A scarce original circa 1920's period 'Lest We Forget Comrades of The Great War associate member gilt and enamel badge' displaying a Union Flag to the centre, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '3058'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 62689

A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge' the reverse unmarked and without backing plate. Good condition, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length 52mm.  read more

Code: 62442

A scarce original First World War period bronzed cap badge attributed to Private Claude Astley Sacker who was born in Croydon England and after emigrating to Canada enlisted into the 10th Battalion CEF March 1916, at Red Deer Alberta, his trade given as a Farmer. His parents lived in Harpenden Hertfordshire. He landed in France around August 1916 and was admitted into hospital suffering concuss...  read more

Code: 62429

A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'AB ) Prov Pat,7342-17(No.4' and complete with unmarked backing plate. Good condition, complete with two loop fittings and rusted split pin.
Length 51mm.
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Code: 62155

A scarce original First World War period celluloid matchbox cover, the front displaying a British soldier in full uniform carrying bayoneted rifle over his shoulder beside a patriotic 'Union Flag', the reverse depicting the badge of the South Staffordshire Regiment, the spine inscribed 'For King & Country'. Good condition, general foxing, colours remain bright.
Height 62mm.
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Code: 62017

A good original small pattern 'Comrades of The Great War' circular gilt and enamel badge, displaying a Union Flag to the centre, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' and impressed with official issue number 'S17590'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 25mm.

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Code: 61925

A scarce original pre 1917 pattern 'Royal Field Artillery brass button stick' impressed 'RFA 26680' the reverse with maker's details 'BODILL PARKER & Co. LIMITED. MANUFACTURERS & CONTRACTORS. BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, maker's details rubbed.
Length 172mm.

Two men of the Royal Field Artillery are noted serving during the Great War with this service number.

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Code: 61902

A scarce original circa 1920's period 'British L.E.S.M.A. Membership badge'; gilded brass triangular shaped example, displaying a green enamel shield inscribed '1914 1918' within laurel wreath and sprays; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish...  read more

Code: 61795

A very scarce original 'Womens Auxiliary Comrades of The Great War' large gilt and enamel badge portraying a Union Flag, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and very low official issue Number '129'. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, enamel with heavy damage.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 61661

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'London District pin badge' in the form of a large gilt white enamel title surround, with an applied large 'Cornucopia' horn of plenty (symbol of abundance and nourishment) to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, the shank with make do replacement pin, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 61647

45.00 GBP

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A unique original First World War prisioners of war art work souvenir, skilfully made from animal bone, fretted and worked into floral leaf and flower decorated brooch, probably for a loved one. Very good complete condition, with adapted safety pin as a fitting.
Height 29mm.
Width 48mm.  read more

Code: 61645

A rare original First World War period 'Liverpool Pals lapel badge'; circular gilt convex example inlaid with patriotic circles of red, white and blue enamel, the outer bearing the Latin phrase 'Civis Britannicus Sum', the inner white 'City Battalion The King’s Liverpool Regiment', with crest of 'Lord Derby' to centre on blue enamel ground. Very good condition, the original buttonhole lapel fit...  read more

Code: 61160

160.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period patriotic badge, in the form of a defiant British Bulldog standing proud with red, white and blue enamelled 'Union Flag' between his teeth; the reverse impressed 'Silver', maker's details 'JW' and 'REGd 644039' a Registered Design and Patent Date for 1915. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and old replacement hook, enamel with minor ...  read more

Code: 61113

A good original later pattern circa 1940's period 'British L.E.S.M.A. Membership badge'; chromium plated triangular shaped example, depicting "Britannia" in relief on recessed rectangle, within laurel wreath and sprays. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact, chromium plating with small wear lower left.
Height 22mm.

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Code: 60774

18.00 GBP

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A superbly enamelled rare original badge for the 'Federation of Grocers' Association'; large impressive gilded example bearing three rings of patriotic red, white and blue enamel, these listing all our allies during the First World War with blue shield to centre inscribed 'Portsmouth 1917'. Excellent condition, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 60530

A scarce original 'Comrades of The Great War' circular gilt and enamel badge displaying a Union Flag to the centre with additional scroll below, 'OFFICIAL' the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with issue number '1508'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 32mm.

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Code: 60483

A scarce original First World War period British made 'New Zealand War Contingent Association badge'; Crowned gilt fern leaf wreath 'W.C.A.' at the base, blue enamel title circlet, the centre inscribed 'OFFICIAL VISITOR' on white enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm.

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Code: 60202

120.00 GBP

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A very scarce original post 1915 Great War period English made soldier souvenir badge from a leave club based in Paris France 'The Better 'Ole'; large circular gilded brass highly enamelled example, displaying a 'Union Jack flag', the central white disc bearing part of the Bruce Barnsfather cartoonist quip, the reverse embossed 'Souvenir - British Army & Navy Leave Club - Paris'. Very good con...  read more

Code: 59789

A unique Great War period brooch in the form of circular piece of polished spiral fluted edged Jet stone, set with a military 'General Service Button' to the centre with engraved surround 'From Harold to Mother'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, button with sevice wear.
Diameter approx 30mm.  read more

Code: 59592

A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel badge; Crowned circlet 'Hope Welcomes All Who Enter Here' enclosing the letter 'M' with title scroll below 'Queen Mary's Workshop Brighton'. Very good condition, complete with original loop fitting, enamel intact, the surface with minor service wear.
Height 37mm.

The Queen Mary's Workshop Brighton was established in ...  read more

Code: 59505