A rare original circa 1918 period '1st Czech Republic First Aid Trained sleeve badge'; fine quality red translucent enamel Geneva cross mounted on silver plated rayed disc, four pairs of twin holes to each angle to sew onto the sleeve. Very good condition, enamel without fault, minor wear to sliver plating.
Diameter approx 38mm.  read more

Code: 66995

A scarce original First World War early period patriotic large bronze and enamel lapel badge, depicting in relief, a defiant 'John Bull ' wearing 'Royal Naval Brigade' uniform with ammunition bandoliers and cutlass to hand, beside him his faithful 'British Bulldog' with 'Union Flag' stands as defiant; the reverse impressed with 'Rd.641706' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1914. Ve...  read more

Code: 66877

95.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Friends War Victims Relief Committee gilt badge' black and red compass rose superimposed on white enamel title circlet 'Friends War Victims Relief', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Birmingham Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt fi...  read more

Code: 66615

450.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 1914 gilt and enamel circular badge with title surround 'Wigan War Souvenir Xmas 1914' to the centre a symbol of the 'Moot Hall, Wigan, Greater Manchester'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. Diameter 26mm.
In 1914 an appeal was launched by the Mayor of Wiga...  read more

Code: 66582

85.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association' bronzed lapel badge, the reverse impressed with 'Reg. No 726347' and stamped with official issue number '1133' and maker's details 'TOYE & Co Ld LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height approx 23mm.
The Old Contemptibles Association was founded by Capt JP Danny of...  read more

Code: 66572

A good original circa First World War period 'Imperial Service' die-cast nickel pin badge, worn on the uniform above right pocket by Territorial Force Soldiers who had Volunteered for Overseas Service during the Great War; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lambourne & Co Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with its original substantial pin fittings.
Width 43mm.  read more

Code: 66347

A good original First World War period alloy identification tags inscribed to: 'CPL J. Holland 50469 4 LAB CO. DEVONS C.E.' 62 DORSET ROAD. LIVERPOOL' mounted on steel chain link bracelet. Good condition.
Corporal John Holland served with the 4th Bn Devonshire in India and later Mesopotamia, He later was transferred to the 169th Labour Company which was made up of men of the Devonshire ...  read more

Code: 65977

A scarce original First World War period 'Overseas Service Chevrons badge' four blue embroidered chevrons on khaki felt cloth backing covering the years 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Very good unworn condition as issued.  read more

Code: 65901

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'AB ) Pat. 7342-17 (No.4' complete with backing plate stamped 'The Wounded Stripe PAT No.4 115896'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length overall approx 60mm.  read more

Code: 65900

A scarce original First World War period 'National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers brass and enamel badge', the centre depicting a soldier and a sailor shaking hands, the reverse impressed with unusual maker's details 'J.W.Hood & Co Southampton' and Registration '662333' a Registration, Design and Patent number for the early quarter of the year 1918. Very good condition, complete...  read more

Code: 65883

25.00 GBP

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A rare original pre-war period 'Suffolk Corps of Guides home front lapel badge'; large green enamel title surround, gilt two tower castle to voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bliiss Bros Birmingham', official low issue number '152'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel. Diameter 32mm.
The Corps of Guides we...  read more

Code: 65740

180.00 GBP

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A very unusual post 1919 period 'Comrades of The Great War cravat pin badge'; very small circular gilt and enamel example displaying a Union Flag to the centre within title surround, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original spiral turned single pin fitting, minor service wear to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 14mm.
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Code: 65578

35.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Imperial Service' die-cast nickel pin badge, worn on the uniform above right pocket by Territorial Force Soldiers who had Volunteered for Overseas Service during the Great War. Very good condition, complete with its original substantial pin fittings.
Width approx 42mm.  read more

Code: 65490

A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse without details Good condition, some rust spots and minor staining, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 65311

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Womens Section Comrades of The Great War' silver plated pin badge, depicting 'Britannia' to the centre in relief within blue enamel title surround, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '6029'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minimal wear.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 65267

60.00 GBP

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A very scarce original 'Comrades of The Great War' gilt and enamel lapel badge, red enamel title circlet , the voided centre displaying a crowned 'Maid of Erin'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and issue Number '27812'. Fair condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear to the enamel. Price reflects.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 65109

A scarce original bronzed badge bearing 'British Union Flag' shield, issued to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who had seen service at the front and been honourably discharged or were still on military duty in Canada; the reverse with issue number '225171' with warning 'PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT.' Good condition complete with screw post NUT NOW ABSENT...  read more

Code: 65108

25.00 GBP

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A good original bronzed badge bearing an enamelled 'British Union Flag' shield, issued to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who had seen service at the front and been honourably discharged or were still on military duty in Canada; the reverse impressed with a five digit issue number '49999' and with the warning 'PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT.' Very good con...  read more

Code: 64047

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'PROV PAT'. (Provisional Patent). Good condition, complete with simple folded end hook fittings.
Length 51mm.  read more

Code: 65060

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'AB ) Pat 115896-17 (No.4' complete with backing plate stamped 'The Wounded Stripe PAT No.4 115896'. Good condition, some rust spots and minor staining, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 65034