Auxiliary Fire Service AFS miniature lapel badge

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

WW2 Local Fire Guard Instructor LFGI pin badge

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

WW2 Nottingham Fire Guard Instructors LFGI lapel badge

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

Auxiliary Fire Service AFS home front lapel badge

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 'J.Pinches Ltd London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.

The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 193...  read more

Code: 63146

National Fire Service NFS firemans cap badge

A very good example of an original post 1941 'National Fire Service cap badge'; die-cast chromium plated Crowned eight pointed star, with red enamel 'NFS' lettering to the centre. Very good condition, complete with two original loop fittings and complete with chromium split pin, no damage ro the enamel.
Height 47mm.

In 1941 the 'Auxiliary Fire Service' and the local author...  read more

Code: 63071

Auxiliary Fire Service AFS miniature lapel badge

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

Code: 62294

Auxiliary Fire Service AFS 1939 Chester silver miniature lapel badge

A very scarce original early wartime fine quality 'Auxiliary Fire Service miniature silver lapel badge', the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1939 and maker's details 'TJS' (Thomas James Skelton Vyse Street, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height of front 15mm.  read more

Code: 62223

Auxiliary Fire Service miniature AFS lapel badge

A scarce original circa wartime period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; unusual silver plated brass and enamel example based on the style of the ARP badge. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear, with bruise to crown, silver plating worn back to base.
Height 18mm.  read more

Code: 62108

WW2 Auxiliary Fire Service AFS firemans cap badge by Wlliam White

A scarce original possibly senior officer's Second World War period 'Auxiliary Fire Service' cap badge; die-cast chromium plated convex eight pointed star, with red enamel 'AFS' lettering to the centre, the reverse with unusual maker's details 'Wlliam White Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with two original loop fittings, enamel perfect, minimal service wear.
Height 41mm.read more

Code: 61240

Auxiliary Fire Service AFS Richmond uniform breast badge

A scarce original wartime issue London volunteer fireman's 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS Richmond' on black felt wool backing, this been worn on the breast of the tunic uniform, the reverse with cream hessian lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Height 10cm.

The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed i...  read more

Code: 60488

Auxiliary Fire Service AFS Tottenham overall breast badge

A scarce original wartime issue London volunteer fireman's 'Auxiliary Fire Service home front badge'; large red silk embroidered 'AFS Tottenham' on navy blue cotton woven drill, bound around the border, this been worn on the breast of the working overall uniform, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Height 10cm.

The 'Auxi...  read more

Code: 60466

WW2 Fire Guard Instructors Course FGIC pin badge

A good original 'Fire Guard Instructors Course gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm.
Fire Guard Instructors Course badge was authorised in 1944 for Instructors trained on national courses.  read more

Code: 59046

National Fire Service NFS 27 Cheadle Fire Force Area uniform badge.

A scarce original possibly wartime circa 1941 to 1948 large circular black felt cloth uniform breast badge with red embroidered 'NFS 27' for the 'National Fire Service Cheadle fire force area'. Very good used condition, with evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Diameter Approx 75mm.

The Auxiliary Fire Service was formed in 1938 from unpaid part-time vol...  read more

Code: 58741

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