period 'T.M.Co.Ltd war workers badge' circular gilt example inlaid with red and blue enamel to title surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, with applied white central bar 'T.M.Co.Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
H...  read more

Code: 59267

A very scarce original First World War period 'On War Service 1915 lapel badge'; gilded brass circular example displaying a red, white and blue enamel tri-part scroll surmounted by a Crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 59109