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Union Jack Crossed Flags gilt and enamel patriotic badge

Union Jack Crossed Flags gilt and enamel patriotic badge

A scarce original circa mid 20th century 'Crossed Union Flags pin brooch'; an unusual petite gilt metal convex example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with possibly an old replacement pin, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 28 x 20mm.  read more

Code: 69783

35.00 GBP

Blarney Kissing Stone Irish Lucky Charm Badge

Blarney Kissing Stone Irish Lucky Charm Badge

A scarce original early 20th century 'Blarney Kissing Stone lucky charm pin brooch' from Blarney Castle, County Cork in the form of a unmarked silver plated circular green translucent enamel title surround, from which dangles a fragment of limestone which history tells us "conveys persuasive powers to those who kiss it and endows a golden tongue to influence whom you please". Very good conditio...  read more

Code: 69782

75.00 GBP

WW2 ATS Personnel Attached Welsh Guards Breast Badge

WW2 ATS Personnel Attached Welsh Guards Breast Badge

A scarce original Second World War period unusual 'Auxiliary Territorial Service badge'; die-cast brass Leek of cap badge design originally fitted with substantial pin and hook fastening worn by ATS members attached to the Welsh Guards on the breast of their tunic. Very good condition.
Height approx 47mm.  read more

Code: 69781

65.00 GBP

The Royal Society of St.George For England Medal

The Royal Society of St.George For England Medal

A scarce original circa 1930's period full size 'The Royal Society of St.George For England Order'; fine quality ornate unmarked gilt and enamel example, the centre mounted with 'Saint George and the Dragon' device, suspended from blue enamel suspension title bar by a cream silk ribbon with Red Cross and gilt rose named to reverse 'PELLOW'. Good condition, complete with original single pin fitt...  read more

Code: 69780

75.00 GBP

WW2 Fighter Plane copper penny fundraising badge

WW2 Fighter Plane copper penny fundraising badge

A scarce original original Second World War period aircraft badge, skillfully made from a copper penny and sold to raise funds, very similar in form to a 'German ME410' heavy fighter plane flown by the Luftwaffe circa 1943 to 1944. Good condition, with an applied brass safety pin fitting bearing traces of solder.
Length approx 22mm.
Wingspan approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 69779

45.00 GBP

WW2 Civil Defence Driver Shoulder Title Badge introduced 1941

WW2 Civil Defence Driver Shoulder Title Badge introduced 1941

A scarce circa 1941 Second World War period 'Civil Defence shoulder title badge' old gold silk embroidered 'DRIVER' on wool oval backing. Very good unissued condition, paper lined.
Width approx 74mm.
The Driver shoulder title was often worn unofficially by Ambulance Drivers to distinguish themselves from the Ambulance Attendants.   read more

Code: 69778

25.00 GBP

Womens Voluntary Service WVS coat buttons name tape, herringbone wool sample

Womens Voluntary Service WVS coat buttons name tape, herringbone wool sample

A good original vintage period 'Women's Voluntary Service useful samples taken from a wool herringbone coat, with name tape 'A.KARR'. in the form of buttons, silk lining sample and the sort of wool material used to make a coat.  read more

Code: 69777

15.00 GBP

Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom RCN badge

Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom RCN badge

A good original 'Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom gilt and enamel pin badge' the reverse impressed 'FATTORINI'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 39mm.  read more

Code: 69776

15.00 GBP

Butlins Car Club enamel pin badge by J.R.Gaunt

Butlins Car Club enamel pin badge by J.R.Gaunt

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: 69775

20.00 GBP

Austin Motor Company Limited winged steering wheel advertising pin badge

Austin Motor Company Limited winged steering wheel advertising pin badge

A good original circa 1940's 'Austin Motor cars promotional pin badge'; white metal die stamped example in the form of the companies logo a winged steering wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings..
Size approx 36 x 23mm.
'Austin Motor Company Limited' founded in 1905 by Herbert Austin was a manufacturer of British motor vehicles. In 1952 it was merged with ...  read more

Code: 69774

SOLD

S S Avoceta Yeoward Line ships wheel badge Sunk by torpedo 1941

S S Avoceta Yeoward Line ships wheel badge Sunk by torpedo 1941

A rare original circa 1922 to 1941 period 'S.S. Avoceta gilt and enamel pin brooch', the 'Yeoward Line Shipping Company' enamelled flag mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor stress lines to the enamel company flag.
Diameter approx 27mm.
S.S. Avoceta was launched in September 1922, during the Second World War she was sun...  read more

Code: 69773

120.00 GBP

WW1 Volunteer War Workers officially numbered badge by J.R.Gaunt

WW1 Volunteer War Workers officially numbered badge by J.R.Gaunt

A good original First World War period Crowned 'VW' Volunteer Workers bronzed brass pin badge, the reverse with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '61855'. Very good condition, complete with original substantial pin fittings.
Height approx 31mm.

In 1940 a similar badge was approved by the War Office although the use of the ...  read more

Code: 69772

15.00 GBP

WW2 Free French 'Amis des Voluntaires Francais' AVF supporters badge

WW2 Free French 'Amis des Voluntaires Francais' AVF supporters badge

A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters pin badge' small gilt circular example enamelled in the colours of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials 'A.V.F' (Amis des Voluntaires Francais) in straight line. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 18mm.  read more

Code: 69771

25.00 GBP

Salute The Soldier Borough of Southall wartime fundraising badge

Salute The Soldier Borough of Southall wartime fundraising badge

A scarce original wartime period 'Salute The Soldier Borough of Southall celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War, it portrays a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Very good condition, complete with pin fitting, colours remain bright, an excellent example.
Diameter approx 25mm.
Salute The Soldier logo was designed by the artist Abram Ga...  read more

Code: 69770

90.00 GBP

Robertsons 1980 Golly Fireman advertising badge long hose nozzle

Robertsons 1980 Golly Fireman advertising badge long hose nozzle

A good original circa 1980's 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly Fireman promotional badge', this example with long hose nozzle, the reverse impressed with maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons P.M. Ltd.'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish.
Height approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 69769

15.00 GBP

Robertsons 1980 Golly Fireman advertising badge short hose nozzle

Robertsons 1980 Golly Fireman advertising badge short hose nozzle

A good original circa 1980's 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly Fireman promotional badge', this example with short hose nozzle, the reverse impressed with maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons P.M. Ltd.'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish.
Height approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 69768

15.00 GBP

National Fire Service NFS firemans cap badge

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 approx 46mm.
In 1941 the 'Auxiliary Fire Service' and the local authori...  read more

Code: 67978

SOLD

Robertsons Golly 2000 European Cup football players badge set

Robertsons Golly 2000 European Cup football players badge set

A scarce original 'Special Edition European Cup 2000 Golly Set of six footballer player badges' each displaying their team colours and complete with perspex presentation case, outer card cover and 'Certificate of Authenticity' the reverse impressed to each '© J.Robertson's" and official issue number. Very good condition, complete with original clutch pins and retainers, enamel perfect.  read more

Code: 63869

35.00 GBP

Royal Eastern Counties Hospital 1969 silver nurses badge Colchester Essex

Royal Eastern Counties Hospital 1969 silver nurses badge Colchester Essex

A good original circa late 1960's fine quality 'Royal Eastern Counties Hospital nurses qualification badge', silver example in the form of a cross, bearing the Heraldic shields of Essex, Cambridge and Norwich inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1969 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini). Excellent clean condition, complete with orig...  read more

Code: 62406

35.00 GBP

Civil Defence Warden Matching Pair of Printed Shoulder Titles Badges

Civil Defence Warden Matching Pair of Printed Shoulder Titles Badges

A good original from mid 1943 Second World War period 'Civil Defence Warden matching pair of calico printed shoulder titles flashes. Good condition.
Width approx 86mm.  read more

Code: 69767

20.00 GBP