A rare original post 1942 period, locally made die cast nickel silver WVS India pin badge', in the form of a map of India surmounted by rays, inlaid with green enamel, bearing the 'WVS' monogram and inscribed 'INDIA I SERVE below'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 42mm.

Formed in 1942 in India, particularly in Bengal...  read more

Code: 63072

A very good example of an original post 1941 'National Fire Service cap badge'; die-cast chromium plated Crowned eight pointed star, with red enamel 'NFS' lettering to the centre. Very good condition, complete with two original loop fittings and complete with chromium split pin, no damage ro the enamel.
Height 47mm.

In 1941 the 'Auxiliary Fire Service' and the local author...  read more

Code: 63071

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original hard to find 'RAF No 248 Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge displaying a Queen Elizabeth II Crown, the central device depicting a torch inscribed below 'Supplies For Health'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel flaw in the 5 o'clock position.
Height 32mm.

RAF No 248 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force Chessington, Medical Equipme...  read more

Code: 63070

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 56 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force gilt and enamel badge', the centre bearing a phoenix rising from flames with Latin motto 'Quid si coelum ruat' (What if the heavens fall), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings,no damage to the enamel, gilt finish ...  read more

Code: 63069

60.00 GBP

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A good original circa1960's period 'Buster Birthday Club membership silvery coloured chromium plated plastic badge'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to plating
Height approx 34mm.

Buster Capp was a character from the children’s comic from circa 1960 to 1971. He was the son of the very popular Andy Capp and Flo Capp who featured in The Daily ...  read more

Code: 63068

15.00 GBP

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A good original circa1960's period 'Buster Birthday Club membership yellow chromium plate metal badge' depicting Buster Capp with black cap, shorts and boots; the reverse impressed with spiralling pattern. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 35mm.

Buster Capp was a character from the children’s comic from circa 1960 to 1971. He was the son of t...  read more

Code: 63067

A rare original circa 1930's 'The Lady of the Fan sheet music advertising song badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W. Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.

'The Lady of the Fan' is a bit of a mystery as I cannot find this exac...  read more

Code: 63066

A very scarce original circa 1980's 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly golfer promotional badge', this example with Golly playing a white golf club; the reverse impressed with maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons P.M.Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish.
Height 32mm.  read more

Code: 63065

A scarce original circa 1980's 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly golfer promotional badge', this example with Golly playing a yellow golf club; the reverse impressed with maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons P.M.Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish, minor scratch to right leg.read more

Code: 63064

An original piece of English artefact circa 1905 struck to Commemorative the Centenary of the 'Battle of Trafalgar and subsequently the death of Admiral Lord Nelson in 1805, sold on behalf of the 'B. F.S.S.' in the form of the ship 'HMS Victory' in full sail.
The reverse inscribed:
'CENTENARY MEMENTO OF THE DEATH OF NELSON 1805 OCT 21st 1905 CONTAINING COPPER FROM H.M.S.VICTORY ...  read more

Code: 63063

A scarce original end of war coloured celluloid souvenir matchbox cover, 'British Made' the front displaying a head and shoulder portrait photographs of 'Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin' and to the reverse the flags of United States, Great Britain and Russia; the spine inscribed:

'Our Deepest Gratitude and Admiration to the Allies who stood United in Defeating the Greatist Tyrant in...  read more

Code: 63062

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A scarce original early post 1947 vintage period full length 'Boy Scouts greenl All-Round Cord Award for achieving First Class Badge and six proficiency badges. Very good clean condition, contained in its original cardboard box.  read more

Code: 63061

Four good original circa First World War and later vintage period charity paper flag day RNLI fundraising badges, the earliest inscribed on reverse 'Patron The King, Founded 1824, Royal National Life Boat Institution, Supported Entirely By Voluntary Contributions, Lives Saved From War Casualties Nearly 750, Lives Saved Since 1824 54,600'. Fair condition, minor creases and small tear top right,...  read more

Code: 63060

A scarce original circa First World War period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution' charity paper flag day RNLI very colourful fundraising badge, in the form of a lifebuoy, the centre with lifeboat and full crew. Very good clean condition, no creases, colour remains bright, the reverse complete with flap and original pin, now toned.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 63059

A scarce original First world War period antique fundraising paper OUR DAY badge, portraying a Union Jack Flag and the joint war organisation symbol of the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse simply inscribed 'THANK YOU'. This delicate item is in very good clean condition for its age, minor foxing around the original pin fitting.
Size 38 x 24mm.  read more

Code: 63058

A rare original First world War period fundraising paper OUR DAY badge in the form of a Airco DH.4 biplane which was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland for Airco.
Delicate condition, colour remains bright, complete with it original pin, minor creases to tail.
Width approx 50mm.

Airco DH.4 biplane entered operational service on 6th March 1917  read more

Code: 63057

75.00 GBP

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A good original late twentieth century vintage period 'Royal Australian Navy White Ensign flag pin badge'; chromium plated foil backing with a clear epoxy resin finish, deplaying a white flag with Union Jack Flag in the canton with the Southern Cross to the side and the Commonwealth Star below . Very good condition, complete with single stick pin fittings.
Width 25mm.
Height appro...  read more

Code: 63056

15.00 GBP

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A very good original circa 1940's 'Post Office Engineering Union lapel badge'; small circular gilt brass example inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, bearing shield with clasped hands to the centre and 'P.O.E.U. 1887' below, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.read more

Code: 63054

A scarce original 'Norwegian Flag brooch' of very fine quality silver gilt, translucent enamel, the reverse impressed '925S Sterling Norway' and maker's details for 'Einar Modahl Oslo'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 20mm.
Height 18mm.  read more

Code: 63052

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Butlin's Filey 1954 silver plated badge', this example with green enamel border, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 29mm.

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Code: 63051