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WW2 Free French Forces FRANCE LIBRE full size number 407 badge

WW2 Free French Forces FRANCE LIBRE full size number 407 badge

A scarce ORIGINAL Second World War period British made 'Free French Forces Francaise Libres badge' large full size gilt wing, inlaid with patriotic coloured enamels from the French flag, bearing an upright sword through the centre and inscribed 'FRANCE LIBRE'; the reverse impressed with offical LOW issue number '407' and 'Regd No 838334' a registered, design and patent date of 1941. Good condit...  read more

Code: 63177

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Newfoundland British Red Cross Order of St John badge Birks Canada

Newfoundland British Red Cross Order of St John badge Birks Canada

A very scarce original Second World War period Canadian made 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John silver war worker badge' in the form of a shield, bearing the the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John' emblem and inscribed NEWFOUNDLAND below; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and with maker's details 'BIRKS'. Very good condition, complete with ...  read more

Code: 63175

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WW2 Local Fire Guard Instructor LFGI pin badge

WW2 Local Fire Guard Instructor LFGI pin badge

A scarce original circa 1944 'Local Fire Guard Instructors silver plate and enamel home front badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.

Local Fire Guard Instructors badge was authorised in 1944 for Instructors trained locally.  read more

Code: 63173

25.00 GBP

Warrington County Special Constable police reserve badge

Warrington County Special Constable police reserve badge

A scarce original circa First World War period 'Warrington County Special Constable gilt and enamel badge', bearing the Warrington County Borough Coat of Arms with motto 'Deus Dat Incrementum' (God giveth the increase) to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 63170

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Wolverhampton Special Constabulary police badge

Wolverhampton Special Constabulary police badge

A good original circa 1940's period 'Wolverhampton Special Constabulary police enamel badge'; large Crowned chromium plated white title strap, Wolverhampton Coat of Arms in red and yellow to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, but does have some hairlin...  read more

Code: 63169

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Union Jack Flag patriotic woven silk tin button badge

Union Jack Flag patriotic woven silk tin button badge

A scarce original vintage pre war period tin button badge covered in silk woven material in the form of a 'Union Jack Flag' possibly for a Coronation or Jubilee. Very good clean condition, complete with original single pin fitting.
Diameter 21mm.  read more

Code: 63168

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LIGHTS OUT song sheet music promotional badge

LIGHTS OUT song sheet music promotional badge

A scarce original circa 1935 'Lights Out advertising song badge', gilt brass red enamel crescent moon with lovers smooching within; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting (slightly bent but not effecting the functioning) and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, very mi...  read more

Code: 63167

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STORMY WEATHER song sheet music promotional badge

STORMY WEATHER song sheet music promotional badge

A scarce original circa 1933 'Stormy Weather song advertising badge', gilded brass circlet the centre depicting young lovers sheltering from the rain under a large black umbrella, this example with girl wearing a BLUE dress; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' and 'Regd 783923' a registered, design and patent date of 1933. Very good condition, complete with...  read more

Code: 63166

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Robertsons c1990 Golly fisherman advertising badge

Robertsons c1990 Golly fisherman advertising badge

A good original circa 1990's 'Robertson's Golly fisherman marmalades and Jam promotional badge', the reverse without maker's details. 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: 63165

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Primrose League Honorary Knight of the league badge with case

Primrose League Honorary Knight of the league badge with case

A good original post 1886 'Primrose League Knight's Full Dress gilt badge' the reverse with lightly stamped maker's details 'T & JB' (T & J Bragg Ltd Birmingham) and 'Rd 41563' a registered, design and patent number for 1886. Very good condition, complete with original primrose colour silk ribbon with violet borders and suspension bar with single pin fitting, housed in its original velvet lined...  read more

Code: 63163

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Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS hat badge

Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS hat badge

A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service hat badge', EIIR Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of red embroidered crossed initials 'A' and intertwined around a gold wire anchor, the reverse with black cotton backing and official low issue number. Very good condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 52mm.  read more

Code: 63162

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WW2 Nottingham Fire Guard Instructors LFGI lapel badge

WW2 Nottingham Fire Guard Instructors LFGI lapel badge

A very scarce original circa late war period 'Nottingham Local Fire Instructors badge' in the form of a circular gilt flaming grenade, with red enamel title surround 'FIRE GUARD L.F.G.I' and bearing embossed Coat of Arms of Nottinghamshire to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height a...  read more

Code: 63161

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Czechoslovak Red Cross Auxiliary Nurse badge

Czechoslovak Red Cross Auxiliary Nurse badge

A scarce original circa 1940's 1950's period British made 'Czechoslovak Red Cross Auxiliary Nurse badge'; gilt convex example with blue enamel title surround 'CZECHOSLOVAK AUX. NURSE' red cross to centre on white enamel ground. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.
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Code: 63160

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WW2 British Red Cross & Order of St John CHSS fundraising badge

WW2 British Red Cross & Order of St John CHSS fundraising badge

A scarce original wartime period 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John Central Hospital Supply Service fundraising badge' pressed metal example with gilt edge finish and paper cardboard printed insert. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remains bright, age patina.
Diameter 32mm.  read more

Code: 63159

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WW2 ANTWERP Brabo Fountain Flags of the Nation silk handkerchief

WW2 ANTWERP Brabo Fountain Flags of the Nation silk handkerchief

A good original circa Second World War period blue silk handkerchief displaying printed 'Brabo Fountain' with colourful hand painted France, Britain, Belgium and America flags. Very good condition, fold marks and pin holes to central top points.
Size approx 25 x 25cm.  read more

Code: 63158

15.00 GBP

V For Victory allied flags of the nation patriotic pin badge

V For Victory allied flags of the nation patriotic pin badge

A scarce original circa Second World War period Flags of the Nations pin badge'; pressed metal example displaying a 'V for Victory' sign in Belgium Flag hand painted colours, flanked by the allies flags, America, Russia (RSFSR Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic), Britain and France. Very good almost mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remain bright.
Hei...  read more

Code: 63157

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WW2 Civil Defence Rest Centres ARP Services pin badge

WW2 Civil Defence Rest Centres ARP Services pin badge

A scarce original hard to find Second World War period 'Civil Defence Rest Centres gilt and enamel badge' in the form of a rainbow surmounted by a large Crown, similar to a device worn on the Civil Defence armlet that was introduced in 1940. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 63156

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HRH Princess Beatrice's Central Depot hospital supply war worker badge

HRH Princess Beatrice's Central Depot hospital supply war worker badge

A good original First World War period 'HRH Princess Beatrice's Central Depot For Service pin badge'; bronzed metal title surround, displaced by a coronet of crosses and fleurs-de-lis, with the monogram 'B' to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 63153

40.00 GBP

WW1 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment silver war badge

WW1 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment silver war badge

A good original First World War period 'Silver War Badge official issue number 'B236966' awarded to '40884 Private Albert John Bankes'; unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 33mm.

40884 Private Albert John Bankes enl...  read more

Code: 63152

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Old Contemptibles Association 1914 Aug 5 To Nov 22 chums badge

Old Contemptibles Association 1914 Aug 5 To Nov 22 chums badge

A scarce ORIGINAL post 1925 'Old Contemptibles Association' bronzed lapel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co London', 'Reg. No 726347' and stamped with official issue number '7519A'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, minor service wear.
Height 23mm.

The Old Contemptibles Association was founded by Capt JP Danny of the...  read more

Code: 63150

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