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 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 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

A very scarce and grand First World War period 'Russian War Service pin badge'; large circular example bearing siver 'Imperial Russian Double Headed Eagle' to the centre on a field of red enamel, title surround inlaid with blue; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915, maker's details "J.A. Wylie & Co" and inscribed "L.Mc.Leland". Very good condition, retaining original ...  read more

Code: 55234

A scarce original First World War period official war worker's badge; gilded brass circular example inlaid with blue enamelling, the title surround "Latch & Batchelor Ltd Hay Mills", the centre inscribed "1915 On War Service". Very good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel remains intact and gilt bright.
Diameter 26mm.

iLatch and Batchelor was formed in 1884...  read more

Code: 55194

A scarce original First World War period official war worker's badge'; gilded brass circular example, the title surround "Washington Chemical Co Ltd, Washington Co Durham" inlaid white enamelling, the centre inscribed "War Materials 1915" on a field of blue; the reverse with maker's details "H.B.Sale B'Ham". Very good condition, retaining original lapel fitting, enamel perfect, gilt remains bri...  read more

Code: 55166

A scarce First World War period '1915 on war service Shipbuilding Company badge', gilded brass circular example, displaying a 'Royal Navy White Ensign' in red, white and blue enamels, within a 'Denny Dumbarton 1915' title surround inlaid in blue; the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birm" and impressed with official issue number "1912". Very good condition, retaining original buttonh...  read more

Code: 54726

A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel 'On His Majestys Service' war workers badge, convex blue enamel circular example, bearing a red enamelled Crown flanked by 'GR' above the title "O.H.M.S Works"; the reverse with maker's details "Dingley B'Ham" Good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 54643

A rare original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work crowned circular gilt badge' inlaid with red and blue enamel, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, with applied white central title bar 'Beaty Bros M/ter Ltd', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton" and with "Reg.638232" a registered, design a...  read more

Code: 54415

A rare original First World War period nickel plated brass circular badge with central GvR Crown in relief and title surround 'On War Service Admiralty' the reverse impressed with official number "940" Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 54132

A rare original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work circular gilt badge' inlaid with red and blue enamel to the surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, mounted with white central title bar 'John Dewsbury & Son Ltd', the reverse impressed with official low number "5". Very good condition, retaining original ...  read more

Code: 54097

A rare original First World War period 'Engaged On Government Work circular Crowned gilt badge' inlaid with red and blue enamel to the surround, the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, mounted with white central title bar 'Cowieson's Buildings', the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton" and with "Reg.638232" a regi...  read more

Code: 54078

A rare original gilt circular 'On War Service' badge for the 'Nero Engine Co Ltd', manufacturer of munitions during the First World War, inlaid with red, white and blue enamel it depicts the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, the reverse with maker's details "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no dam...  read more

Code: 53667

120.00 GBP

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A rare First World War large gilt and enamel war workers lapel badge for the "Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day Ltd" makers of diesel oil engines, the reverse impressed with low issue number "204". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no chips to the enamel, very minor service wear.
Diameter 28mm.

iMirrlees, Bickerton & Day Ltd, Hazel Grove, Stockport, manuf...  read more

Code: 53003

A scarce First World War period gilt circular badge with red, white and blue enamel, 'On Government Work 1915' title around a GvR Crown. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 52587

A scarce First World War gilt circular 'Engaged On Government Work 1915 badge'. Good condition, original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor chip around the 'A'.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 52577

A scarce First World War gilt circular 'On War Service badge' with red and blue enamel, bearing the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, the reverse with maker's detail "Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 52541

A rare First World War large gilt lapel badge for the "Anglo Enamelware Company, Stourport", circular blue enamel title around a white enamelled centre "On Government Contracts". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 52525

90.00 GBP

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