A scarce original First World War period 'On War Contracts 1915 badge'; brass circular example with blue enamel title surround, depicting the United Union emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock in red enamel, the reverse with unusual maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Medalist" and "Reg.638232" a design and registration date of 1914. Good condition, complete with ...  read more

Code: 59000

A scarce original First World War period "O.H.M.W." (On His Majesty's Work) gilt badge with red, white and blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham", complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with defects and heavy surface scratches and discolouration. Price reflects
Diameter 29mm.  read more

Code: 58790

A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions badge' silver plated circular example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged bullet over red enamel title "Speed Up Munitions" the reverse stamped in relief "In The Great War For Freedom 1914 - Did Her Bit on Munitions Work" and with "Rd.655861" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Good condition, retaining original susp...  read more

Code: 58516

An exceptionally good original example of a Great War period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilt brass and enamel badge' the central shield depicting crossed cannons set into a field of red enamel, the reverse with maker's details in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' and impressed with official comparatively low issue number '8686'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole...  read more

Code: 58515

A scarce original Great War period munition workers surviving factory token'; large brass circular example with a hole at top to facilitate hanging on a hook; the obverse with embossed Crowned "C" cypher, reversed and interwined, and stamped "The V.C. Factory 1915 1918"; the reverse impressed with official issue identification number "3247" within "The Property of The National Shell Filling Fac...  read more

Code: 57690

A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions badge' gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged bullet over white enamel title "Speed Up Munitions" the reverse stamped in relief "In The Great War For Freedom 1914 Did Her Bit on Munitions Work" and with "Rd.657674" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Very good condition, retaining original ...  read more

Code: 57654

A scarce original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work badge'; gilded brass circular example the title surround inlaid with red and blue enamel, the centre depicting an embossed with 'Union Spray' representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, with applied white central title bar 'Wrinch & Sons Ltd'. Very good condition, retaining original b...  read more

Code: 57258

80.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Army Remounts Service lapel badge', large oval gilded brass example, depicting white enamel rearing horse within blue enamel title surround 'Army Remount Service'; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief "Toye & Co. London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 57098

A scarce original First World War period official war worker's badge; very unusual gilded brass circular example "On War Service" blue enamel title surround, the centre with Crowned 1915 red bar on white enamel ground. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains fresh, an excellent example.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 57064

A scarce original First World War period 'Engaged in the Manufacture of Munitions of War badge'; gilded brass circular example, red enamel title surround with white enamel centre, the reverse impressed with a simple "H" in a circle. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel intact, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 57032

A rare original First World War period 'For Air Raid Service During Great War silver cross'; the centre depicting the 'Arms from the Borough of Southwark' with motto below "United To Serve" (Granted in 1902); the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details "J.F" (James Fenton & Co Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with silver suspension ring and hous...  read more

Code: 56481

A scarce original First World War period 'Victoria Tube Co Ltd 1915 On War Service badge', circular gilt and enamel example, the reverse with maker's details "H.B.Sale Ltd B'Ham. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel perfect.
Diameter 25mm.

iThe 'Victoria Tube Company Ltd' of Great Bridge, Tipton, Staffordshire were manufacturers of mild ...  read more

Code: 56420

A rare original First World War period 'H. Dawson & Co. London Wool Supplies For War Service badge, circular in design, inlaid with blue and white enamel and surmounted by the profile of a sheep, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmaks for 1914 and maker's details "D.G.C" (Daniel George Collins, London". Good condition, PLEASE NOTE buttonhole lapel fitting now ABSENT (price reflec...  read more

Code: 56355

A scarce original First World War gilt and enamel '1915 On War Work lapel badge' for 'Lee & Son Army Service'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting slightly flattened, no chips to the enamel, some surface scratches.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 56197

A good original First World War period die-stamped blackened brass 'On His Majesty's Service British Aluminium Co Ltd 1915 War Service badge'. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 55965

40.00 GBP

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A scarce First World War period 'Gas Light & Power Supply On Public Service war service badge'; gilded brass large circular example, the title surround inlaid with red enamel, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, on white enamel ground, the reverse with maker's detail "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Good condition, retaining origina...  read more

Code: 55636

75.00 GBP

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A superb example of a rare Great War period, possibly a flag day collector fundraiser's badge; gilt metal quatrefoil shape surround depicting a female munition worker in factory uniform to voided centre, inlaid in blue enamel, the reverse impressed "Protected" with hard to decipher signature "Casaiue"? "Rd 660671" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Excellent condition, retaining orig...  read more

Code: 55617

A good original First World War gilt and enamel war workers badge, from the 'Atkinson Bros Ltd Sheffield' manufacturers of steel cutlery etc. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel perfect except for a minor dark bruise mark to blue enamel centre, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 55615

A scarce original First World War gilt and enamel war workers badge, from the 'John Mares Ltd a textile fabrics manufacturer' based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son London. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 55598

A scarce original First World War period official war munition worker's badge; gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamelling, the title surround "South Shields Gas Co 1915", the centre inscribed "Munition of War"; the reverse impressed with officially low issue number "209". Good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel remains intact but with heavy service wear, gilt fin...  read more

Code: 55314