A scarce ORIGINAL wartime official second issue sew on unmarked silver uniform sleeve badge impressed with the artist's initials 'KG' (George Kruger Gray) to the obverse, the reverse with registration number in relief 'Rd.837751'. Very good condition, minor service wear.
Height approx 29mm.
Designed by George Kruger Gray, approved by HM King George VI on 2nd February 1940.  read more

Code: 71034

90.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Teak wood treen artifact made in the form of miniature barrel from reclaimed wood and bearing a brass plaque inscribed: 'FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. IRON DUKE ADMIRAL JELLICOE'S FLAG SHIP JUTLAND 1916'. Very good condition, retains a good lustre.
Height approx 76mm.  read more

Code: 71027

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve lapel badge'; Imperial style crown gilt rope edged circlet, inlaid with blue enamel, with an applied silvered fouled anchor to the centre, inscribed 'RNVR; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Height a...  read more

Code: 69359

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pin badge'; small gilt brass example bearing crowned laurel wreath, fouled anchor to the centre on blue enamel ground, flanked by small feathered wings inlaid with white enamelling, mounted on a hollow rounded bar typical of the period Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the en...  read more

Code: 70985

20.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL circa 'First World War period 'H.M.S.Pembroke cap tally ribbon' that has seen some action, gold bullion embroidered lettering with small dots on extra long silk ribbon. Well used condition, scorch mark hole and small split just before 'H.M.S.
Length approx 94mm.  read more

Code: 70953

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original early cotton issue 'H.M.S. Modeste cap tally ribbon badge'; gold wire embroidered lettering with small square dots tied in a sailors bow and ready for a cap. Very good condition.
HMS Modeste was a modified Black Swan-class sloop of the Royal Navy. She was built by Chatham Dockyard during the Second World War, being launched on 29 January 1944 and commissioned in 1945. S...  read more

Code: 70832

45.00 GBP

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A good quality original Second War period 'Royal Navy sweetheart badge' Crowned fouled anchor on blue enamel ground within a wreath, the reverse impressed 'SILVER'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 70820

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original vintage period 'HMS Afrikander pin gilt badge' in the form of a large ships wheel mounted to the centre with the blue enamel ships crest. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 38mm.  read more

Code: 70801

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1903 to 1920 period 'Royal Navy HMS Clio cap tally ribbon', embroidery gold wire on full length ribbon. Very good condition.
Length approx 96cm.
HMS Clio was a Cadmus-class sloop of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1903, saw active service in the Middle East during First World War, was briefly involved in the 1920 British Somaliland campaign. Scrapped in...  read more

Code: 70782

A scarce original vintage period 'H.M.S. Protector silk embroidered felt cloth badge' large size possibly for a blazor depicting a naval crown roped edged circle, the centre depicting a flightless aquatic bird in the form of a Penguin; the reverse with black paper covered hessian lining. Very good used condition.
Height approx 117mm.  read more

Code: 70780

A scarce original First World War period 'R.N.V.R. cap ribbon badge'; gold wire embroidered lettering with small square dots tied in a sailors bow and ready for a cap. Very good condition.
Photographs show that the RNVR cap tally being worn by Royal Naval Division RND at Antwerp.  read more

Code: 70736

150.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1936 - 1958 period 'HMS Newcastle cap tally ribbon band', cotton twill example bearing gold wire embroidered lettering with small square dots and tied in a sailors bow and ready for a cap. Good condition, lettering now toned.

HMS Newcastle was a Town-class light cruiser launched in 1937. She was laid down as HMS Minotaur, but was renamed Newcastle in 1936....  read more

Code: 70538

A scarce original early pattern Royal Navy 'R.N.V.R. London. cap tally', embroidery gold wire on full length ribbon tied in original bow. Very good condition, an excellent example.  read more

Code: 53968

80.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1943 - 1957 early period 'H.M.S. Amethyst cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering with large square dots on long silk ribbon with swallow tail ends. Very good condition.
Length approx 88mm.
HMS Amethyst was a modified Black Swan-class sloop launched in 1943. She was later designated as a frigate, was involved in the Yangtze Incident in 1949 and w...  read more

Code: 70489

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original late issue 'Royal Navy 'R.N.V.R. London. cap tally', embroidery gold wire on full length ribbon bearing square dots. Very good condition.
Length approx 110mm.
The RNVR was established in 1903 and was made up of volunteers who served both on-shore and at sea. It was merged with the Royal Naval Reserve in 1958.  read more

Code: 70488

45.00 GBP

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A very rare ORIGINAL circa 1917 - 1942 early period 'H.M.S. Curacoat cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering with small square dots on long silk ribbon one end pointed the other straight. Very good condition.
Length apprrox 130mm. / 40 1/2 inches.
Royal Navy HMS Curacoa built 1917. During the Second World War 2nd October 1942, she was cut in half by the Cunard-White Sta...  read more

Code: 70239

250.00 GBP

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A very scarce ORIGINAL circa 1932 - 1940 wartime period 'HMS Delight cap tally ribbon', gold wire embroidered lettering with small square dots on long silk ribbon with swallow tail ends. Very good condition.
Length apprrox 122mm.
Royal Navy HMS Delight was launched in 1932, she was sunk by German dive-bombers on 29 July 1940 while attempting to transit the English Channel in dayli...  read more

Code: 70196

A good original post 1953 period 'Royal Navy Submarine Service gilt and enamel badge'; full size superior quality early Elizabeth II Crowned anchor, flanked by a pair of dolphins cresting. Very good condition, complete with original pair of substantially made clutch pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width approx 61mm.  read more

Code: 69279

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1948 period 'Teakwood treen artifact made in the form of miniature barrel from reclaimed wood from the Queen Elizabeth-class battleship, bearing a brass plaque inscribed: 'FROM THE TEAK OF H.M.S. VALIANT JUTLAND 1916'. Very good condition, retains a good luster.
Height approx 55mm.  read more

Code: 70079

35.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL wartime official 1940-42 first issue pin fitting unmarked silver 'M/S A/S' uniform sleeve badge, the obverse impressed with essential artist's initials 'KG' (George Kruger Gray) in top left side, the reverse impressed with registration number in relief 'Rd.837751'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 29mm.
Designed by George Kr...  read more

Code: 70067