A good original circa 1940's period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; chromium plated eight pointed crowned star with red enamel 'AFS' to centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W. MILLER Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 1938. In 1941 th...  read more

Code: 66874

A scarce original possibly wartime circa 1941 to 1948 large circular black felt cloth uniform breast badge with red embroidered 'NFS 36' for the 'National Fire Service Essex fire force area'. Good used condition, with evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Diameter Approx 74mm.
The Auxiliary Fire Service was formed in 1938 from unpaid part-time volunteers to supplement the ...  read more

Code: 66657

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Thirteen original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service AFS uniform buttons'; 8 large nickel examples with maker's details 'ED Gill Birmingham', a further 2 large nickel by 'Buttons Limited Birmingham' and 1 small nickel epaulette buttons by 'Buttons Ltd, 2 small chromium plated epaulette buttons by 'Buttons Ltd B'Ham'. Good condition.  read more

Code: 66641

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A scarce original possibly wartime circa 1941 to 1948 large circular black felt cloth uniform breast badge with red embroidered 'NFS 12' for the 'National Fire Service Stevenage fire force area'. Good used condition, with evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Diameter Approx 74mm.
The Auxiliary Fire Service was formed in 1938 from unpaid part-time volunteers to supplement ...  read more

Code: 66640

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A scarce original wartime issue Hertford volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS LUTON' on navy cotton twill backing, this been worn on the breast of the overall, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 98mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 1938...  read more

Code: 66639

A scarce original wartime issue Hertford volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS LUTON' on black felt wool backing, this been worn on the breast of the tunic uniform, the reverse with partial black paper lining. Good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 95mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in...  read more

Code: 66638

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service cap badge'; die-cast chromium plated eight pointed star, with red enamel 'AFS' lettering to the centre. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear. Height 40mm.
In 1941 the 'Auxiliary Fire Service' and the local authority fire brigades were amalgamate...  read more

Code: 66477

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A scarce original wartime issue Yorkshire volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS Featherstone' on navy cotton twill backing, this been worn on the breast of the overall, the reverse with fawn hessian lining. Good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 113mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 1...  read more

Code: 65478

A scarce original wartime issue Yorkshire volunteer firemans 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front cloth badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS Featherstone' on black felt wool backing, this been worn on the breast of the tunic uniform, the reverse with cream hessian lining. Good condition, colours remain bright.
Height approx 97mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed...  read more

Code: 65477

A very scarce original Second World War period fine quality 'Auxiliary Fire Service silver lapel badge' the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1939 and the very distinct trademark intertwined initials 'CH' of the very collected maker 'Charles Horner' of Mickey Mouse fame. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting.
Height 28mm.
In 1941 th...  read more

Code: 65277

A scarce original post 1941 wartime period 'National Fire Service NFS 12 STEVENAGE Hertfordshire Fire Force Area printed breast badge' large circular navy twill example, the reverse with khaki wool backing. Good unissued condition, minor stains.
Diameter Approx 67mm.  read more

Code: 64646

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A good original post 1941 wartime period 'National Fire Service NFS 34 LONDON Fire Force Area printed breast badge' large circular navy twill example, the reverse with khaki wool backing. Very good unissued condition.
Diameter Approx 69mm.  read more

Code: 64645

A rare original early Second World War pre-dating 1941 nationalisation 'Fire Service' brass and enamel lapel badge in the form of a flaming bomb, the reverse impressed with official issue number '2258'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 64628

A scarce original early wartime period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; unusual brass and enamel miniature crowned circular disc, embossed red enamel 'AFS'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 64094

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A good original wartime issue 1940's onwards silver plated red enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W.Miller) official issue number '200619'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 30mm.
Designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint and announced by the Home Office in 1938 the te...  read more

Code: 64093

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A scarce original early wartime FIRST ISSUE 'Auxiliary Fire Service silver and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed 'STERLING SILVER' and impressed with official issue number '153980'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor manufacturing firing flaws to crown.
Height 30mm.
Designed by Mr Paget of the Royal Mint and anno...  read more

Code: 64092

A very scarce original post 1941 wartime period 'London Fire Force pin badge'; a well designed chromium plated enamel example in the form of voided Dragon (derived from the historical landmark in London of Saint George and the Dragon) for the major operational unit of the National Fire Service NFS with motto 'We Serve'. Very good pristine condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage...  read more

Code: 63934

A scarce original early wartime period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; chromium plated miniature crowned circular disc, embossed red enamel 'AFS'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height of front 20mm.  read more

Code: 63316

A scarce original circa 1944 'Local Fire Guard Instructors silver plate and enamel home front badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.

Local Fire Guard Instructors badge was authorised in 1944 for Instructors trained locally.  read more

Code: 63173

25.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa late war period 'Nottingham Local Fire Instructors badge' in the form of a circular gilt flaming grenade, with red enamel title surround 'FIRE GUARD L.F.G.I' and bearing embossed Coat of Arms of Nottinghamshire to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height a...  read more

Code: 63161