A good original 'Festival of Britain 1951 badge' in molded plastic bearing the emblem designed by 'Abram Games' which depicts the profile of Britannia's head with crested helmet on the north point of a four-pointed compass rose, flag bunting decoration below with pale blue lightly painted finish. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 63402

A scarce original souvenir badge from the 'Festival of Britain 1951 national exhibition'; large ceramic example hand painted emblem designed by 'Abram Games' which depicts the profile of Britannia's head with crested helmet on the north point of a four-pointed compass rose, in the traditional red, white and blue colours of the Union Flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting ...  read more

Code: 63401

30.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'Metropolitan Police lapel badge', Crowned circular chromium plated example, the centre bearing 'MP' on blue enamel ground, title scroll below 'War Reserve'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 63399

A scarce original Second World War 'Dennis Brothers Limited war service numbered identification badge'; chromium plated example inlaid with blue enamel bearing the very distinct logo and inscribed 'NATIONAL SERVICE'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Butler B'Ham' and official issue number '1706'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel intact but with ...  read more

Code: 63398

150.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Wolseley Motor Ltd on war service badge'; silver plate oval example inlaid with blue enamel and inscribed 'Wolseley ON NATIONAL SERVICE, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and impressed with official issue number '1729'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, silver p...  read more

Code: 63397

A very rare original First World War period 'On His Majestys Service 'OHMS Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company aircraft production war workers pin badge'; large gilt oval example bearing embossed winged propeller to the centre on light blue enamel ground, within the title scrolls 'O.H.M.S. Blackburn Aeroplanes'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good c...  read more

Code: 63396

A very rare original Second World War period example for the coal mining pit 'The Hartley Main Collieries Ltd'; chromium plated Art Nouveau style design inlaid with cream enamel 'ARP' to central stage on blue enamel ground, with an additionally applied red 'FIREMAN' scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Good condition, complete wit...  read more

Code: 63395

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Ayr holiday camp enamel badge'; silver plated horizontal example with central thistle and red border, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, silver plating remains bright. An excellent example.
Height 18mm.  read more

Code: 63394

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1955 Ayr silver plated badge', light blue sea, green squares and yellow enamel labels, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 63393

A rare original circa early 20th century 'STREET MASONS, PAVIORS & ROAD MAKERS SOCIETY celluloid tin button union badge'; green and white example displaying a compass logo to the centre and inscribed with the letters 'N A O'. Good condition, complete with round buttonhole fittings, some foxing to the front and rust to reverse.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 63382

A scarce ORIGINAL First World War period 'Overseas Service Chevrons badge' four blue embroidered chevrons on khaki felt cloth backing covering the years 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Good well used condition, minor stains, came with Code: 63378 1914 1915 star medal.  read more

Code: 63380

A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'AB ) Prov Pat,7342-17(No.4' and complete with unmarked backing plate. complete with backing plate stamped 'The Wounded Stripe PAT No.4 115896'.Good condition, some rust spots and minor staining, complete with two loop fittings and split pin.
Length 51mm.  read more

Code: 63379

Awarded to 'Private Jesse Taylor from Latchford in Cheshire who volunteered for service with the South Lancashire Regiment, he landed in France on the 18th July 1915 and later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. He was reported wounded with the MGC on the 15th August 1916 and again reported wounded in the casualty list, published on the 16th November 1918.
Good condition, complete with...  read more

Code: 63378

A scarce original gilt brass and enamel antique Swedish patriotic brooch in the form of two flag suspension bar designed in a V, with Coat of Arms dangling shield, displaying the three Crowns 'Tre Kronor'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish toned.
Height 36mm.  read more

Code: 63377

35.00 GBP

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A good original wartime period 'Bolton & District Comforts badge' in the form of a small brass oblong title surround, inlaid with blue and white enamel, with Red Rose of Lancashire to centre on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 26mm.  read more

Code: 63376

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period war hospital supply depot badge, in the form of gilt Maltese Cross inlaid with blue enamel, each of the arms bearing War Emergency Supply Depot, the red cross to the centre inscribed 'PUTNEY. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright to the badge, but with safety pin device not original to the badge. Price reflects.
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Code: 63373

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1965 aircraft engine manufacturer 'British Aircraft Corporation twenty year service badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1965 and maker's details 'F&S' (Fattorini & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original screw post fixing and hallmarked silver nut, no damage to the enamel.
Width 29mm.
Height 13mm.  read more

Code: 63372

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd special war service munition makers badge' brass circular example bearing embossed title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin bar fitting.
Diameter 29mm.

'Coventry Ordnance Works Limited' was formed in 1905 by a consortium of shipbuilding firm...  read more

Code: 63371

75.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Channel Islands Guernsey and Alderney lapel badge'; Crowned green enamel gilt oval title, white enamel shield bearing Norman motto 'Diex Aie' (God be with us), and three Lions Leoparde to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete original buttonhole fitting, no stres...  read more

Code: 63370

A scarce original circa 1961 to 1971 period 'Empress of Canada Canadian Pacific Line badge'; small black enamel title surround bearing new look green houseflag to gilt centre introduced in 1968. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 23mm.

Empress of Canada was the last passenger ship to be bu...  read more

Code: 63369