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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A scarce original circa Second World War period Ipswich Special Constable lapel badge'; small chromium plated George VI crowned studded circlet, the central disc depicting the Ipswich coat of arms within 'S C' letters, on blue enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and official low issue number '157'. Very good condition, complete w...  read more

Code: 64024

A scarce original newspaper supplement to the Birmingham Advertiser June 2nd 1922 commemorating the unveiling and dedication of the 'Birmingham Corporation Tramways War Memorial'. This four sheet supplement lists a Roll of Honour of men of the corporation by depot and department along with Arm of Service who made the ultimate sacrifice. The sheet also shows photographs of the unveiling and loca...  read more

Code: 64023

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A scarce original turn of the century full sized presentation silver medal from the 'The Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company Limited'; the obverse depicts 'Saint George and the Dragon' the reverse inscribed within a laurel wreath 'PRESENTED TO DVR.W.S.BELL. 'FOR LOYALTY'. Very good condition, complete with original blue and white silk ribbon, suspension pin bar and contained in its original r...  read more

Code: 64022

A scarce original surviving programme from 'The Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company Limited' Staff Supper held at the 'Drill Hall Queen's Road, February 16th 1904.' given by the Directors to celebrate the inauguraton of the 'Pension Fund'. It inscribes the 'Menu' Programme of Music' play by the Band of the 1st (City of Bristol) V.B. Gloucestershire Regiment by permission of Col. Methum, Comma...  read more

Code: 64021

A good original well designed gentlemen's 'Goodwood Races 2010 chromium plated black enamel member badge' depicting a racehorse and jockey, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis B'Ham 19' official issue number 'M 0110' and 'Not Transferable'. Very good clean condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.  read more

Code: 64019

12.00 GBP

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A scarce original Victorian period 'Primrose League Associate's Full Dress Badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm' 'Rd 25381' a Registered Design and Patent date of 1895. Very good condition, complete with original suspension bar and silk ribbon with pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Overall Height 71mm.  read more

Code: 64017

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original fine quality 'Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee commemorative brooch' in the form of a hollow silver horseshoe, mounted with enamelled Crowned Coat of Arms, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1886 and maker's details 'R & M' (Robinson & McKewan, Birmingham.). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, hook an old replacement, one bauble absen...  read more

Code: 64016

48.00 GBP

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