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.

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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

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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

30.00 GBP

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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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A scarce early turn of the 20th century' Amalgamated General Warehouse Workers Union AGWWU pin badge'; small nickel plated swirly edged oval, the centre displaying the letters 'AGWWU' on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with unusual early maker's details 'J.Park & Son Cable St Liverpool'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Height 12mm.
Width approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 64014

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1949 Pwllheli badge'; gilt brass example depicting a yellow enamel dragon and black label, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 64013

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1949 Pwllheli badge'; gilt brass example depicting a red enamel dragon and blue label, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 64012

A rare original circa 1925 period 'Girl Guides Larch tree patrol emblem felt cloth badge' the reverse with grey herringbone pattern backing, complete with corresponding light green and fawn wool knot and tie, all in very good used condition.
Diameter approx 49mm.  read more

Code: 64008

A rare original circa 1927 period 'West Suffolk Womens Institutes WI badge' in the form of gilt and enamel shield, bearing the arms of 'Bury St. Edmunds' viz three Crowns with crossed Arrows surmounted by a fretted Wolf holding a King's Head used between 1609 and 1974 and re-adopt on 1st April 2019; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' (an address format used c...  read more

Code: 64006