A scarce original wartime pre 1941 silver plated badge with pale blue enamel circlet inscribed 'Forewarned is Forearmed Observer Corps', the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London. Very good condition, complete original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 65392

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1941 to 1947 issue 'Royal Observer Corps other ranks cloth badge' worn on the left breast of the Battledress Blouse; large bound edged dark blue woven oval, bearing a light blue embroidered King George VI crowned circlet, title and eagle to the centre, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition.
Height approx 93mm.
The Observer Corps was fou...  read more

Code: 65391

A good original circa 1941 to 1952 late issue 'Royal Observer Corps other ranks beret badge', die stamped chromium plated example bearing laurel sprays surmounted by a King George VI Crown with 'Forewarned is Forearmed' scroll below, the voided centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fitt...  read more

Code: 65390

15.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1941 to 1952 issue 'Royal Observer Corps other ranks beret badge', die stamped white metal example bearing laurel sprays surmounted by a King George VI Crown with 'Forewarned is Forearmed' scroll below, the voided centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and ...  read more

Code: 65389

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Free French supporters badge' small delicate silver coloured miniature circlet 'Cross of Lorraine' to voided centre, designed to be worn on a chain as necklace or attached to bracelet. Very good condition, complete with original light weight suspension ring.
Diameter 17mm.  read more

Code: 65388

A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French gentleman supporter lapel badge' small gilt brass circular example bearing the colours of the French flag and 'Cross of Lorraine' but without the usual initials 'A.V.F' (Amis des Voluntaires Francais). Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, very minor scratches.
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Code: 65387

A scarce original Second World War period English made 'Free French pin badge' gilt brass circular example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel 'Union Jack' inset with panel bearing partial Cross of Lorraine' and inscribed 'Resurgam 1940', additional bars top and bottom 'Les Francais de Grande-Bretagne'; the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18' and impressed with...  read more

Code: 65386

A scarce original Second World War period English made 'Free French lapel badge' gilt brass circular example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel 'Union Jack' inset with panel bearing partial Cross of Lorraine' and inscribed 'Resurgam 1940', additional bars top and bottom 'Les Francais de Grande-Bretagne' the reverse impressed with official issue number '735'. Very good condition, complete wi...  read more

Code: 65385

A scarce original circa 1940's British made 'Free French stick pin badge'; small unmarked silver coloured miniature map of France, surmounted by a blue enamel 'V' for Victory symbol with superimposed 'Cross of Lorraine'. Very good condition, complete with single pin fitting, enamel intact.
Badge height 18mm.
Overall with pin 34mm.  read more

Code: 65384

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's British made 'Free French supporters badge'; gilt brass small map of France inlaid with blue enamel, with superimposed 'Cross of Lorraine' and 'FRANCE' standing boldly to the centre, in turn mounted on a slim bar, very typical of the period. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (original pin reaffixed), no stress marks or damage to the enamel.<...  read more

Code: 65383

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A scarce original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Navy FNFL heavier duty pin badge'; small pattern diamond shaped gilt brass enamel example, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and 'France Libre'; the reverse impressed with very low official issue number '166' and 'Regd No 838307' a registered, design and patent date of 1939. Very good condition, complete with original p...  read more

Code: 65382

80.00 GBP

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A good original post 1940 Second World War period small size English made 'Free French Navy pin badge'; small diamond shaped gilt brass enamel example bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and 'France Libre'; the reverse impressed with 'Regd No 83830' a registered, design and patent date of 1939. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
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Code: 65381

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A rare original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Air Force official pilot's wing badge'; full size gilt brass example bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' within a red, white and blue shield mounted with star and bearing a V shaped title below 'FAFL' (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres); the reverse impressed with official issue number '4768'. Good condition, complete with...  read more

Code: 65380

250.00 GBP

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A very rare original early issue 'British Red Cross Society London Woolwich gilt and enamel pin badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal service wear to the enamel.
Height 50mm.  read more

Code: 65379

50.00 GBP

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A rare original, early half of the 20th century 'Royal Portsmouth Queen Alexandra Hospitals School of Nursing badge'; large gilt brass and enamel example, displaying 'Star and Crescent' to centre on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Purser Medallists Portsmouth'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel almost perfect but for some min...  read more

Code: 65378

A good original circa 1970s 'Blackburn and District Hospitals pin badge, believed to be from Queen's Park Hospital, chromium plated example depicting Coat of Arms with Latin motto 'Pari Passu' (on equal footing). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65377

A good original vintage period 'School of Radiography Bradford gilt and enamel pin badge. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 33mm.  read more

Code: 65376

30.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1994 period 'The National Nursery Examination Board nurses pin badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1994 and maker's details 'TK&S' (Toye, Kenning & Spencer). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order.
Diameter approx 25mm.
'The National Nursery Examination Board' was founded ...  read more

Code: 65374

A scarce original circa 1911 to 1914 short lived 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in red cross work gilt and enamel medal', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no stress or damage to the enamel..
Diameter 26mm.
Height approx 71mm.  read more

Code: 65373

A good original full sized unnamed gilt medal as issued in 1920, the obverse with Red Cross within laurel wreath and title surround 'British Red Cross Society For War Service 1914-1918', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' to the bar and Latin motto 'Inter Arma Caritas' (In War, Charity). Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar ...  read more

Code: 65372

30.00 GBP

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