WW2 Free French 'Amis des Voluntaires Francais' AVF supporters badge
A good original Second World War period English made 'Free French supporters pin badge' small gilt circular example enamelled in the colours of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' and the initials 'A.V.F' (Amis des Voluntaires Francais) in straight line. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 18mm. read more
Zeppelin L48 aluminium badge made from German airship shot down Theberton 1917
A scarce original salvaged piece of aluminium handcrafted in the form of the 'Kaiser moustache' with a dangling 'Iron Cross' commemorating the 'Zeppelin L48' which was shot down and crashed in flames at Holly Tree Farm, Theberton, Suffolk on June 17th 1917 with only 2 crewmen surviving. Very good condition, complete with brass pin bar.
Width 44mm. read more
WW1 Preston Borough Special Constable police badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Borough of Preston Special Constable gilt brass badge'; blue enamel title circlet, ornate shield bearing Paschal Lamb to seeded centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Hiatt B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no obvious damage to the enamel, however with strong glass hairlines do appear to shield, gilt fi... read more
RAF No 41 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force Badge
A scarce original early Elizabeth II circa 1953 period 'Royal Air Force No 41 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a red double-armed cross on white background and motto 'Seek and Destroy', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 34mm. read more
ARP Services Pool Street First Aid Post home front badge
A rare original wartime period Air Raid Precautions Services silver plated pin badge, in the form of unique style blue enamel title 'POOL STREET' bar, light and dark blue ribbon scroll below 'FIRST AID POST' bearing Latin motto 'Semper Paratus' (Always Ready); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to... read more
Butlins 1957 Clacton holiday camp badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Clacton boy on the beach with bucket and spade badge', chromium plated example with dark blue enamel labels, white sky and yellow hat, the reverse with impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original hook and replacement pin shank, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
15.00 GBP
Butlins 1957 Clacton holiday camp badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Clacton boy on the beach with bucket and spade badge', chromium plated example with light blue enamel labels, white sky and yellow hat, the reverse with impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Empire'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufactures infill flaws.
Height 28mm. read more
15.00 GBP
Addington Park War Hospital silver nurses tribute badge
A very scarce original end of the First World War period 'Addington Park War Hospital silver tribute badge'; blue enamel title circlet, with central embossed scroll decoration, displaced by large red cross shield to the base and light blue plaque above '1914 1918'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details 'HCF Ld' (Henry Charles Freeman, Hatton Garden,... read more
280.00 GBP
WW1 Belgravia War Hospital Supply Depot badge
A scarce original First World War period London Westminster 'Belgravia War Hospital Supply Depot badge'; gilt brass small white enamel octagon shaped shield, the centre bearing a Red Cross 'WHSD' letters between each arm with Belgravia and Westminster above and below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton'. Very good condition, complete with original pin shank, hoo... read more
Polish Army 2nd Rifle Division miniature gentleman's cravat pin by Huguenin Le Locle
A scarce original circa Second World War period Swiss made 'Polish Army 2nd Rifle Division stick pin'; miniature silver plated winged eagle resting on an Amazon shield bearing 21 nails to the rim with the letters 'DSP' (Dywizja Strzelców Pieszych) to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Huguenin Le Locle' (Switzerland). Good condition, complete with original single spiral tur... read more
150.00 GBP
WW2 Bradford Special Constable police reserve badge
A scarce original Second World War period '1st pattern Special Constable chromium plated enamel home front badge', the centre depicting the Arms from the City of Bradford; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm. read more
RAF No 23 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge
A good original King George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 23 Battle of Britain Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an eagle preying on a falcon and Latin motto 'Semper Aggressus' (Always on the attack), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm. read more
40.00 GBP
Butlins 1957 Clacton holiday camp badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Clacton boy on the beach with bucket and spade badge', chromium plated example with red enamel labels, white sky and yellow hat, the reverse with impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
20.00 GBP
British Army Parachute Qualification bullion wing Griscti's Valletta Malta
A scarce original circa 1966 to 1979 Cold War period 'Parachute Qualification felt cloth wing' embroidered in gold bullion, with silver wire canopy, the reverse still retaining white paper disc with maker's details 'Griscti's Malta Embroiderers' with the numbers '31975' '50'. Good condition, bullion toned.
Width approx 89mm.
GRISCTI'S EMBROIDERIES LTD, VALLETTA, Malta, was... read more
Royal Marines Commando brass cap badge
A good original wartime era 'Royal Marines brass cap badge'; laurel sprays surmounted by the pre 1953 'Royal Crest' with Globe to voided centre. Good used condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, minor sevice wear to highpoints, nicely toned.
Height 47mm. read more
Free French Amis des Voluntaires Francais AVF badge pair of cufflinks
A very scarce original circa Second World War period British purpose made 'Free French pair of cufflinks'; each formed by two small gilt circular discs enamelled in the colours of the French flag, bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' initials 'A.V.F' (Amis des Voluntaires Francais) and connecting chain. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 14mm. read more
WW2 Free French Day allies flags fundraising tin button badge
A scarce original Second World War period Australian Made 'Free French Day' fund raising celluloid tin button pin badge'; depicting the crossed Union Jack flag and Australian Red Ensign, over crossed French and Free French flags with both forming a 'V for Victory' sign, the rim with partially concealed Australian maker's details 'A.E.Patrick'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting,... read more
Weymann's Motor Bodies (1925) Ltd Auxiliary Fire badge
A very scarce original circa 1940's period 'Weymann's Motor Bodies (1925) Ltd badge'; large chromium plated white enamel title circlet, 'PAD' letters on black enamel ground to centre, additional scroll below 'AUX FIRE'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fittings, no damage to the enamel, str... read more
Royal Marine Forces Volunteer Reserve RMFVR pair of shoulder title badges
A good original post 1948 'Royal Marine Forces Volunteer Reserve pair of brass RMFVR shoulder title badges' each complete with their original two loop fittings and split pins. Very good used condition.
Width 35mm.
The 'Royal Marine Forces Volunteer Reserve' RMFVR was formed in 1948 and was the forerunner of the 'Royal Marines Reserve' RMR. read more
Robertsons Golly Bramble fruit advertising badge circa 1931
A rare original circa 1931 pre-war 'Robertson's marmalades and jam Golly bramble fruit badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller Ltd 118 Branston St. B'ham' 'Regd 768826' a registered, design and patent date of 1931. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 23mm. read more
300.00 GBP