A scarce original First World War period 'Army Recruiting Staff badge'; large impressive gilt brass example bearing George V Royal Arms to centre, within patriotic red, white and blue enamel title surround. Very good condition, complete with original lapel fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 64616

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, the centre bearing 45th AREA (Derbyshire or Nottingham) on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lowe Chester'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 64615

A rare original First World War period 'WLA Womens Land Army Agricultural Section silver pin badge' similar to the official L.A.A.S cloth service award badge given by the Land Army Agricultural Section but smaller impressed 'Sterling' and with maker's details 'T.L.M' (Thomas Lyster Mott) a style of initials used between 1918 and 1932. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
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Code: 64614

A scarce original First World War period 'Women's Land Army Good Service Ribbon award badge' presented by the 'LAAS' (Land Army Agricultural Section); woven green silk cotton shield, Crown surmounting the letters 'WLA GS LAAS' in yellow and red embroidered thread, folded and stitched to the edge, black cotton herringbone lining. Good condition, colours remain bright, minor service wear.
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Code: 64613

A scarce original First World War period 'Voluntary Aid Detachment MIDDLESEX VAD General 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 hessian backing, colour remains bright, edge with nicks where it has been removed from uniform.
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Code: 64612

A scarce original First World War period 'Voluntary Aid Detachment VAD General 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'. Good condition, complete with fawn herringbone backing, minor service wear.
Diameter approx 66mm.  read more

Code: 64611

A scarce original early 1940's period 'British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC large gilt brass cap badge' bearing a griffin on torse to centre within an oak leaf wreath displaced by an astral crown. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 49mm.
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Code: 64610

A scarce original '1963 BARC Goodwood pair of Lion shield pattern badges', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and both impressed with official issue numbers 'No 389'. Very good condition, complete with original cord and pin fittings, this with fracture crack to top pin and is vulnerable to snap if strained, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 64609

A scarce original 1964 period 'Mallory Park Motor Club badge' rounded square gilt example with white enamel title surround, the centre depicting the motor racing circuit to the centre on black enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and official low issue 'No.9'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.  read more

Code: 64608

A scarce original late issue 'Boys Brigade pipers proficiency badge', nickel bagpipe with single piercing to longest drone, circular piercing to the B's. Very good condition, retaining original tube pin fittings and flat-rolled catch.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 64607

A scarce original Second World War wartime period 'English Electric East Works Aircraft manufacturing company identification war workers badge'; gilt metal example in the form of a stylized wing inlaid with blue enamel inscribed 'EAST WORKS', the central disc bearing early style 'EE' logo and official issue number '68142'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no...  read more

Code: 64606

120.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1950's period 'The English Electric Company Limited pin badge'; large gilt brass example in the form of a stylized wing inlaid with blue enamel, the central disc bearing late pattern 'EE' logo on red enamel ground. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor stress marks to left tip and service wear.
Wingspan 69mm.
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Code: 64605

160.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa First World War period miniature bayonet pin badge with mother of pearl grip and impressed 'Ypres' across the blade, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'TF' in a circle. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear.
Length approx 44mm.  read more

Code: 64604

A scarce original First World War period 'Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; ornate gilt brass laurel leaves surround with red, white and blue patriotiic Union Flag disc applied to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 64602

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, the centre bearing 4th Area (Lancaster) on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lowe Chester'. Fair condition, original buttonhole lapel replaced with old pin fitting, stress marks and enamel loss, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 64601

A rare original First World War period quickly produced 'Voluntary Recruiting Staff badge'; small celluloid tin button example bearing George V crown to centre, within patriotic red, white and blue title surround; the rim printed with unusual maker's details 'Ivorine Manf & Co 34 Gt.Titchfield St. W' (situated in London). Good condition, complete with original early pattern round lapel fitting,...  read more

Code: 64600

A rare original First World War period 'Queen Marys Needlework Guild gilt and enamel medal', the badge suspended from a red and wihite silk ribbon and enamel suspension bar inscribed 'Highgate W.H.S.D' (War Hospital Supply Depot). Very good condition, complete with original curled ended pin fitting, silk ribbon all intact, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height approx 79mm.
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Code: 64599

140.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period circular gilt badge with central Crown within blue enamel title surround 'On War Service 1914'; the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'D.G.Collins London'. Fair condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with bruises and chips. Price reflects.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 64598

A scarce original First World War period Colonial Government Service identification badge'; blue enamel gilt title circlet, bearing embossed 'GRI Crowned cypher' (George Rex Imperator) to centre on seeded ground, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1998'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
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Code: 64597

A scarce original First World War period British made 'Canadian Red Cross Society 1914 pin badge'; blue enamel gilt brass circlet, the centre bearing white 'Maple Leaf' with red cross on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minimal service wear.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 64596