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

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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 good original First World War 'On War Service Fairfield gilt badge' white circular enamel title, George V Crown to the centre, the reverse with maker's details "W.J.Dingley B'Ham" and stamped with official issue number "2745". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diameter 25mm.

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Code: 53058

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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A very rare First World War, London City & Midland Bank Ltd, On War Service 1914 gilt and enamel badge, the central device depicting the combined crests of the City of London and Midland Bank. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Diameter 31mm.
iThe London City and Midland Bank was named Midland Bank Ltd in 1923 and in 199...  read more

Code: 52385

140.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War gilt and enamel War Workers badge, for D. Mason & Sons Ltd, Saddlery and Harness Maker, the front displaying the Arms of Birmingham City, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton" and "Reg.638232" a design and registration date of 1914. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 36mm.  read more

Code: 52078

A rare original First World War gilt and enamel War Workers badge, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Medallist Bolton" and "Reg.638232" a design and registration date of 1914. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 52077

A scarce original First World War gilt and enamel Special War Service lapel badge. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm.

The Butterley Engineering Company owned quarries, coal mines, iron mines and produced steam locomotives for the Midland Counties Railway.  read more

Code: 51562

A rare original First World War gilt and green enamel War Workers badge, for Rees & Kirby Ltd an Engineering Company based near Swansea, Wales. Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh.
Diameter 27mm.  read more

Code: 51490

A rare original First World War gilt badge displaying a patriotic red, white and blue enamel Union Flag to the centre, the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini Bradford". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 51489

A scarce First World War gilt badge with Crowned red, white and blue enamel ribbon scroll, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Bolton" and "Reg.638232". Very good condition, original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt fresh.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 51199

A rare First World War "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". Good condition, original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear to the enamel, gilt fresh.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 51096