A scarce original Second World War period 'Industrial Air Raid Precautions gilt badge' in the form of octagon inlaid with blue enamel, with white enamel dotted surround, unusual stylized 'ARP' letters and the company name 'T.H.B' above; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel ...  read more

Code: 63978

A good original full sized last silver issue 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1939 (D) and maker's details 'J.C' (Sir John Herbert McCutcheon Craig, Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint from 1938). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhol...  read more

Code: 63954

A scarce original Second World War period 'Industrial Air Raid Precautions badge' in the shape of a flaming bomb, the centre bearing 'ARP' on blue enamel ground, this example with additional 'Factory Service' scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham 18'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or enamel ...  read more

Code: 63953

A rare ORIGINAL Second World war period armband believed to be worn by the ARP warden as a subtle area identification method; large wide white cotton twill example, red printed 'R.B.K.' letters within rectangular surround. Very good condition, complete with all tape ties, minor age discolouration.
Length approx 25cm.
Width approx 113mm.  read more

Code: 63951

A rare original circa 1939 -1945 wartime period 'Marks & Spencer Air Raid Precautions Warden badge'; large diamond shaped gilt metal example, displaying a pointing hand and inscribed 'WARDEN A.R.P' on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'L.SIMPSON & Co LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fittings (tip blunt), no damage to the enamel.read more

Code: 63919

A rare original wartime period 'Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Air Raid Precaution First Aid pin badge'; large chromium plated example inlaid with blue enamel, bearing an additional scroll 'FIRST AID'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 63918

A very fine quality original 'Air Raid Precautions Warden's miniature lapel badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 (O) and maker's details 'J.F' (James Fenton & Co.). Very good condition, complete with original triangular buttonhole fitting.
Height of badge front only 19mm.  read more

Code: 63542

A good original full sized silver 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1938 (C) and maker's details 'J.C' ((Sir John Herbert McCutcheon Craig, Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint from 1938). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting....  read more

Code: 63494

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original full sized 2nd issue silver 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead claimed to issue the first badges in London in December of the same year, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1937 (letter B) and maker's details 'R.J' (Sir Robert Arthur Johnson (1...  read more

Code: 63493

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A very rare original Second World War period example for the coal mining pit 'The Hartley Main Collieries Ltd'; chromium plated Art Nouveau style design inlaid with cream enamel 'ARP' to central stage on blue enamel ground, with an additionally applied red 'FIREMAN' scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Good condition, complete wit...  read more

Code: 63395

A rare original wartime period Air Raid Precautions Services silver plated pin badge, in the form of unique style blue enamel title 'POOL STREET' bar, light and dark blue ribbon scroll below 'FIRST AID POST' bearing Latin motto 'Semper Paratus' (Always Ready); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to...  read more

Code: 63232

A scarce original wartime period 'Air Raid Precautions Services red rectangular cardboard box. CONDITION: three splits to corner on lower half, four splits to corners on upper half, scuffs, scratches, stain with overall service wear. Colour may vary slightly on photograghs.
Size 69 x 67mm.  read more

Code: 63182

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period 'Air Raid Precautions Services blue square cardboard box. CONDITION: one split to corner on lower half, three splits to corners on upper half, scuffs, scratches with overall service wear. Colour may vary slightly on photograghs.
Size 65 x 65mm.  read more

Code: 63181

A good original miniature size 'Air Raid Precautions mufti lapel badge'; King George VI crowned silver plated blue enamal tablet bearing 'A.R.P' title. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height 19mm.
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Code: 63106

A scarce original wartime period rectangular blue cardboard box complete with waxed paper protective bag, in good order without splits, with minor service wear.
Size 61 x 50mm.  read more

Code: 63103

A scarce original wartime last pattern white metal economy issue 'Air Raid Precautions ARP male warden badge, manufactured between 1940 and 1943 after which no more were made. Very good condition, complete with buttonhole fitting and original lustre.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 62908

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa wartime miniature size 'Air Raid Precautions silver badge', mounted on a slender bar, the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 46mm.
Height 19mm.  read more

Code: 62870

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period fine quality 'Air Raid Precautions miniature silver badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 (Q) and maker's details 'W.J.D' (William James Dingley. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 19mm.  read more

Code: 62787

A scarce original full sized first issue silver 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead claimed to issue the first badges in London in December of the same year, the reverse bearing London silver hallmarks for 1936 and maker's details 'R.J' (Sir Robert Arthur Johnson (1874-1938)...  read more

Code: 62608

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A scarce original wartime period 'Air Raid Precautions badge' worn above the right pocket of a bluette overall, in the form of a woven cotton black or washed out dark blue oval, fully bound around the edge, red cotton embroidery 'ARP' within a red border, complete with black hessian backing. Good used condition.
Width 78mm.
Height 54mm.  read more

Code: 62607