A rare original circa 1943 Second World War period 'Womens Voluntary Service Rest Centre Armband '; maroon silk cotton embroidered 'Crowned WVS' initials over 'REST CENTRE'. Good condition, colour remains bright, minor old moth specks .
Width folded approx 170mm.

Introduced in 1943 and used as a form of identification.  read more

Code: 69012

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1939 period Second World War period 'Women's Transport Service, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry shoulder title cloth badge'; plum-colour embroidered title on fawn worsted background. Fair to good condition, some minor service wear, the reverse with remains of some black felt residue where it was glued to a display board.
Length approx 118mm.
Introduced in 1939 f...  read more

Code: 69011

40.00 GBP

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A rare original pre 1943 period Second World War period 'Dover Borough Special Constable Police lapel badge'; chromium plated King's Crowned dotted title surround, the central disc depicting the distinct capital letters 'DSC' on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birminham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no ...  read more

Code: 69010

65.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa Second World War period 'Staffordshire Women's Auxiliary Police Corps pin badge'; chromium plated King's Crowned dotted title surround, the central disc depicting a 'Stafford Knot' and 'W.A.P.C.' on blue enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor flaws to red enamel crown.
Height approx 29mm.  read more

Code: 69009

30.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'Special Constable chromium plated badge'; King George VI crowned blue enamel title surround 'North Riding S.C', the centre bearing an embossed Yorkshire Rose; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham' and impressed with official issue number '1827'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, n...  read more

Code: 69008

30.00 GBP

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A very scarce original early pattern 'Scouts County Secretary officer stick pin badge', miniature brass arrowhead NO stars inlaid with red enamel the centre displaying a 'S'. Very good condition, complete with original early feature spiral turned stick pin fitting, no stress mark or damage to the enamel.
Height appox 19mm.
Overall 66mm.  read more

Code: 69007

80.00 GBP

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A good original post 1937 period 'Trinity House Pilot cap badge'; woven gold bullion wreath set on padded black woollen felt backing bearing demi-lion facing front, holding a sword in the right paw, silvered anchor to centre, with black herringbone pattern cotton lining to reverse. Good condition, gold bullion now toned.
Height approx 66mm.  read more

Code: 69006

40.00 GBP

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A good original circa Second World War period Royal Navy 'His Majesty's Ship' cap tally'; embroidery gold wire 'H.M.S.' on full length ribbon. Very good used condition.
Length approx 95mm.  read more

Code: 69005

15.00 GBP

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A good original wartime period 'Royal Air Force pilots wing badge' this pattern normally found worn on the Battledress Blouse. Good condition, small defect to left point of wing.
Width approx 112mm.  read more

Code: 69004

60.00 GBP

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A good original pair of wartime composition ID tags issued to 'W.BARLOW 62213 R.A.F.' plus an 'Royal Air Force brass cap badge'. Very good condition.
The Royal Air Force service number would indicate that W.BARLOW enlisted at RAF Station CARDINGTON in September 1939.  read more

Code: 69003

30.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Voluntary Aid Detachment MIDDLESEX VAD Nursing Service' large circular embroidered felt cloth badge, worn by a member of the joint War Organisation of the 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John'. Generally very good condition, complete with black herringbone pattern backing, colour remains bright, edge with nick where it has been removed from uni...  read more

Code: 69002

150.00 GBP

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A good original 'British Red Cross Society County of Cornwall gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R Gaunt London' and inscribed '23259 B.G.E.GLOVER'. Very good condition, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height approx 50mm.
The British Red Cross Society County / Branch badge was Instituted in 1911 and Discontinued in 1956.  read more

Code: 69001

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society County of Surrey Detachment 36 cap badge'; gilt and enamel example the reverse with original two blade fittings replaced with period pin. Very good condition, no damage to enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 35mm.  read more

Code: 69000

20.00 GBP

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A very scarce original post 1934 short lived 2nd pattern issue 'Womens Legion uniform cap badge'; large die-stamped bronzed laurel sprays resting on Laitin scroll 'ORA ET LABORA' (pray and work) joined at the top by 'WL' with rose on each side of the laurel; winged figure on Globe to voided centre. Very good condition, compete with original substantial pin fittings.
Height approx 43mm.read more

Code: 68999

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society County of Surrey cap badge'; gilt brass and enamel example the reverse complete with original two blade fittings. Very good condition, no damage to enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Height 36mm.  read more

Code: 62496

18.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period ' Barclay, Curle & Co Ltd On His Majesty"s Service Works identification numbered badge'; gilt convex circlet inlaid with blue enamel 'Crown G R' over 'O.H.M.S' with white company title below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.J.Dingley B'Ham' and official issue number '3336'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no ...  read more

Code: 68998

A good original First World War period 'C.Lindley & Co Ltd on war service identification badge'; gilt circlet with blue enamel trim, Crowned O.H.M.W. central bar with 'CL & Co Ld below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear.
Diameter approx 28mm.
C.Lindley & C...  read more

Code: 68997

A scarce original early circa 1933 'Have You Ever Been Lonely, Have You Ever Been Blue, gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting a flapper with powder compact, wearing a red skimpy dress, within a horseshoe title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham 'Regd 783890' a registered, design and patent date of 1933. Very good condition, complete...  read more

Code: 68996

85.00 GBP

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A good ORIGINAL early 'Butlin's 1948 Skegness gilt and enamel badge' displaying a pink mermaid, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Tenby St Birmingham 1'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor enamel very minor infill flaws, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 68995

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Air League lapel badge; small silver plated stylized eagle bearing blue enamel scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height approx 25mm.
In 1938 The Air League founded the Air Defence Cadet Corps...  read more

Code: 68994

15.00 GBP

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