WW1 L'Union Fait La Force Britain Belgium alliance badge
A scarce original First World War period English made badge; large circular silver plated example, the centre bearing a 'Belgium Lion' with enamel stripe in national colours, the motto surround inlaid with dark blue enamel 'L'Union fait la force' and 'Eendracht baart macht' (Unity Makes Strength); the reverse with personalized scratched messge 'TO MY DARLING LYNNE'. Very good condition, complet... read more
60.00 GBP
1884 Four Oaks Park Racecourse horse racing badge
A rare original Victorian gentlemen's '1884 Four Oaks Park Racecourse Club membership badge', from this short lived racecouse, based in 'Sutton Coldfield Birmingham' from 1881-1889; bronzed example, the reverse impressed with official low issue numbers '69'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension bar with pin fittings and blue silk ribbon, this now in a very fragile state. read more
600.00 GBP
Thanet and Herne Harriers hunt button E.Tautz & Sons London
A rare original Victorian period 'Thanet and Herne Harriers flat gilt brass hunt button' bearing the lined serif letters 'TH' the reverse impressed with maker's details 'E.Tautz & Sons London'. Very good condition, complete with original shank.
Diameter 22mm.
Edward Tautz founded E. Tautz in 1867. The business changed its name to E. Tautz & Sons In 1875.
In 1898 the store w... read more
60.00 GBP
Tynedale Hunt Club fox head brass button Northumberland
A good original vintage period 'Tynedale Hunt Club brass button' constructed from two parts, bearing an embossed title strap, the centre depicting a fox head on lined ground. Good condition, minor wear.
Diameter 22mm. read more
Middlesex Women's Institutes For Home and Country WI badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Middlesex W I Home & Country pin badge'; large embossed green enamel title circlet on gilt seeded ground, the sides displaced by a red Rose and green Ivy leaf with red enamel shield to the centre bearing the three seaxes from the County Arms; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works B'Ham' (1933 to 1939). Very g... read more
Federation of Essex Women's Institutes WI badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Federation of Essex Women's Institutes pin badge'; gilt brass laurel circlet, red enamel title surround, the central red shield displaying three seaxes from the Arms of Essex (granted in 1925) on green enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm. read more
12.00 GBP
City of London Police Reserve Special Constable badge
A good original circa early issue 'City of London Police Reserve Special Constable lapel badge'; gilt 'City of London Coat of Arms' bearing the Latin motto 'Domine Dirige Nos' (Lord, direct us), within red enamel title circlet; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and low issue number '317'. Very good clean condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress... read more
National Union of Railwaymen NUR trade union membership badge fob
A good original circa 1920's period early issue 'National Union of Railwaymen membership badge'; brass and enamel clover shape fob, the obverse with blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting a Locomotive train on red enamel ground, crossed red and green signalling flags above; the reverse with legend 'Workers of the World Unite' 'NUR flag, globe and shaking hands. Good condition, complet... read more
25.00 GBP
Southmead Hospital Bristol nurses pin badge
A scarce original Second World War period nurses pin badge from the 'Southmead Hospital Bristol'; large silver plated 'Maltese Cross' inlaid with light blue enamel, title circlet and centre bearing 'Coat of Arms of the Bristol City Council' on dark blue enamel ground; the reverse inscribed 'NURSE C.O.B.Evans 1944 - 47'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the ename... read more
The Salvation Army Red Shield Worker Serving H.M.Forces pin badge
A scarce original wartime period 'The Salvation Army pin badge' in the form of a gilt metal blue enamel bar 'SERVING H.M.FORCES' the top centre displaced by a red shield inscribed 'The Salvation Army Red Shield Worker'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 50 x 16mm. read more
Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto Ltd ARP air raid precautions badge
A rare original Second World War period 'Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto Ltd air raid precautions pin badge'; chromium plated shield shape example, inlaid with dark blue enamel, bearing the companies 'LDC' logo, red enamel 'ARP' below, with additional central bar 'Lancashire Crypto'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham.' Very good condition, complet... read more
Voluntary Land Corps VLC agricultural home front badge
A scarce original wartime period 'Voluntary Land Corps' home front badge, horseshoe title surround inlaid with white enamel, the centre depicting three sheaves of corn on light blue ground with 'VLC' initials below. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 26mm. read more
Robertsons Golly cricketer white waistcoat advertising badge FATTORINI
A good original circa 1950's 'Robertson's Golly Cricketer badge' wearing dark blue coat, white waistcoat, solid brass between legs, displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St. B'Ham'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Robertsons Golly scout white waistcoat advertising badge Richard Gomm ENGLAND
A rare original circa 1950's period 'Robertson's golly scout promotional badge', this example with fawn bush hat, pop eyes, long mouth, small fleur-de-lis emblem and white waistcoat with advertising slogan 'Golden Shred', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Richard.Gomm Ford Street B'Ham ENGLAND'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the... read more
Robertsons Golly scout white waistcoat advertising badge R.E.V. Gomm
A good original circa 1950's period 'Robertson's golly scout promotional badge', this example with fawn bush hat, pop eyes, small fleur-de-lis emblem and white waistcoat with advertising slogan 'Golden Shred', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'R.E.V.Gomm Frederick St B'Ham.1'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, manufactur... read more
WW1 Nottingham National Shell Factory Canteen half penny token badge
A good original First World War period 'Nottingham National Shell Factory Canteen half penny pinky coloured plastic token' bearing printed details. Fair condition, scratch marks.
Diameter approx 30mm.
The Nottingham National Shell Factory manufacturing high explosive and smoke shell was set up in the mid- 1916 and operated from 'Spring Close Works, Commercial Street, Old Lenton, N... read more
WW2 Royal Arsenal Woolwich Royal Ordnance Factory officially numbered badge
A good original Second World War period 'Royal Arsenal Woolwich hand painted brass personalised lapel badge' bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T & S Ltd B'Ham' and stamped with official issue number 'B3990'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, small knock to left lower edge.
Diameter approx 26mm. read more
WW2 Royal Arsenal Woolwich Royal Ordnance Factory officially numbered badge
A good original Second World War period 'Royal Arsenal Woolwich gilt brass lapel badge' bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T & S Ltd B'Ham' and stamped with official issue number 'K1628'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 26mm. read more
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory 4 munition workers pin badge
A scarce original circa 1940 to 1942 warime period 'Royal Ordnance Factory 4 munition workers brass pin badge, bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.L.M. Ltd B'Ham' (Thomas Lyster Mott Vyse Street, Birmingham) and official issue number '4814'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 31mm. read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory 5 munition factory workers badge
A very scarce original circa 1940 to 1942 wartime period period 'Royal Ordnance Factory 5 munition factory workers hand painted brass personalised lapel badge, bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.L.M. Ltd B'Ham' (Thomas Lyster Mott Vyse Street, Birmingham) and official issue number '3400'. Very good condition, complete with origina... read more
60.00 GBP