A rare original piece of salvaged aluminium handcrafted in the form of the 'L32 Airship' which was shot down by Frederick Sowrey of the Royal Flying Corps, crashing near Snails Farm, South Green, Great Burstead, Near Billericay and killing all 22 crew members; the reverse inscribed 'Portion of L32'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings,
Width 53mm.  read more

Code: 65438

A rare ORIGINAL commemorative pin badge for the round the world flight of the German airship D-LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin on the 8th to 29th August 1929; large bronzed example bearing red enamel title circlet 'Friedrichshafen Tokio Los Angeles Lakehurst' with an applied lightly domed centre displaying a map North and South America with the letters 'L-A' for (Los Angeles) and 'L' for (Lakehurst NJ); t...  read more

Code: 65436

A scarce original fine quality '1970's period Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly Guitarist promotional badge', the reverse with maker's details in relief 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St Birmingham' within an rectangular box. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65434

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original '1988 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse without maker's details 'Not Transferable' and impressed with official issue number '8514'. Very good clean condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original pin fittings.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Engl...  read more

Code: 65432

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original '1989 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19', 'Not Transferable' and impressed with official issue number '3277'. Very good clean condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-T...  read more

Code: 65430

A good original '1990 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham.19' 'Not Transferable' and impressed with official issue number '3503'. Very good clean condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Tham...  read more

Code: 65429

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'ARP WORKS air raid precautions warden badge'; chromium plated studded disc 'ARP' to centre on cream enamel ground with black enamel title below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 25mm.
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Code: 65426

A good original Second World War period 'ARPS Civil Defence Instructor gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M.Ltd' (H.W.Miller Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm.  read more

Code: 65425

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Voluntary Entertainment Service badge', in the form of a chromium plated Yorkshire Rose inlaid with white enamel, the initial 'VES' to top three petals and 'Northern Command' title below, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1798' and maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect...  read more

Code: 65423

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime last pattern white metal economy issue 'Air Raid Precautions ARP lady warden pin badge, manufactured between 1940 and 1943 after which no more were made. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 38mm.  read more

Code: 65422

A scarce original Second World War period 'John I.Thornycroft & Co. Limited On National Service badge'; chromium plated example bearing the companies flag logo, a 'T' within a circle, in blue and white enamel; the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and impressed with official issue number '2292'. Very good condition, complete original pin fittings incorporating safety r...  read more

Code: 65421

A scarce original post 1953 Cold War period 'Civil Defence Corps' large size embroidered badge worn on the breast pocket of the uniform and on the beret, depicting Queen Elizabeth II Crowned circlet with Isle of Man 'Triskele' to the centre. Very good condition.
Height approx 85mm.
In 1968 the Civil Defence organisations were disbanded.  read more

Code: 65420

A very pretty original Second World War period 'Auxiliary Territorial Service ring', the 'ATS' badge beautifully enhanced with Royal Blue enamel; the inside impressed 'Sterling Silver'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel.
Height of badge 14mm.  read more

Code: 65418

A very rare ORIGINAL 'Robertson's 1937 Coronation Golly pin badge', silver plated brass golly, giving a salute, proudly displaying the 'Union Flag' on his chest and standing on an oval base advertising 'Golden Shred'; the reverse impressed in relief with curved maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18' and 'Copyright'. Good condition, complete with original coiled pin fittings, nick...  read more

Code: 65417

750.00 GBP

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A very rare original pre-war 'Robertson's Tennis Golly badge' wearing yellow v-neck waistcoat and displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred', the reverse impressed in relief with a 'REGd APPd 808488' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1936 and with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked c...  read more

Code: 65416

600.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1950's vintage period Latin Cross renowned symbol of Christianity, hand engraved with unusual decoration to all four arms, the vertical side impressed with maker's details 'C.H' jeweller (Charles Horner) and bearing Chester silver hallmarks for 1958. Very good condition, complete with silver suspension ring.
Height with ring 38mm.  read more

Code: 65415

80.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1907 period 'R.M.S. Grampian ships pin badge'; ornate gilt metal hexagon shape surround, bearing beautiful hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm.
RMS Grampian built in 1907 for the Allan Line Company, transferred to Canadian Pacific in 1917, ...  read more

Code: 65414

A good substantial full sized 'Royal Navy Submarine Service gilt and enamel badge'; a superior quality early Elizabeth II Crowned anchor, flanked by a pair of dolphins cresting, the reverse with maker's details in relief 'SM'. Very good condition, complete with original pair of clutch pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 59mm.  read more

Code: 65413

35.00 GBP

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A good original circa late 20th century period 'Royal Navy HMS Edinburgh sweetheart pin badge'; small gilt metal and enamel example bearing the ships crest, a triple turreted castle on white enamel ground, hung from a pretty bow suspension. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings. no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 65412

20.00 GBP

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A rare original Victorian period membership badge for 'Albert Cycling Club,' large silver shield surmounted by a winged cycle wheel and diagonal title in blue and red enamelling; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1901 and maker's details 'W.D.J' William James Dingley). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel, a splendid example.<...  read more

Code: 65409

120.00 GBP

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