WW1 War Munition Volunteer war workers badge

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

WW1 National Shell Filling Factory No 6 Chilwell munition workers token

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

WW1 Speed Up Munitions 1914 womens war worker badge

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

WW1 Engaged in the manufacture of munitions of war badge

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

WW1 On War Service woman munition worker character figural badge

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

WW1 The Newport National Shell Factory Maesglas Wales munition workers badge

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

WW1 Shell Factory essential war work munitions makers badge

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

WW1 Speed Up Munitions tribute medal badge

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

WW1 Christopher Dodson Ltd munition worker war service badge

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.

iChristopher Dodson Limited, Motor body builders, Trolley ...  read more

Code: 54080

WW1 Deritend Stamping Company munition war service badge

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.

iDeritend Stamping Company supplied parts to the automobile, aircraft, shipping and rai...  read more

Code: 53543

WW1 Speed Up Munition 1918 silver winged bullet on war service badge

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.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 52627

WW1 Speed Up Munitions 1914 war workers fob badge

A scarce First World War munition workers ornate gilt medal inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged 'Bullet' 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 655861" a registered, design and patent date of 1915. Good condition, retaining original ring suspension, minor service wear to the ename...  read more

Code: 51057