A scarce original 1970's period 'Nightingale School St Thomas Hospital state enrolled nurse training pin badge' silver disc bearing blue enamel surround the centre depicting an embossed profile portrait of 'Florence Nightingale' within Tudor rose, two Fleur-de-lis symbols and Coat of Arms of ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1975, maker's details 'T...  read more

Code: 69977

350.00 GBP

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A rare original gilt and enamel badge, the reverse with embossed maker's details 'Dobson 200 Piccadilly W' and official issue "No 1529". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel and accompanied by original top and bottom numbered flattened box.
Size approx 41 x 27mm.  read more

Code: 69976

160.00 GBP

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A very rare original circa 1950's 'Robertson's Golly Footballer promotional badge', with pop eyes, smaller mouth, very small brown football, bright blue coat and white waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' to chest; the reverse impressed with 'Makers Charles Davis Warstone Lane B'Ham.18'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with stress mark to right ...  read more

Code: 69975

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Robertson's Golly Footballer badge' playing a orange football, wearing light blue coat and white waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' to chest, the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details 'F&S' in circle (Fattorini & Sons). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt rema...  read more

Code: 69974

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Butlin's Car Club silver plated badge' depicting a deco style image of woman riding a dolphin on blue enamel ground, with red enamel label, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal service wear.
Height approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 69973

20.00 GBP

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A very rare original early period 'Butlin's holiday camp staff badge'; gilt brass square over rectangle inlaid with blue enamel inscribed 'BUTlIN'S STAFF'; the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '6351'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 23 x 23mm.  read more

Code: 69972

180.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Butlin's 1958 Blackpool Tower chromium plated badge' with dark blue enamel labels, the reverse impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 29mm.  read more

Code: 69971

35.00 GBP

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A rare original Victorian period '1891 Lingfield Park Racecourse ladies pin badge'; ornate gilt example inlaid with red and white enamel Lingfield Park monogram to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H LEWIS & Co New Bond St. LONDON' and official issue number '430'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, actual PIN NOW ABSENT no defects to the enamel, gilt fin...  read more

Code: 69970

A rare original Victorian period undated 'Lingfield Park Racecourse ladies pin badge'; ornate gilt example inlaid with red and white enamel Lingfield Park monogram to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Crighton Bros 22 Old Bond St. W' and official issue number '594'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, actual PIN NOW ABSENT no defects to the enamel, gilt f...  read more

Code: 69969

A scarce original First World War period 'Edgar Allen & Co Ltd 1915 On War Service identification badge', gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the companies embossed logo to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.J.DINGLY B'HAM'. Fair condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, service wear to the enamel.
Diameter approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 69968

A rare surviving First World War 1914 period 'New Bristol 12th Battalion (Bristol’s Own) Gloucestershire Regiment celluloid tin button recruiting badge' depicting a patriotic Union (Jack) Flag; Fair condition, original pin fitting now rusty and delicate, foxing and cracks.
Diameter 32mm. Many of the men who volunteered in the first months of the war formed the 12th Battalion of the Glouc...  read more

Code: 65724

80.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1950's 'Robertson's Golly Footballer promotional badge' with POP eyes playing a brown football, wearing light blue coat and white waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' to chest, the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to th...  read more

Code: 66553

20.00 GBP

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A rare original piece of Boer War Art in the form of a slender stylish ladies buttoned boot possibly made from Bermuda cedarwood, carved to one side 'POW. 1903'; the slide opening to top once triggered a snake which rose up by way of a string and touched your finger making you jump, sadly this snake now lies dormant and needs some attention.
Height approx 59mm.  read more

Code: 69967

180.00 GBP

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A good original 'Leicester City Transport bus drivers badge', yellow chromium plated rectangular example bearing odd numbers 'L.C.T. 21' inlaid with orange enamelling; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham'. Fair condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact but does have some age crackles went looked at closely.
Size approx 30 x 2...  read more

Code: 69966

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1955 to 1969 issue 'General Post Office senior postmans uniform pair of matching collar badges'; die-stamped gilt EIIR crown resting in laurel sprays. Very good condition, each complete with two loop fittings and split pins. gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 69965

25.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War period 'ARP Clay Cross Company Voluntary Services badge'; gilt brass blue enamal title surround 'ARP' to centre on yellow enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.
The 'George Ste...  read more

Code: 69964

An unusual original Second World War period Royal Air Force one-off workshop trench art pin badge, skillfully handcrafted from salvaged perspex from a fighter aircraft windscreens in the form of a Heart and sold to raise funds for the war effort. Very good condition, complete with ring fitting.
Height approx 26mm.  read more

Code: 69963

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second War period unmarked silver 'MN' lapel badge, made by Royal Mint and officially issued from January 1940 to all Merchant Navy officers and men as a form of identity and to fulfill the role of a National Service badge. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height approx 23mm.  read more

Code: 69962

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original early army proficiency sleeve badge representing the Military harness maker trade, in the form of a brass Pelham horse bit displaying a curb chain; this example retaining its original four loop fittings with split pins. Good condition, brass toned.
Height approx 41mm.  read more

Code: 69961

40.00 GBP

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A good original early army proficiency sleeve badge representing the blacksmith's trade, in the form of a brass horseshoe; this example retaining a brass backing plate, two loop fittings and split pin. Very good condition.
Height of shoe approx 30mm.  read more

Code: 69960

30.00 GBP

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