A scarce original First World War very early issue period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilt brass badge'; Crowned strap, shield to voided centre depicting crossed cannon guns, the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' 'Warranted Fire Gilt' and with official VERY LOW ISSUE NUMBER '52'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitt...  read more

Code: 67077

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A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions silver plated badge' in the form of a small winged bullet with blue enamel title scroll below. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, hook a later replacement, enamel with minor wear.
Height approx 17mm.  read more

Code: 66887

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A rare original First World War period 'J.W. Mackintosh & Co Engaged In The Manufacture of Munitions of War badge; the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, an excellent example.
Height 31mm.
J.W.Mackintosh & Co. 38 Crimscott Street, Bermonsey London, S.E.
Speciaist in manufacturing MACKINTOSH...  read more

Code: 66791

A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Ships & Aeroplanes womens munition gilt badge' in the form of a large triangle, inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel with winged bullet to the voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'Did Her Bit on Munitions Great War 1914 - 1918" and with 'Rd.662629' a registered, design and patent date of 1918. Very good condition, complet...  read more

Code: 62559

140.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions and Guns women's war workers triangular gilt badge' patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround with winged bullet to voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'DID HER BIT ON MUNITIONS GREAT WAR 1914 -1918' and with 'Rd.662629' a registered, design and patent date of 1918. Very good clean condition, complete with origina...  read more

Code: 66790

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A rare original First World War official war workers 'Speed Up Munitions gilt badge', an impressive example in the form of a large gilt oval title surround surmounted by a winged bullet, inlaid with patriotic red, white and blue enamel, the embossed central scene depicting a male worker handling large shells; the reverse impressed in relief 'DID HIS BIT ON MUNITIONS' 'GREAT WAR 1914 -1918' and...  read more

Code: 66789

A good original First World War period 'Nottingham National Shell Factory Canteen half penny pinky coloured plastic token' bearing printed details. Fair condition, scratch marks.
Diameter approx 30mm.
The Nottingham National Shell Factory manufacturing high explosive and smoke shell was set up in the mid- 1916 and operated from 'Spring Close Works, Commercial Street, Old Lenton, N...  read more

Code: 64774

A rare original First World War period fine quality 'Carron Company munition maker silver badge' depicting a 'Carronade' and cannonballs on blue translucent ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'WR&HL' (Walker & Hall Birmingham), and an abbreviated 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 64696

A rare original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions silver badge' in the form of a winged bullet with blue enamel title scroll below, the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and with 'Rd.651360' a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin a later replacement), no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 64117

A scarce original First World War period official 'War Munition Volunteer workers gilt brass badge'; Crowned strap, shield to voided centre depicting crossed cannon guns, the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Son Ltd London' 'Warranted Fire Gilt' and with official issue number '111130'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 63691

A scarce original First World War 1915 period 'Dorman Long & Co Ltd munition workers identification lapel badge'; large gilt blue enamel title circlet, the centre bearing Union Jack Flag and company name on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel good with minimal service we...  read more

Code: 63611

A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd special war service munition makers badge' brass circular example bearing embossed title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin bar fitting.
Diameter 29mm.

'Coventry Ordnance Works Limited' was formed in 1905 by a consortium of shipbuilding firm...  read more

Code: 63371

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A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge' brass circular example bearing blue enamel title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre on enamel ground. Very good condition, the original buttonhole fitting replaced by pin and catch during or after the war.
Diameter 29mm.

'Coventry Ordnance Works Limited' was form...  read more

Code: 62671

A scarce original 1918 period 'On War Service La Bassee Shell Factory woman workers gold award badge' from the shell filling factory situated in Cranstonhill, Glasgow Scotland, in the form of a white enamel title circlet, Crowned 1916 bar to voided centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1918, maker's details 'B H Joseph & Co' (Barnet Henry Joseph) and inscribed...  read more

Code: 62670

A scarce original Great War period women workers pin badge in the form of a large die-cast oxidized silver plated framed oval resting in laurel sprays, with ribbon title scroll below 'Joan of Arc Hostel 1916', the centre depicting an embossed figure of the Saint holding her sword. Very good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fittings, minimal wear to silver plating. An excellent e...  read more

Code: 62502

A scarce original First World War period 'Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Munitions of War Imperial Service badge', brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number '10232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
Diameter 27mm.

During WW1 Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co were larg...  read more

Code: 62303

75.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Munitions Brigade brass and enamel week-end workers badge', the reverse with maker's details 'D.G.Collins London' and stamped with official low issue number '576'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 62302

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel munition war workers badge, in the form of a raised rim seeded gilt circlet, with embossed patriotic 'S' ribbon style title scroll, inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'Employed On Government Work' and surmounted by white rose; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Good condition, compl...  read more

Code: 62276

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

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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