A scarce original 'Lothian College of Nursing and Midwifery blue enamel nurses badge', the reverse impressed with Edinburgh silver hallmarks for 1991, maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini) and inscribed 'K.M. McAllister' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 65799

A rare original 'Butlin's holiday camp staff badge'; gilt brass example inlaid with blue enamel in the form of a ribbon bar, inscribed 'BUTlIN'S STAFF'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks, minor manufacturers enamel flaws.
Width 33mm.  read more

Code: 65797

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A scarce original 'Butlin's 1950 Pwllheli gilt and enamel badge', depicting a white seabird on yellow enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Reeves & Co Tenby St. Birmingham 1". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 65796

A scarce original pre-war 'Butlin's 1939 Skegness badge', gilt brass figural of a jolly fisherman, the reverse impressed in relief 'HOLIDAYS ARE JOLIDAYS'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, an excellent example.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 65795

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An original piece of English artefact circa 1905 struck to Commemorative the Centenary of the 'Battle of Trafalgar' fought by the Royal Navy in their final victory against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies in 1805 and sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society' with obverse depicting an embossed representation of the ship 'HMS Foudroyant' in full sail, the rever...  read more

Code: 65793

A rare original Edwardian period antique small size 'Houlder Brothers and Co Ltd, London cap badge'; black felt padded backing, displaying embroidered gold wire bullion laurel wreath, bullion Maltese cross house flag on red silk backing; the reverse with paper lined hession backing. Fair condition, colours remains bright, felt backing with some minor damage.
Height approx 53mm.  read more

Code: 65792

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Thomas & James Harrison Ltd, Liverpool cap badge'; black felt padded backing, displaying embroidered gold wire bullion laurel sprays, red silk Maltese cross house flag with bullion trim to centre; the reverse with hession backing. Very good condition, colours remains bright.
Height approx 53mm.  read more

Code: 65791

A scarce original circa 1920's 'Union Castle Mail Shipping Line officer quality badge'; large gold bullion circlet, red, white and blue silk embroidered house flag with bullion trim to centre; the reverse with paper lined hession backing. Very good condition, colours remains bright, bullion slightly toned conducive with age.
Diameter approx 51mm.  read more

Code: 65790

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A scarce original circa 1970 'State Enrolled Nurse bronze and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham' and inscribed to the recipient 'P. BARFI S.E.N. (M) 14392 (M) 16.2.70'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm.  read more

Code: 65788

A scarce original Queen Elizabeth II post 1963 period 'RAFVR Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron gilt and enamel badge, the centre depicting a 'Cross Patee Quadrate' with Latin motto 'Dat Scientia Alas' (Knowledge Gives Wings), the reverse with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 65787

A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'No 201 Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, depicting a seagull and Latin motto 'Hic et ubique' (Here and everywhere), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 35mm.  read more

Code: 65786

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A rare original circa 1940's period 'RAF No 21 MU' gilt brass enamel lapel badge' bearing a King George VI crown, displaying a lion standing over a bomb, with 'Fulmina Servamus' motto below. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, enamel intact, service wear to gilt finish. Height approx 33mm.
Built in 1939 Royal Air Force Fauld was a Royal Air Force underground...  read more

Code: 65785

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A good full sized cupro-nickel medal issued unnamed for 15 years service, plus an additional bar for a further 15 years service, complete with original ribbon and suspension bar wth pin fittings and housed in its original fitted case with 'ROYAL MINT' logo to the inside lid. Very good clean condition to both medal and case.  read more

Code: 65784

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A scarce original post 1953 pair of matching 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service Nursing Sister tippet rank badge', gold wire bullion padded Queen's Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of crossed initials 'A' intertwined around a gold wire anchor, Red Cross below within bullion circle, the reverse with black hession backing and attached to white cotton epaulettes with name insid...  read more

Code: 65783

An extremely rare First World War Buckingham Palace headed facsimile letter inscribed:
'Gift from Mary R and the Women of the Empire 1914.'
Good condition, crease folds, the top with very minor split.
Following a call to the 'Women of the Empire' to provide knitted garments as Christmas comforts for the troops fighting for King and Country at the front, a few parcels would ...  read more

Code: 65782

A scarce original First World War '1914 Princess Mary Gift Fund Christmas Card, photograph and envelope; the front with Princess Mary's Cypher, the inner card inscribed:

'With Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Victorious New Year. From The Princess Mary and Friends at Home'.

Very good condition.

Given by Princess Mary as a gift to the Soldiers ...  read more

Code: 65781

A good original First World War period Princess Mary 1914 Gift Fund tin, given to both Army & Navy Fighting Forces, this example is in presentable toned condition, with small split to front right corners, hinge fully functional, gilt finish polished back to brass, the base with minor service wear and dents.
These tins were given by Princess Mary as a gift to the Soldiers and Sailors figh...  read more

Code: 65780

Awarded to 'T-34669 DVR J.A. PILE ASC'
Comprising: 1914 Star, with rosette to the ribbon “DVR ASC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “DVR ASC”. Medals have been worn loose and retain original silk ribbons, accompanied by original top half of forwarding box (BWM & VM) and Registered envelope addressed to Driver Price then living at Netton Salisbury Wiltshire.
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Code: 65779

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A good original circa post 1932 'Royal Masonic Hospital gilt and enamel badge' designed by 'C.L.J. Doman' depicting the symbolic figure of humanity succouring the sick, the enamelled top suspension bar with the initials 'R.M.H.' (Royal Masonic Hospital). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 55mm.  read more

Code: 65560

A very scarce original circa 1939 to 1945 short lived period 'Girl Guides House Orderly proficiency badge'; yellow embroidered Broom on dark brown felt backing with cream hessian lining. Very good condition. Size approx 45 x 39mm.  read more

Code: 65778