A very scarce original First World War 1917 period battle brooch, ornate gilt and enamel French town crest surmounted by castle turrets above 'ARRAS' title, flanked by floral decoration and VIMY title scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 33mm.  read more

Code: 68498

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period battle brooch, ornate gilt and enamel filigree crescent with Arras Coat of Arms resting within, below the suspended gilt dangling letters 'ARRAS'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no loss to the hand painted enamel finish, gilt remains bright.
Height approx 44mm.  read more

Code: 70311

25.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'French 75.M.M. artillery field gun battle badge'; silver plated pressed tin example depicting a Byplane over a Heavy Artillery Gun with the year 1914. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, wear to silvered finish.
Diameter approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 69708

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period battle brooch, ornate gilt blue enamel horseshoe title surmounted by castle turrets, the voided centre with red enamel shield bearing fleur-de-lis Coat of Arms. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 27mm.
The French Town City of Lille occupation by the Germans began on 13 October 19...  read more

Code: 68919

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War 1916 period battle brooch, ornate gilt brass Province of Picardie enamel town crest surmounted by castle turrets and 'Picardie' scroll, mounted on circular hoop bearing blue enamel ribbon scroll 'LA SOMME'. Good condition, minor wear, complete with original pin fittings, replacement pin now with rust and needs careful handling, enamel intact.
Height appr...  read more

Code: 68786

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Battle of Cambrai pin brooch'; pressed metal example depicting a Demi Lion holding a Coat of Arms with scroll below 'CAMBRIA' enhanced with red and blue hand painted finish. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, service wear.
Size approx 27 x 28mm.
Battle of Cambrai 1917 on the Western Front, marked the first large-scale eff...  read more

Code: 67542

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period French made battle of Ypres pin badge, in the form of a silver plated circlet inscribed 'YPRES' mounted with the pre 1925 town crest. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings,
Diameter approx 24mm.  read more

Code: 67527

A scarce original First World War period French made battle brooch, in the form of a heavy gold plated circlet mounted with a 'French Heavy Artillery 75 Gun'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear.
Diameter 23mm.
Width approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 67499

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War 1916 period battle brooch, ornate gilt Province of Picardie enamel town crest surmounted by castle turrets above 'Picardie' ribbon title scroll 'LA SOMME' below inlaid with blue enamel. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, pin now with rust and needs careful handling, enamel intact.
Height 25mm.  read more

Code: 67140

A scarce original First World War period 'Ypres 1918 battle brooch', two silver plated four leaf clovers surmounted by a gold plated title scroll inscribed 'YPRES'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear.
Width approx 36mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 66910

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period French made battle brooch, in the form of a gold plated oval surround inscribed 'BETHUNE 1914 -15 -16' mounted with a French heavy artillery 75 gun, the reverse inscribed with embossed lettering 'LE CAUCHEMAR DES BOCHES' (The Nightmare of the Boches). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear.
Height 24mm.
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Code: 66909

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'French 75.M.M. artillery field gun battle pin badge'; oxidized silver plated example Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Size approx 39 x 15mm.  read more

Code: 66284

20.00 GBP

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A good original circa First World War period 'Battle of Ypres pin brooch'; large silver plated Dove with wings spread, gold plated scroll inscribed 'YPRES across its breast. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear.
Width 60mm.  read more

Code: 65949

A very scarce First World War period 'Battle of Cambrai pin brooch'; British Made gilt metal example, depicting crossed sword and French flag inlaid with red white and blue enamel, surmounted by a field service cap, with scroll below 'CAMBRIA' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, .
Width 41mm.
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Code: 65174

A very rare original First World War early period 'Battle of Arras pin badge; silver plated example depicting a 'Great War Mark I Tank' within ornate voided rectangular surround, with title below enhanced with gold plated lettering. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear.
Width 35mm.
Height 18mm.  read more

Code: 64694

A scarce original First World War period French made battle brooch, in the form of a silver plated circlet inscribed 'YPRES' mounted with a French heavy artillery 75 gun, the reverse inscribed with embossed lettering 'LE CAUCHEMAR DES BOCHES' (THE NIGHTMARE OF THE BOCHES). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 64655

A scarce original First World War period antique battle brooch, in the form of silver plated crossed swords, the centre displaying crowned town crest between laurel sprays with 1914 - 1916 ribbon scroll bearing complete set of suspended gilt lettering spelling the word 'YPRES'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to plating.
Height approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 63434

A very scarce original First World War period silver plated battle badge, portraying three advancing French infantry soldiers, rifles with fixed bayonets at the ready, with title scroll 'Verdun' enhanced with gold plating below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings silver plating toned.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 63113