Primrose League Honorary Knight membership badge
A good original 'Primrose League Honorary Knight badge'; gilt and enamel example bearing the league's Latin motto 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty) and incorporating the Cross of St George and the Cross of St Andrew; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Howard St Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole stud fitting, no damage to the enamel. An e... read more
William Younger Brewery Father William mascot dart player advertising badge
A scarce original vintage period 'William Younger & Co Ltd' gilt and enamel promotional badge, depicting the brewers trademark character mascot figure head, surmounting a dartboard, the reverse inscribed in relief 'Wm Younger's Beer'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
25.00 GBP
John Jameson Irish Whiskey Barrelman mascot advertising badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'John Jameson & Sons Irish Whiskey promotional pin badge' in the form of a stylized figure of a man inlaid with red enamel carrying a barrel, within a voided oblong surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. An excellent example.<... read more
Huntley & Palmers John Ginger Nuts Biscuits character man advertising pin badge
A good original circa 1933 period 'John Ginger gilt and enamel promotional badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thos. Fattorini Ltd B'Ham' and in relief 'Huntley & Palmers Biscuits'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, some enamel to eye, stress marks to legs. Price reflects.
Height 28mm.
Huntley & Palmers biscuit making company was founded ... read more
15.00 GBP
HELLO BLACKPOOL song sheet music promotional pin badge
A rare original circa 1937 period 'Hello Blackpool' promotional song gilt badge, depicting a bathing beauty reclining, wearing a large red sun hat and shawl with Blackpool Towers in the background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the ena... read more
Butlins 1952 Filey holiday camp badge girl riding a fish
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1952 Filey holiday camp gilt and enamel badge', this example with yellow enamel labels; the reverse with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Jewellers 31-33 Tenby Street Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor manufacturers infill flaw to date.
Height 25mm. read more
18.00 GBP
Robertsons 1980 Golly golfer advertising badge Variant metal golf club
A very scarce original circa 1980's 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly golfer promotional badge', this example with Golly playing a metal golf club; the reverse without maker's details. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, painted enamel finish with manufactures flaws. Price reflects.
Height 31mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Boys Brigade Squad Medal
A good original post 1927 'Boys Brigade Squad challenge medal', nickel silver plated eight pointed star with well defined rays, 'Sure & Stedfast Anchor' flanked by large 'B's' all in high relief and suspended from its original blue silk ribbon and wide suspension bar complete with pin fittings and inscribed 'Boys Medal'. Very good condition, minimal wear.
Diameter 50mm.
Height app... read more
Boys Brigade officers bronze matching collar badges
A scarce pair of original post 1927 period 'Boys Brigade matching pair of bronze collar badges', each retaining original single pin fitting. Very good condition.
Height of badge 36mm.
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Jewish Lads Brigade Brass Cap Badge
A scarce original early pattern 'Jewish Lads Brigade cap badge', die-stamped brass example, bearing "JLB" monogram within a laurel sprays. Very good condition, complete with original slider fitting.
Height 37mm.
The Jewish Lads Brigade was founded in 1895 by Albert Edward Goldsmid, their motto being 'They go from Strength to Strength'. In 1974 they amalgamated with the Jew... read more
Sheffield Special Police badge
A scarce original pre 1928 period 'Sheffield Special Police Constabulary police badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre displaying an embossed Sheffield Coat of Arms with motto 'Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit' (With God's help our labour is successful); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' a format used between circa 1908 and 1928. Very good con... read more
WW2 Churchills V For Victory morse code home front lapel badge
A scarce original wartime period nickel plated oval badge inlaid with dark blue enamel, depicting a 'V for Victory' with the international morse code calling sign 'dot dot dash' within. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the ename.
Height 21mm. read more
Boer War 1900 Tugela Heights Battle shrapnel souvenir pin badge
A rare original unique artefact from the 'Boer War 1900 Tugela Heights battle', in the form of a piece shrapnel from a copper shell head driveband mounted with a silver coloured scroll inscribed 'TUGELA'. Contained in a period cardboard box with details printed on the lid 'Spink & Son Ltd. 17 & 18 Piccadilly. W. Est 1772.' an address used between 1903 and circa 1930. Very good condition, comple... read more
1898 South African Republic 1 penny Kruger coin POW artwork fob badge
A scarce original Boer War period prisioners of war better than average artwork souvenir, made and sold in the overseas camps, in the form of a 1898 South Africa Republic one penny Kruger bronze coin, cleverly enhanced with applied white metal, to portray President Kruger wearing a top hat and smoking a pipe, with additional ornate ring attachment, to be worn as a very distinctive watch fob.
60.00 GBP
Primrose League General Election Special Service 1895 pin badge
A scarce original 'Primrose League General Election Special Service 1895 medal', the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 73mm. read more
Caernarvonshire Special Constable police badge Wales
A scarce original circa 1940's period Welsh 'Caernarvonshire Special Constable police badge'; Crowned gilt title circlet inlaid with white enamel, the centre bearing white shield on blue, depicting three stylized eagles from the County Coat of Arms.Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 35mm. read more
Womens Voluntary Services overseas WVS title pin badge
A scarce original locally made nickel silver 'WVS title' badge, possibly for overseas service in India. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Width 44mm.
Height 12mm.
Formed in 1942 in India, particularly in Bengal, which had a high membership during the war. read more
Womens Voluntary Services overseas WVS INDIA pin badge
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
National Fire Service NFS firemans cap badge
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
15.00 GBP
RAF No 248 Maintenance Unit Royal Air Force MU badge Chessington
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
35.00 GBP