WW1 L'Union Fait La Force Britain Belgium alliance badge
A scarce original First World War period English made badge; large circular silver plated example, the centre bearing a 'Belgium Lion' with enamel stripe in national colours, the motto surround inlaid with dark blue enamel 'L'Union fait la force' and 'Eendracht baart macht' (Unity Makes Strength); the reverse with personalized scratched messge 'TO MY DARLING LYNNE'. Very good condition, complet... read more
60.00 GBP
1884 Four Oaks Park Racecourse horse racing badge
A rare original Victorian gentlemen's '1884 Four Oaks Park Racecourse Club membership badge', from this short lived racecouse, based in 'Sutton Coldfield Birmingham' from 1881-1889; bronzed example, the reverse impressed with official low issue numbers '69'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension bar with pin fittings and blue silk ribbon, this now in a very fragile state. read more
600.00 GBP
Tynedale Hunt Club fox head brass button Northumberland
A good original vintage period 'Tynedale Hunt Club brass button' constructed from two parts, bearing an embossed title strap, the centre depicting a fox head on lined ground. Good condition, minor wear.
Diameter 22mm. read more
Middlesex Women's Institutes For Home and Country WI badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Middlesex W I Home & Country pin badge'; large embossed green enamel title circlet on gilt seeded ground, the sides displaced by a red Rose and green Ivy leaf with red enamel shield to the centre bearing the three seaxes from the County Arms; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works B'Ham' (1933 to 1939). Very g... read more
Federation of Essex Women's Institutes WI badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Federation of Essex Women's Institutes pin badge'; gilt brass laurel circlet, red enamel title surround, the central red shield displaying three seaxes from the Arms of Essex (granted in 1925) on green enamel ground. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm. read more
National Union of Railwaymen NUR trade union membership badge fob
A good original circa 1920's period early issue 'National Union of Railwaymen membership badge'; brass and enamel clover shape fob, the obverse with blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting a Locomotive train on red enamel ground, crossed red and green signalling flags above; the reverse with legend 'Workers of the World Unite' 'NUR flag, globe and shaking hands. Good condition, complet... read more
25.00 GBP
Southmead Hospital Bristol nurses pin badge
A scarce original Second World War period nurses pin badge from the 'Southmead Hospital Bristol'; large silver plated 'Maltese Cross' inlaid with light blue enamel, title circlet and centre bearing 'Coat of Arms of the Bristol City Council' on dark blue enamel ground; the reverse inscribed 'NURSE C.O.B.Evans 1944 - 47'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the ename... read more
The Salvation Army Red Shield Worker Serving H.M.Forces pin badge
A scarce original wartime period 'The Salvation Army pin badge' in the form of a gilt metal blue enamel bar 'SERVING H.M.FORCES' the top centre displaced by a red shield inscribed 'The Salvation Army Red Shield Worker'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Size approx 50 x 16mm. read more
Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto Ltd ARP air raid precautions badge
A rare original Second World War period 'Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto Ltd air raid precautions pin badge'; chromium plated shield shape example, inlaid with dark blue enamel, bearing the companies 'LDC' logo, red enamel 'ARP' below, with additional central bar 'Lancashire Crypto'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham.' Very good condition, complet... read more
Voluntary Land Corps VLC agricultural home front badge
A scarce original wartime period 'Voluntary Land Corps' home front badge, horseshoe title surround inlaid with white enamel, the centre depicting three sheaves of corn on light blue ground with 'VLC' initials below. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 26mm. read more
Robertsons Golly cricketer white waistcoat advertising badge FATTORINI
A good original circa 1950's 'Robertson's Golly Cricketer badge' wearing dark blue coat, white waistcoat, solid brass between legs, displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St. B'Ham'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
WW1 Nottingham National Shell Factory Canteen half penny token badge
A good original First World War period 'Nottingham National Shell Factory Canteen half penny pinky coloured plastic token' bearing printed details. Fair condition, scratch marks.
Diameter approx 30mm.
The Nottingham National Shell Factory manufacturing high explosive and smoke shell was set up in the mid- 1916 and operated from 'Spring Close Works, Commercial Street, Old Lenton, N... read more
WW2 Royal Arsenal Woolwich Royal Ordnance Factory officially numbered badge
A good original Second World War period 'Royal Arsenal Woolwich hand painted brass personalised lapel badge' bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T & S Ltd B'Ham' and stamped with official issue number 'B3990'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, small knock to left lower edge.
Diameter approx 26mm. read more
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory 4 munition workers pin badge
A scarce original circa 1940 to 1942 warime period 'Royal Ordnance Factory 4 munition workers brass pin badge, bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.L.M. Ltd B'Ham' (Thomas Lyster Mott Vyse Street, Birmingham) and official issue number '4814'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 31mm. read more
35.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory 13 munition factory workers pin badge
A scarce original circa 1940 to 1942 wartime period 'Royal Ordnance Factory 13 munition factory workers nickel plated pin badge, bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.L.M. Ltd B'Ham' (Thomas Lyster Mott Vyse Street, Birmingham) and official issue number '11298'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diamete... read more
40.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Ordnance Factory 14 munition factory workers badge
A scarce original circa 1940 to 1942 wartime period 'Royal Ordnance Factory 14 munition factory workers gilt alloy pin badge, bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'T.L.M. Ltd B'Ham' (Thomas Lyster Mott Vyse Street, Birmingham) and official issue number '6589'. Fair condition, complete with original pin fittings, heavy service wear.
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Alfred Holt & Co shipping line flag cap badge centre
A scarce original vintage 'Alfred Holt & Co shipping line cap badge centre' gilded brass flag inlaid with blue enamel bearing white diamond with 'AH' monogram, the reverse with a two sets of two blades. Good condition, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Height with pole approx 22mm.
Width 22mm. read more
RMS Melita gilt and enamel picture brooch
A scarce original circa 1920's period 'R.M.S. Melita shipping line pin badge'; ornate gilt metal oval surround, the centre bearing a hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with very faint hairlines cracks to left side and minor surface scratches.
Size approx 37 x 27mm. read more
SS Duchess of York gilt and enamel picture brooch
A scarce original circa 1928 period 'S.S.Duchess of York shipping line pin badge'; ornate gilt metal oval surround, the centre bearing a hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Size 32 x 26mm.
The 'S.S.Duchess of York was built for the 'Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd' by 'Joh... read more
EIIR Royal Navy Officers silver plate and gilt beret badge
A good original early Queen Elizabeth issue 'Royal Navy Officer's beret badge', die-stamped gilded metal highly defined crowned laurel wreath, with applied silver plated fouled anchor set within voided centre, crown with red velvet backing with retaining blades to secure. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 50mm. read more