A very scarce original circa 1940's Royal Auxiliary Air Force 'RAF No 613 City of Manchester Squadron gilt and enamel badge' the centre displaying two wings conjoined at base, 'fleur de lis' within, with Latin motto 'Semper parati' (Always ready), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage...  read more

Code: 64045

A very scarce orginal circa 1979 period 'Fazakerley Hospital School of Midwifery badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1979 and maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons) inscribed with
recipient's details. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 29mm.  read more

Code: 64044

95.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1949 to 1968 Cold War period 'Civil Defence Corps First Aid sleeve badge' worn on the lower part of the left sleeve bearing yellow silk embroidered Maltese Cross with 'First Aid' title on black felt backing with hessian lining. Very good used condition, shows evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Diameter 50mm.

In 1968 the Civil Defence orga...  read more

Code: 64043

20.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1949 to 1953 Cold War period 'Civil Defence Corps' large size badge worn on the breast pocket of the uniform depicting King George VI crowned circlet, the centre bearing a forward facing red lion device woven in red, yellow, green and blue silk cotton on black felt backing with hessian lining. Very good used condition, shows evidence of having been removed from uniform.read more

Code: 64042

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period circa 1941 'Civil Defence Beverley area title breast badge' yellow silk embroidered title on black felt backing with black hessian lining, worn on the left chest pocket on civil defence uniform under a crowned CD patch. Very good used condition.
Width approx 101mm.  read more

Code: 64041

A rare original First World War period wartime women's farm workers 'National Association of Landswomen badge'; gilt brass example in the form of a reversed teardrop, Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle on red enamel ground replacing the normal Crown, green enamel title border, embossed wheatsheaf to centre on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bir...  read more

Code: 64040

A scarce original First World War period farm workers 'Board of Agriculture Women's Branch badge'; gilt brass example in the form of a red enamel Crowned oval, raised rim title border with embossed wheatsheaf to centre on green translucent enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, small enamel loss to gre...  read more

Code: 64039

A scarce original wartime period 'Fruit Preservation celluloid tin button badge', the centre displaying a jam boiling pan and ladle. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remain bright.
Diameter 23mm.
Fruit preservation within the Women's Institute's across the country was encouraged during the period of food rationing in the Second World War so that eve...  read more

Code: 64038

A scarce original Second World War period 'Womens Land Army' gilt badge, inlaid with green enamel to central wheatsheaf and red enamel to the Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W.Miller Ltd Birmingham). Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example
Height ...  read more

Code: 64037

A scarce original wartime period 'Volunteer Agricultural Camp Lend A Hand On The Land celluloid tin button badge', depicting a large hand with superimposed farm hay folk and 'Volunteer Vac' title. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor foxing and service wear
Diameter 32mm.

Worn by the much needed volunteer workers who were encouraged by the annual campa...  read more

Code: 64036

30.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'Air Raid Precautions warden's whistle', nickel example impressed 'A.R.P.' with maker's details below 'J.Hudson & Co Barr St. Hockley Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with an associated chain.
Whistle Length 82mm.
Chain 46cm.  read more

Code: 64035

A good original circa 1939 set of 'Civil Defence CD bluette overall nickel buttons'; four large and four small with maker's details 'Cheney B'Ham'. Very good clean condition, complete with original shanks, minimal wear,
Diameter approx 24mm. and 17mm.  read more

Code: 64034

A scarce original post 1953 Cold War period WVS Civil Defence badge, red embroidered lettering and displaying a Queen's Crown on woven cotton backing. Very good condition.
Height 70mm.
Women's Voluntary Service became Royal in 1966.  read more

Code: 64032

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1939 wartime period 'Ministry of Supply Car Service cap badge'; large die cast bronzed motor car wheel and tyre, the top displaced by a King George VI crown, the voided centre displaying heavy duty spokes with Ministry of Supply title scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original substantial pin fitting, excellent patina.
Height 43mm.

Th...  read more

Code: 64031

A very scarce original 'Primrose League Champion Warden award badge'; silver disc with applied gilt and enamel primrose flower decoration, bearing the league's Latin motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and Liberty) title above a 'PL' monogram and suspended from a silver gilt and enamel 'Champion Warden 1912' title bar; the reverse impressed to both parts with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 19...  read more

Code: 64030

80.00 GBP

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A very scarce original 'Empire Day Movement supporters badge'; bronzed example in the form of a podium, displaying a patrtotic red, white and blue enamelled 'Union Flag' to the fore with titled plaque below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 17mm.  read more

Code: 64029

A rare ORIGINAL pre 1934 'British Fascists Unit Leader supporters badge'; silver plated example inlaid with black enamelling, depicting the rose pattern with cross; the reverse with maker's details 'Birmingham Medal Co' and impressed with official low issue number '633'. Very good condition, complete with the correct vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch for this pattern, no damage ...  read more

Code: 64028

A very scarce ORIGINAL circa 1924 'British Fascists political supporters badge'; silver plated example inlaid with black enamelling, depicting the early pattern rose without a cross; the reverse with maker's details 'Gaunt London' and impressed with official low issue number '418' and in relief 'Registration Applied For'. Very good condition, complete with correct horizontal axle pin fittings f...  read more

Code: 64027

A very scarce original pre 1902 period 'Boer War South African Republic coat of arms pin badge' in the form of a gold eagle perched on an oval crest, shield with anchor to centre, lion and a man to upper half, ox-wagon below, draped with three flags either side and bearing the motto 'Eendragt maakt magt' (Oneness makes might), this in turn is mounted on an ornate hollow triangular bar with ball...  read more

Code: 64026

A good original wartime period 'National Savings Movement silver plated badge' depicting St George killing the dragon with the slogan 'Lend to Defend'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor manufacturing flaw io lower edge. Height 36mm.

Established in 1916 as the 'Wa...  read more

Code: 64025

15.00 GBP

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