A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 35 Squadron gilt and enamel pin badge', depicting a Pegasus winged horses head and Latin motto 'Uno Animo Agimus' (we act with one accord); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65530

50.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1940's 1950's period 'Royal Air Force Escaping Society brass lapel badge' bearing the Latin motto 'Solvitur Ambulando' (solved by walking).the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham' an address format used between circa 1945 and 1954. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, no damage to the ena...  read more

Code: 65528

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930 period 'Cow & Gate Milk Food' promotional lucky charm, in the form of their trademark baby symbol; hollow silver example the front impressed "Smiler" the reverse inscribed in relief 'Cow & Gate Brings Health & Happiness' and impressed 'Sterling Silver". Very good condition, no dents or cracks.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 65527

80.00 GBP

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A rare original Victorian antique in the form of a 'Chatelaine pin badge' impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1898, maker's details 'P&T' (Pearce & Thompson Vyse Street, Birmingham and 'Rd 310734' a Registered Design and Patent Date for the year 1898; the curtain pole style hollow bar from which is suspended a miniature thimble, scissors, scent bottle. penknife and button hook. Good ...  read more

Code: 65526

180.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Lucky Charm' memento in the form of a fine quality studded horseshoe, the reverse embossed 'GOOD LUCK' and impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1941, maker's details 'HG&S' (Henry Griffith & Sons Ltd), 'REGn No. 761012 England' a Registered Design and Patent Date for the year 1931.Very good condition, complete with suspension ring.
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Code: 65525

A rare original First World War Good Luck Charm in the form of a hollow silver miniature doll, the front impressed 'Fumsup', the arms are moveable, the wooden head with four leaf clover to the forehead and complete with white glass eyes, the reverse with embossed with faint 'Touch Wood' and 'Rd 636612' a Registered Design and Patent Date for the year 1914. Very good condition, complete with ori...  read more

Code: 65524

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 'UNION FLAG'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring.
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Code: 65523

A good original vintage period attractive 'Irish Shamrock Leprechaun souvenir brooch' gold coloured plated example depicting an embossed mischievous elf of Irish folklore usually believed to reveal the hiding place of treasure if caught. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings with roller safety catch in good worling order, some age wear to plating.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 65522

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original mid 19th century miniature brass example inscribed to the obverse 'PESA LETTERE No 161926' with dial marked out in 'GRAMMI' (grms) the reverse impressed 'TELE FUN KEN' within an eight pointed arrow star. Sold as a collectors item only, accuracy not guaranteed.
Diameter 29mm.  read more

Code: 65521

60.00 GBP

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A very scarce original King George VI period 'No 115 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a dexter hand erased at the wrist holding a tiller and motto 'Despite The Elements', the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 65520

120.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Air Force classical style gilt brooch with dangling biplane', believed to have been made by 'Herbert Bushell & Son Ltd Birmingham' but unmarked. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 43mm.
Height approx 40mm.  read more

Code: 65519

60.00 GBP

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A very rare original Victorian period 'Primrose League Cycling Corps pin badge' large gilt blue enamel title strap, eight star points radiating from the voided centre to represent a cycle wheel, with primrose motto at the hub; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'W.O. Lewis Birm'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height appro...  read more

Code: 65518

250.00 GBP

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A very scarce original '1968 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bailey Marlow' 'Not Transferable' and official issue number '2192'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord, gilt finish remains bright.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-o...  read more

Code: 65517

160.00 GBP

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A scarce original gentlemen membership and guest, matching pair of ' British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1950 badges', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and both impressed with official issue numbers 'No 514'. Very good condition, complete with original cord and reverse pin fitting, top pin now absent, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 65516

A scarce original 'British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1949 guest badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and impressed with official issue numbers 'No 332'. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 65515

A scarce original gentlemen's 'British Automobile Racing Club Goodwood 1949 badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and impressed with official issue numbers 'No 597'. Very good condition, complete with original cord, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 65514

A rare antique set of '1920 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel membership badges, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Dobson & Sons 110 New Bond St. W.' and all with matching official issue numbers 'No 1155'. Very good condition, complete with original cord and pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright and housed in original presentation card box w...  read more

Code: 65513

2500.00 GBP

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A good original 1901 to 1922 period 'Royal Dublin Fusiliers brass button'; embossed grenade bearing a King's Crown within title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'HOBSON & SONS LEXINGTON ST LONDON'. Good condition, complete with shank.
Diameter 19mm.
Worn until 1922 when the Regiment was disbanded on the inception of the Irish Free State.  read more

Code: 65512

A scarce original circa 1881 to 1901 period 'Royal Irish Regiment tunic button'; Victorian Crowned circlet bearing the motto 'Virtutis Namurcensis Praemium' (Reward for Valour at Namur) with Harp to centre, all set within Shamrock sprays; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'PITT & Co 50 ST. MARTINS LANE LONDON'. Good condition, complete with shank, original gilt finish now worn back to ...  read more

Code: 65511

20.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War early circa 1914 period 'Lord Kitchener recruitment advertising celluloid tin button badge' in the form of black and white photographic image of 'Lord Kitchener' wearing the cap of a British field marshal, he stares and points at the viewer calling them to enlist in the British Army and inscribed 'I WANT YOU' this set on a red, white and blue coloured patr...  read more

Code: 65510

60.00 GBP

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