A scarce original post 1941 to 1952 large silver plate badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a King's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor enamel loss below crown. Price reflects.
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Code: 64364

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre 1941 die-stamped figure of an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon resting in a curved scroll inscribed 'Observer Corps'; the reverse retaining original three blade fittings. Very good condition.
Height 38mm.

The 'Observer Corps' was awarded the title 'Royal' by His Majesty King George VI in April 1941, in recognit...  read more

Code: 64363

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War post 1942 period 'Glider Pilot Regiment officer's beret badge'; die-cast frosted silver plated example in the form of a tri part title circular scroll, the top displaced by a George VI Crown, the centre depicting an eagle with spread wings; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'FIRMIN LONDON'. Very good condition, still retaining frosted silvered finish ...  read more

Code: 64362

120.00 GBP

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A good original post 1953 period 'Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF cap badge'; large die stamped gilt metal example in the form of a EIIR crowned circlet, bearing motto 'Per Ardua ad Astra' (through adversity to the stars) eagle spread across the centre, all resting on a tri part title scroll; the reverse bearing two long screw posts and nuts. Very good condition.
Height 56mm.  read more

Code: 64361

15.00 GBP

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A good original wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped white metal winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing voided crown. Good used condition, complete with original loops, minor service wear.
Width 68mm.
Originally formed as The Parachute Corps 22nd June, 1940 at The Central Landing School, Ringway, Manchester; redesignated The Parachute Re...  read more

Code: 64360

A very attractive original circa 1970's late 1980's 'Peninsular and Oriental (P&O) Shipping Line powder compact souvenir'; chic looking black enamel example mounted with a gilt quartered saltire flag inlaid with red, white, blue and yellow enamel; the reverse with multi stripe decoration and impressed to the centre with maker's details 'Stratton Made in England'. Very good unused condition, no ...  read more

Code: 64359

60.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period patriotic pin brooch'; gilt example displaying the flags of France, Russia, Belgium and Britain inlaid in vibriant coloured enamels, oval central device depicting clasped hands with 1914 between the flag poles. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Height ...  read more

Code: 64354

A scarce original First World War period 'Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve lapel badge'; Imperial style crown gilt rope edged circlet, inlaid with blue enamel, with an applied silvered fouled anchor to the centre, inscribed 'RNVR; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 2...  read more

Code: 64353

A scarce original post 1943 wartime period 'Womens Voluntary Service WVS maroon silk embroidered stripes on felt cloth backing. Good condition, colour remains bright, slight MOTH damage.  read more

Code: 64352

A scarce ORIGINAL early made wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies 'VA' monogram surmounted by 'A.R.P.', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 (O) and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 31mm.
In 1938 Birmingham hallmarks changed le...  read more

Code: 64350

85.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies 'VA' monogram surmounted by 'A.R.P.', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1939 (P) and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 63495

A scarce original wartime issue 'Vickers-Armstrongs Air Raid Precautions pin badge', depicting the companies 'VA' monogram surmounted by 'A.R.P.', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 (Q) and maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 31mm.  read more

Code: 57162

A scarce original First World War period troops comforts 'Young Men's Christian Association war worker cap badge'; large gilt brass triangle inlaid with white enamel, bearing red triangle and 'YMCA' title bar across the centre on black enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original slider, no st...  read more

Code: 64348

A scarce Second World War period post 1940's 'Women's Junior Air Corps cap badge', aeroplane design superimposed on chromium plated triangle, the solid centre with stippling design. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 64347

A scarce Second World War period post 1940's 'Women's Junior Air Corps cap badge', aeroplane design superimposed on chromium plated triangle, the solid centre with unusual rayed design. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 64346

25.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War badge officially issued from November 1941 by the 'Ministry of Pensions'; circular example manufactured in German silver with the words 'For Loyal Service' to the surround, the centre bearing the Royal and Imperial Cypher of George VI 'GRI' surmounted by a crown. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting and complete with original scarce box...  read more

Code: 64345

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War 'Ministry of Supply Barrow Works gilt brass pin badge', green enamel title circlet, the plain centre bearing a GVIR Crown over official issue number 'K 77'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm.

The Ministry of Supply was department of the Government formed in 1939 to co-ordinate...  read more

Code: 64344

A very scarce original 'Butlin's 1950 Ayr holiday camp gilt pin badge', this example depicting a Scotsman playing his bagpipes on black enamel background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'B'Ham Medal & Badge Co Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 64341

60.00 GBP

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A good original 'Butlin's Xmas 1965' chromium plated enamel pin badge, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition,complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 64340

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1886 to 1912 period 'Birmingham Liberal Unionist Association lapel badge in the form of a large gilt brass King Edward VII Crowned light blue enamel title circlet, the recessed centre depicting in relief the united emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle and Shamrock; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.JENKINS & SONS BIRMm' and 'Rd 134125' a...  read more

Code: 64338

35.00 GBP

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