A scarce original First World War period 'Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; ornate gilt brass laurel leaves surround with red, white and blue patriotiic Union Flag disc applied to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 64602

A scarce original First World War period '1915 Recruiting Staff lapel badge'; gilt red enamel title surround, the centre bearing 4th Area (Lancaster) on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lowe Chester'. Fair condition, original buttonhole lapel replaced with old pin fitting, stress marks and enamel loss, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 64601

A rare original First World War period 'Queen Marys Needlework Guild gilt and enamel medal', the badge suspended from a red and wihite silk ribbon and enamel suspension bar inscribed 'Highgate W.H.S.D' (War Hospital Supply Depot). Very good condition, complete with original curled ended pin fitting, silk ribbon all intact, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height approx 79mm.
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Code: 64599

140.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period circular gilt badge with central Crown within blue enamel title surround 'On War Service 1914'; the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'D.G.Collins London'. Fair condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with bruises and chips. Price reflects.
Diameter 26mm.  read more

Code: 64598

A scarce original First World War period Colonial Government Service identification badge'; blue enamel gilt title circlet, bearing embossed 'GRI Crowned cypher' (George Rex Imperator) to centre on seeded ground, the reverse impressed with official issue number '1998'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
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Code: 64597

A scarce original First World War period British made 'Canadian Red Cross Society 1914 pin badge'; blue enamel gilt brass circlet, the centre bearing white 'Maple Leaf' with red cross on red enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, minimal service wear.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 64596

A scarce vintage period post 1948 period 'Kent Fire Brigade Old Comrades Association lapel badge'; small chromium plated example bearing a laurel wreath, the top and base displaced by red enamel titles 'KFB' 'OCA' the central brown enamel disc depicting the 'White Horse of Kent on Invicta' scroll'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel. An excel...  read more

Code: 64291

40.00 GBP

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A good original cold war period 'Civil Defence Instructor silver plated badge' blue enamel oval the top displaced by a EIIR Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good clean condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.
Civil Defence organisations were disbanded In 1968.  read more

Code: 64595

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre 1947 period 'Salvation Army Naval Military & Air Force League pin badge'; gilt metal highly coloured enamelled example, depicting an RAF eagle, above a blue enamel anchor, flanked by a Royal Navy White Ensign and Union Jack Flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 32mm.
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Code: 64594

A good original wartime period 'National Savings Movement silver plated lapel badge' depicting St George killing the dragon, with the slogan 'Lend to Defend'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 37mm.

Established in 1916 as the...  read more

Code: 64593

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1938 to 1968 cold war period period 'British Red Cross Society Proficiency in Anti-Gas Training gilt and enamel unnamed medal', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright, traces of old glue marks to reverse...  read more

Code: 64592

A rare original Second World War period official 'Liverpool Wardens Service cap badge'; small chromium plated George VI Crowned white enamel title surround, red enamel 'WARDENS' band across the centre, on blue spoke wheel background; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Son Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, no damage to...  read more

Code: 64591

A scarce original Second World War period 'KELVIN WORKS Power & Lights ARP warden lapel badge'; chromium plated example inlaid with red and black enamel; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham' and impressed with issue number '1'. Fair condition, complete with original lapel fitting, enamel with heavy damage and wear. Price reflects.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 64590

A rare original Second World War period home front mining interest 'North Midland Coal Owner Collieries Air Raid Precautions warden lapel badge'; nickel plated example inlaid with coloured enamels. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 64589

A rare original Second World War period 'TOOTAL ARP' Air Raid Precautions home front lapel badge, in the form of chromium plated white enamel shield, the centre bearing inlaid with blue enamel. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 64588

A scarce original Second World War period 'Air Raid Precautions Warden STC ARP FIRST AID qualification pin badge' believed to be for the 'Standard Telephones and Cables Limited' in the form of a small chromium plated circlet with blue enamel surround, the centre bearing a cross on white enamel ground, inscribed with red title 'FIRST AID STC ARP'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R....  read more

Code: 64587

A good original full size silver 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the reverse impressed with scarce London silver hallmarks for 1938 (C) and initals 'J.C' (Sir John Herbert McCutcheon Craig, Deputy Master and Comptroller of the Royal Mint from 1938. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.read more

Code: 67020

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War 1939 to 1945 period 'National Air Raid Precautions Animals CHIEF GUARD silver plated pin badge' bearing blue cross to the centre, the reverse with maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham' and impressed with low official issue number '207' and personally scratched 'Flat 4'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minimal ...  read more

Code: 64586

A good original pair of wartime composition ID tags issued to 'G.A.Walker OFFR CONG 190301 R.A.F.V.R". Very good condition.
Attributed to Flying Officer G.A.Walker who was commissioned in December 1944 and served as a Navigator.  read more

Code: 64585

35.00 GBP

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A good original post 1927 'Boys Brigade Squad challenge medal', white metal eight pointed star with well defined rays, 'Sure & Stedfast Anchor' flanked by large 'B's' all in high relief and suspended from a red silk ribbon and wide suspension bar complete with pin fittings. Very good clean condition, minimal wear, actual pin a replacemennt.
Diameter 50mm.
Height approx 123mm.  read more

Code: 64584