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.

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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 original First World War period lapel badge, possibly worn by senior management at the 'Newport National Shell Factory'; gilded brass circular badge title circlet around the edge, engraved to the centre with official identification number "105" unique to the wearer. Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, gilt still remains bright..
Diameter 25mm.

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Code: 54847

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 official 'War Munition worker's badge' gilded brass circular example, displaying three centrally placed shells, inlaid white enamelling on a field of red, with title surround 'Essential War Work' in black; the reverse with maker's details "W&H" (Walker & Hall, Sheffield). Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel with minimal wear, an ...  read more

Code: 54656

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 scarce original Great War official 'On War Service H.M.N.Z. Transports badge', circular example bearing central Crown within the title surround, the reverse with maker's details "C.M.Bay, Wellington, New Zealand". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting left side point slightly gnarled.
Diameter 26mm.

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Code: 54522

80.00 GBP

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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 scarce First World War munition workers ornate gilt medal inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged 'Heavy Artillery Gun' with "Speed Up Munitions" title scroll below, the reverse embossed with "The Great War For Freedom 1914 Did His Bit On Munition Work" with "Rd 657674" a registered, design and patent date of 1915. Very good condition, retaining original ring suspension, enamel intact, gi...  read more

Code: 54096

A rare original First World War period 'Engaged In The Manufacture of Munition of War gilt and enamel badge' for 'C.Dodson Ltd.', the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son London". Retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel chip to scroll between Dodson and Ltd otherwise very good condition.
Height 31mm.

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Code: 54080

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

90.00 GBP

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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 rare original gilt and enamel 'On War Service' badge for 'Deritend Stamping Co', manufacturer of munitions during the First World War, the reverse with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt & Son London". Very good condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, a perfect example.
Height 31mm.

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Code: 53543

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.

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Code: 53003

A very rare First World War official War Workers hollow silver winged bullet badge, the reverse bearing Chester silver hallmarks for 1918 and Patent number "Rd151360" a Registered Design date of 1890. Good condition, original pin fittings replacement pin, service wear to the enamel, scroll detached right side, no dents or distortions.
Width 30mm.
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Code: 52627

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