A scarce Second World War "British Made" celluloid matchbox cover, the front displaying a head and shoulder portrait photograph of "Mr Winston Churchill" as he was known then.
The spine with
"President Roosevelt's inspiring message to our Premier.
"Sail on, O Ship of State;
Sail on, O Union Strong and great;
Humanity with all its fears,
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Code: 70626

20.00 GBP

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A rare original Edwardian period 'Lamport & Holt Line cap badge'; black felt padded backing, displaying embroidered gold wire bullion laurel wreath, red and white house flag with 'L H' on central stripe. Condition is with age wear, backing semi detached, colours remains bright, felt backing with some moth damage, silk emroidered band remains in good condition.
Height approx 44mm.  read more

Code: 70625

45.00 GBP

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A good original post 1906 '4th Queen's Own Hussars cap badge'; die-stamped brass crowned 'Queen's Own Hussars' circlet resting on white metal 'Mente et Manu' (with heart and hand) scroll, with white metal 'IV' to voided centre. Service wear, complete with original slider fittings.
Height approx 44mm.  read more

Code: 70624

15.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War 1915 period 'Good Luck Charm' in the form of a silver figure of 'JOHN BULL' his bulbous body and head made from lucky 'TOUCH WOOD' said to avoid bad luck, the reverse impressed 'SILVER' with 'Rd No 642336', a Registered Design and Patent Date for the year 1915 and insert celluloid coloured image of 'Admiral of the Fleet John Rushworth Jellicoe'. Very good conditi...  read more

Code: 70623

260.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1920's period 'Assistant Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge', silver arrowhead in circlet bearing 'Be Prepared' motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'SILVER'. Very good condition, complete with original red bristle plume, two loop fittings and split pin and the correct amount of bobbles top and bottom.  read more

Code: 70622

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital bronze unnamed badge' in the form of a Maltese Cross the central crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RLOH' monogram. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 62mm.  read more

Code: 70621

45.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1925 period 'Lewisham Hospital much cherished nurses pin badge'; large coppery brass disc bearing embossed 'White Horse of Kent on 'Invicta' scroll', the reverse inscribed to the nurse within laurel wreath 'ELEANOR JESSIE BENNETT 1922 - 1925'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear, complete with safety chain.
Diameter approx 29mm.  read more

Code: 70620

35.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1943 wartime issue 'General Nursing Council For England & Wales State Registered Nurse chromium plated enamel pin badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmingham' and awarded to 'S.A. CRYER S.R.N. 125257 17. 12. 43'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 70619

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A good original circa 1955 period 'Worthing Hospital award badge'; large coppery brass disc bearing embossed ornate cross, inscribed around the outer edge 'UNBOUNDED COURAGE AND COMPASSION JOINED and suspended from a Worthing Hospital pin bar; the reverse inscribed to the recipient 'W.BRIEN AUGUST 1955'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear.
Height appr...  read more

Code: 69076

45.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1960's period 'Wanstead Hospital nurses pin badge' gilt brass example displaying white enamel title surround, embossed red cross with lamp of knowledge to centre on gilt stippled ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham' and inscribed 'W.D.Stewart. August 1960 - August 1963.'. Very good condition, complete with original pin ...  read more

Code: 70618

A scarce hard to find circa 1930's period 'Unionist Party in Scotland pin badge' in the shape of a Canterbury Cross inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing a 'Union (Jack) Flag over white saltire on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham'. Good condition. complete with original pin fittings, minor nick to the enamel on the lower ar...  read more

Code: 70617

25.00 GBP

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A rare original post 1927 possibly Second World War period 'Vickers Armstrongs Ltd Ambulance Corps Crayford lapel badge', large gilt brass example in the form of a white enamel flown flag bearing diagonal red cross with title details between each arm; the reverse impressed in relief 'The Property of Vickers - Armstrong Ltd. Crayford' and impressed with official identification number '103'. Good...  read more

Code: 70616

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A scarce original pre 1887 Victorian period Welsh historical interest 'Cardiff County Superannuation & Benefit Society badge', ornate gilt example bearing embossed blue enamel title surround, the top centre displaying a shield from the 'Cardiff City Arms' depicting a rampant Dragon supporting in front of a Leek a Flag Staff charged with three Chevrons; the reverse impressed with early maker's d...  read more

Code: 70615

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A good original late 1940's issue 'Bristol Speedway Supporters Club pin badge' in the form of a Bulldog, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Gladman & Norman B'Ham.18.' on one straight line on title bar, with additional 1948, 1949 and 1950 bars. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress lines or enamel loss, an excellent example.
Height approx 66mm.  read more

Code: 70614

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd tanker driver's cap badge', large heavy duty brass and white metal example made up from three parts bearing the circa 1950's Shell style applied logo and 'BP' shield inlaid with enamel. Very good used condition, complete with original two loop fittings to reverse and split pin.
Height approx 47mm.  read more

Code: 70613

65.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Ulster Volunteer Medical & Nursing Corps badge' gilt crowned blue enamel title circlet 'U.V.M. & N.C. For God & Ulster' the centre bearing Red Cross on white enamel ground with 'Red Hand of Ulster' shield below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Sharman. D. Neill Ltd Belfast' and 'Rd.No.629010' a registration, design and patent date of 1913, wit...  read more

Code: 70612

A very scarce original circa 1930's period full sized 'Proficiency in Red Cross Administration & Organization pin badge; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and inscribed '309 E ROWBURY'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.  read more

Code: 70611

40.00 GBP

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A very scarce original post 1930's period 'Somerset Special Constabulary badge' possibly issued to Sergeants, in the form of a large gilt brass title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the central shield displaying an embossed red enamel Wyvern holding a Mace; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress m...  read more

Code: 70610

A good original circa 1960's period 'Pontin's Pakefield gilt brass badge' in the shape of a small flag flown from a mast and with purple translucent enamel, the canton depicting a white gull. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 22 x 16mm.  read more

Code: 70609

10.00 GBP

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A good original 'Butlin's 1951 Skegness pressed gilt brass badge' in the form of a brown suitcase with blue enamel luggage label title. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height approx 20mm.  read more

Code: 70608

15.00 GBP

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