A good original circa pre 1916 'Guys Hospital Nurses League' bronze and enamel badge, bearing the hospital coat of arms, three crowned leopard's heads and chevron decorated with fleur-de-lis, 'G.H.N.L.' title and Latin motto 'Dare Quam Accipere' (Better to give than receive); the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'CLARK 33 NEW BOND St. LONDON. Very good condition, complete with origi...  read more

Code: 63290

A good original First World War period 'West Sussex Special Constable lapel badge'; gilt and blue enamel title surround, convex gilt button style centre with ornate embossed shield bearing six Martlets mythical birds from the County Arms; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or ...  read more

Code: 63289

45.00 GBP

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A superb rare original First World War period fine quality badge for the 'Rochdale Rifle Club', in the form of a large silver and enamel shooting target, mounted with a perfectly formed rifle, below the stem of a red rose, all resting within a semi circular red enamel 'Rochdale. R.C' title scroll; the reverse impressed Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914, official issue number '80' and unusual...  read more

Code: 63288

A good original circa 1960's period 'British European Airways, BEA Airline promotional badge'; small square chromium plated example inlaid with red enamel bearing white 'BEA logo', the reverse impressed 'Squire England'. Very good condition, complete with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Size 15 x 15mm.

'British European Airways' was formed in 1946, BEA and BOAC merg...  read more

Code: 63287

20.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1950's period 'H C Banham Boatyard burgee'; small pennant shaped gilt brass badge inlaid with red enamel, bearing white shield with the 'H.C.B'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss, but with minor surface scratches, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 36mm.<...  read more

Code: 63286

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Red Funnel Line stunning coloured enamel gilt brass pin badge', the company house flag in white, green, red and blue enamels, mounted to the centre of a blue enamel anchor. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm.

Founded in 1861, originally operated a paddle steam...  read more

Code: 63285

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A scarce original post 1953 period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution Honorary Secretary pin badge'; chromium plated blue enamel title circlet surmounted by a Queen Elizabeth II crown, the centre depicting an embossed boat on the open seas, with red enamel HONORARY SECRETARY scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 40mm.  read more

Code: 63284

A good original circa 1954 to 1958 period issue 'Railway Convalescent Homes scarce ladies issue pin badge', gilded brass example, the centre displaying the white horse of Kent within title surround, encircled by eight highly enamelled shields representing the counties where the homes were based, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete ...  read more

Code: 63283

25.00 GBP

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A rare original post 1966 cold war period 'W.R.V.S. H.Q. INSTRUCTOR headquarter pin badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with pale green enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 18mm.

The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services...  read more

Code: 63282

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1966 cold war period period 'W.R.V.S. INSTRUCTOR badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with red translucent enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 20mm.

The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.  read more

Code: 63281

25.00 GBP

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A good original post 1966 cold war period 'W.R.V.S. TRAINER badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with green translucent enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 20mm.

The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966.  read more

Code: 63280

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1932 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, with the lady wearing a green colour dress, the reverse impress with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham' 'Regd 774919' a design and patent date of 1932. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
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Code: 63279

A rare original circa First World War period gilt brass pin badge, from the company known for the building and manufacture of machine guns, armaments, warships, military vehicles, in the form of white enamel flag bearing diagonal red cross inscribed 'Vickers Ltd Erith Ambulance Corps'; the reverse impressed with an official low issue number '57', makers details 'Vaughtons Birm' and impressed in...  read more

Code: 63278

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A scarce original circa 1948 cold war period 'New Zealand Registered Nurse qualification brass badge'; suspended from a blue enamel 'N Z R N' bar, a five pointed star with red trim, the central blue enamel ground bearing Red Cross; the reverse named to the recipient '15875 J.Shepherd 1948' and with makers details 'Mayer & Kean Wellington'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, e...  read more

Code: 63277

A rare original First World War period '3rd Northern General Hospital Sheffield nurses badge'; gilt brass example bearing a red cross sheild resting on the title '3.N.G.H Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 31mm.

Winter Street Military Hospital (3rd Northern General Hospital)  read more

Code: 63276

190.00 GBP

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A scarce original gentlemen's '1961 Brighton Racecourse horse race club badge'; gilt brass and enamel example the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham' 'Not Transferable' and impressed with official low issue number '82'. Good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original cord.  read more

Code: 63274

A good original First World War period MGC cap badge; die stamped brass crossed vickers guns surmounted by a crown. Good used condition, complete with slider fitting, slightly curved back to fit the cap.
Height approx 42mm.  read more

Code: 63273

A rare original pre-war memorabilia in the form of a small brass gilt lion, the reverse impressed 'B.R.F.T 1938' (British Rugby Football Tour). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 16mm.
Width 33mm.  read more

Code: 63271

A rare original First World War period 'Warrington Women's Win The War League celluloid tin button badge'; large pattern example bearing a patriotic 'Union Flag' within a blue title surround. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minor rust marks to reverse.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 63269

A scarce original 'Forest of Dean 1941 war weapons week large size celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War in the week of 'May 24th-31 1941', the rim with maker's details 'Thos Fattorini Ltd. Regent St. B'Ham.1'. Fair condition, complete with original pin, colours remain bright, heavy rust staining.
Diameter 31mm.  read more

Code: 63268