A very scarce original Second World War period fine quality 'Auxiliary Fire Service silver lapel badge' the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1939 and the very distinct trademark intertwined initials 'CH' of the very collected maker 'Charles Horner' of Mickey Mouse fame. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting.
Height 28mm.
In 1941 th...  read more

Code: 65277

A scarce original gilt and enamel 'Meltonian Cream' advertising badge, depicting a gentleman in morning dress sporting a top hat and monocle, standing on a jar of 'Meltonian' shoe cream, the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18' and 'Copyright'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
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Code: 58225

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1932 'Meltonian Man figural character promotional gilt and enamel variant badge, depicting a gentleman in morning dress sporting a top hat and monocle, standing on a jar of 'Meltonian' shoe cream, with scarce scroll inscribed 'I.S.P.C.S' (International Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Shoes); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ha...  read more

Code: 65276

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A scarce original circa 1920's period 'The Hull Times Newspaper children's club membership pixie badge'; small gilt example inlaid with blue and white enamel, depicting two pixies holding a banner scroll inscribed 'HULL TIMES CHILDREN'S CLUB'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Hockley St, (Brimingham) Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no ...  read more

Code: 65275

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A scarce original 'B.B.C.Radio Circle badge'; gilt brass title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting a clock set at a quarter past five, on white ground, with 'Midland' area fixed red and white title below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham' 'Regd 779089' a registered, design and patent date of 1932. Very good condition, complete with orig...  read more

Code: 65274

A rare original circa 1940's period 'Major's Silentene Oils promotional celluloid tin button badge' displaying the distinctive companies black and tan colours and inscribed 'MAJOR'S SILENTENE OILS'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear, some minor surface scratches, no sign of any foxing.
Diameter 32mm.
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Code: 65273

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A scarce original circa 1960's period 'Esso Oil Drop Man molded rubber painted figure promotional key ring badge' with very smiley face and arms held close to his chest. Fair condition only, complete with original adjustable brass ball key ring, paintwork now faded and worn with discolouration, ring to head possibly a replacement.
Height with ring approx 44mm.  read more

Code: 65272

A good original circa vintage period 'Castrol Motor Oil promotional key ring badge', double sided brightly colured example, heat sealed in a rigid plastic covering, bearing advertising slogan 'always ask for CASTROL by name'. Very good condition, colours remain bright, complete with split ring with slight rusting.
Height without ring 34mm.  read more

Code: 65271

15.00 GBP

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A good original circa vintage period 'Regent Havoline Motor Oil promotional key ring badge', double sided brightly colured example, heat sealed in a plastic covering.Very good condition, colours remain bright, complete with split ring with slight rusting.
Height without ring approx 53mm.  read more

Code: 65270

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A good original circa 1960's period 'Regent Havoline Motor Oil double sided printed celluloid promotional key ring badge'. Very good condition, complete with adjustable brass chain, colours remain bright.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 65269

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A scarce original 'Womens Section Comrades of The Great War' silver plated pin badge, depicting 'Britannia' to the centre in relief within blue enamel title surround, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '6029'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minimal wear.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 65267

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A scarce original circa 1920's period oval brass example in the form of a green enamel title surround 'LONDON IRISH RIFLES OLD COMRADES ASSOCn'; the centre bearing an embossed gilt Crowned Harp within shamrock surround on bright green enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F.NARBOROUGH BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, original buttonhole lapel fittings, no enamel loss but with e...  read more

Code: 65266

A very rare original early period 'Royal Irish Fusiliers OCA pin badge' diamond pattern gilt brass example, green enamel title border inscribed 'OLD COMRADES ASSOCIATION' 'PRINCESS VICTORIAS R IRISH FUSILIERS', badge of the Regiment with eagle recessed and flanked by '87th and 89th'. Overall very good condition, complete with original early style pin fittings, minimal nicks to the enamel and mi...  read more

Code: 65265

A scarce original First World War period 'Lord Kitchener fundraising celluloid tin button badge, in the form of black and white photographic image of 'Lord Kitchener' within a coloured Union Flag surround. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor rust spots to reverse.
Diameter 32mm.
Lord Kitchener died in 1916 near the Orkney Islands, Scotland, when the warship t...  read more

Code: 65264

A scarce original example of a 'West Hartlepools Commemoration of Peace 1919' end of war gilt and badge', depicting a peace dove, a battleship and an airship above the enamelled 'West Hartlepool's coat of arms' with additional scroll 'FOR THY PROTECTION WE THANK THEE'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 65263

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A large impressive 'Knights Templar 1930 silver gilt neck medal'; white enamelled Maltese Cross displaying lions between the arms, mounted within a black enamel title strap inscribed 'Great Priory St John of Jerusalem Palestine Rhodes & Malta'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1930 and maker's details 'R.S' 'SPENCER LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with suspensio...  read more

Code: 65261

220.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1949 to 1952 'British Transport Commission Police helmet plate badge' in the form of a die stamped blackened brass crowned star, bearing title circlet, with an applied chromium plated 'BTC' monogram. Good condition, complete with original three loop fittings, service wear.
Height 116mm.
On 1 January 1949 the British Transport Commission Police (BTCP) were c...  read more

Code: 65260

45.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Canadian Expeditionary Force 44th Infantry Battalion other ranks die-stamped bronze cap badge'; in the form of a Maple Leaf with wheatsheaf 44 Overseas Battalion to centre, Canada scroll below. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, service wear.
Height 43mm.  read more

Code: 65259

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A good original wartime period 'Reconnaissance Corps cap badge'; die stamped central brass spear, flanked by forked lightning within ribboned title scroll. Good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, service wear.
Height approx 40mm.
The Reconnaissance Corps was raised in 1941 and disbanded in 1946.  read more

Code: 65258

A good original pre -1925 pattern 'Worcestershire Regiment cap badge'. Good condition, complete with original slider fitting, service wear.
Height 41mm.  read more

Code: 65257