General Post Office GPO postmans cap badge pre 1953
A rare original circa pre 1953 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped blackened brass 'King George VI 'crowned oval, incorporating the initials 'GPO' within laurel wreath, the voided central band with an applied chromium plated postmans identification numbers '1337' code 'P' and overlay to crown retaining one of two prong attachment. Very good condition, complete wi... read more
Post Office doorkeeper cap badge circa 1970's
A scarce original circa 1970's 'Post Office doorkeeper's badge; oval gilt brass example, bearing yellow enamel border and red centre, inscribed 'Post Office'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin.
Height 27mm.
Width 37mm. read more
Butlins 1963 Bognor Regis holiday camp seven pointed star badge
A good original 'Butlin's Bognor 1963 silver plate and enamel 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 25mm. read more
8.00 GBP
Robertsons Golly tennis player white waistcoat advertising badge H.W.Miller
A scarce original post-war circa 1950's period 'Robertson's golly tennis player pin badge', this example with very curly hair, large pupils and light blue coat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred', the reverse impressed with curved maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks, enamel but with small FLAW ... read more
25.00 GBP
1890 Hurst Park horse racing club badge
A scarce original Victorian period '1890 Hurst Park Racecourse gentlemen's membership gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lewis 172 New Bond St' and official issue number '1736'. Good condition, enamel with service wear, pin fittings later addition, cord now absent. read more
RMS Queen Elizabeth Cunard White Star Shipping Line ships wheel badge
A good original circa 1940's first period 'R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth Shipping Line gilt and enamel pin brooch', the Cunard and White Star Line company enamelled flags mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss, hairline in the 9 o'clock position, hardly visible to the naked eye.
Diameter 27mm.
'R.M.S. Queen Elizab... read more
WW2 Switzerlands National Day 1940 celebrations bronze medal pin badge Huguenin Le Locle
A scarce original 1940 period 'Switzerlands National Day 1940 celebrations bronze medal badge' bearing an embossed symbolic figure of 'Madonna and Child', with soldiers marching in the background carrying a 'Swiss Flag' and inscribed 'I.VIII. 1940' (01. August 1940); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'HUGUENIN LE LOCLE' on stippled ground, the front signed 'M.J.Huguenin'. Very good con... read more
WW2 Free French Cross of Lorraine miniature stick pin badge
A good original circa 1940's period 'Free French Cross of Lorraine gold plated miniature stick pin badge. Very good condition, complete with single pin fitting.
Front height 24mm. read more
WW2 Belgian Army in United Kingdom breast badge
A scarce original Second World War post 1942 period well defined die-stamped British Made 'Belgian Army in United Kingdom brass identification breast badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Height 42mm. read more
Red Cross uniform cloth apron badge
A scarce original possibly wartime period Red Cross uniform badge'; large cotton herringbone pattern red cross, folded round to make a perfect cross. Very good condition.
Height approx 114mm. read more
WW1 Red Cross uniform removable shield cloth badge
A rare original interesting survivor of the First World War period Red Cross uniform badge'; large white hessian cotton shield, well made from two parts, with an applied herringbone pattern red cross; the reverse retaining three original early style hooks, to allow for removal. Complete, but in well used condition, some stains, minor repairs and rust to hooks.
Height approx 102mm. read more
Maginot Line 'Ligne Maginot On Ne Passe Pas' badge
A scarce original circa late 1930's 'On Ne Passe Pas Ligne Maginot pin badge', pressed brass example depicting the Fort with Machine Gun at the ready. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 35mm.
The Maginot Line named after the French Minister of War Andre Maginot fortifications were built from 1928 to 1940 by the French government for the protection of Fren... read more
Old Contemptibles Association Northern Ireland badge.
A rare original post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association badge Northern Ireland'; gilt brass example in the form of a voided cross, each arm inlaid with blue enamel, the central disc in green inscribed 'August 4th - November 22nd 1914' the reverse with makers details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent Street Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to t... read more
Birmingham Dental Hospital nurses pin badge
A scarce original circa 1960's period 'Birmingham Dental Hospital oxidised silver plate enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 32mm. read more
Cleaver Sanatorian TB hospital nurses award badge Heswell Cheshire
A scarce original circa 1920 to 1950 period 'Cleaver Sanatorian hospital nurses pin badge'; chromium plated example in the form of the 'Star of David' the surround inlaid with red enamel and inscribed with Latin motto 'Non Nobis Sed Omnibus' (not to us, but to all), the centre depicting a 'Cross of Lorraine and Dragon' symbolising the fight against tuberculosis, on white enamel ground; the rev... read more
75.00 GBP
Cleaver Hospital Assistant Nurse 1958 silver badge Heswell Cheshire
A scarce original circa post 1950's period 'Cleaver Hospital assistant nurse pin badge'; fine qiuality silver example bearing green enamel title surround, the centre depicting a 'Cross of Lorraine and Dragon' symbolising the fight against tuberculosis, on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1958 and maker's details 'JP' (John Pinches Ltd). Good condition,... read more
90.00 GBP
Butlins 1956 Brighton holiday camp bird and sun badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Brighton badge', chromium plated example depicting a rising sun, bird and sea with dark blue enamel labels, the reverse impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Butlins 1956 Brighton holiday camp bird and sun badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Brighton badge', chromium plated example depicting a rising sun, bird and sea with white enamel labels, the reverse impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Butlins 1956 Brighton holiday camp bird and sun badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Brighton badge', chromium plated example depicting a rising sun, bird and sea with red enamel labels, the reverse impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Butlins 1955 Brighton holiday camp bird & lighthouse badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1955 Brighton silver plated badge' with yellow and black labels, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
18.00 GBP