A rare original early circa 1940s unique commissioned unofficial 'British Overseas Airways Corporation pilots wing tiepin brooch'; silver griffin on torse set within black enamel central shield surmounted by an 'Astral Crown' flanked by large finely feathered wings the reverse impressed 'Sterling'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and additional safety chain.
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Code: 62572

A scarce original pre First World War period 'Veteran Reserve Derbyshire lapel badge', small pattern oval gilt blue enamel title, Crowned Rose to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 62571

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940 Second World War period London made 'Free French Navy badge'; small diamond shaped nickel plated enamel example bearing a plain 'Cross of Lorraine'; the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'B & E London.' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, possibly professionally restored.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 62567

A scarce original First World War '1914 Princess Mary Gift Fund Christmas Card, photograph; the front with Princess Mary's Cypher, the inner card inscribed:

'With Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Victorious New Year. From The Princess Mary and Friends at Home'.

Very good condition.

Given by Princess Mary as a gift to the Soldiers and Sailors f...  read more

Code: 62565

A scarce original example of an end of Great War 'Peace Celebration sweetheart brooch', in the form of a small gilt brass laurel wreath, the centre mounted with a dark blue enamel 'Scroll' inscribed 'Victory 1919 Peace'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 24mm.  read more

Code: 62562

A scarce original First World War period 'St John Ambulance Suffolk War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse impressed with official issue number '11115'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 62561

A rare original First World War period Welsh County 'St John Ambulance Flintshire War Service gilt and enamel badge', depicting the emblem of the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John', the reverse engraved with official issue number '1085A'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 45mm.  read more

Code: 62560

A rare original circa 1918 period 'Walmer Canadian War Hospital silver gilt badge'; large title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, white enamel Maple leaf to voided centre and scroll below '1915 - 1918'; the reverse impressed Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1818, maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and inscribed 'Ada Stevens'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no st...  read more

Code: 62558

250.00 GBP

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A very scarce original wartime period Ulster Savings Committee collectors fundraising pin badge, originally lightly silver plated now worn back to the brass (not unusual on this badge) in the form of the map of the province, inlaid with blue enamel and displaying the red hand of Ulster within the initials 'USC' with 'War Savings' below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd...  read more

Code: 62557

80.00 GBP

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A very scarce original wartime period 'Egham & District Air Raid Victim's Fund celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War and numbered '2158', the centre displaying the 'Magna Charta' and inscribed '15 June 1215'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 25mm.
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Code: 62556

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period 'Salute The Soldier 1944 celluloid tin button badge' sold to raise funds during the Second World War, depicting a Tommy Soldier in full kit, ready for action. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remains bright, an excellent example.
Diameter 25mm.

The Salute The Soldier logo was designed by the artist Abram Game...  read more

Code: 62555

A scarce original large celluloid tin button badge issued on the day, to those attending the 'National Service Rally' which was held in Hyde Park London, in the early part of 1939 to promote and to recruit to all the different services of the war effort, the central number '49' denoting which part of the parade ground you were designated. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings...  read more

Code: 62554

A scarce ORIGINAL 'Butlin's 1939 Clacton holiday camp gilt and enamel badge' depicting a girl holding a Champagne glass, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bernard French 26 Station Rd Clacton-on-Sea'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 62551

40.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Silver War Badge officially issue numbered '324513' awarded to '201091 Rifleman Arthur Jones'; 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.

Awarded to 201091 Rifleman Arthur Jon...  read more

Code: 62548

A scarce original circa 1940's 'Boys Brigade Life Saving proficiency badge'; die-cast nickel example in the form of a 'Lifebuoy' with 'BB' to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 62547

40.00 GBP

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A rare original pre 1930 'Girl Guides Oak Tree patrol emblem badge', brown and cream embroidered acorn and laeves on large felt cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian lining. Good used condition, pin hole between the leaves in the 12 o'clock position, wear to nap around the right edge.
Diameter approx 49mm.  read more

Code: 62546

70.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Cook proficiency badge', red embroidered grill on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Diameter approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 62545

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original wartime period 'Womens Land Army armband'; full length green felt armlet, red bound edge, red embroidered crowned 'WLA' to centre flanked a by triangle, representing two years service. Very good clean moth free condition, with original button fasteners.
Width approx 76mm.
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Code: 62544

A scarce original circa 1943 period still remaining intact 'Womens Voluntary Service armband '; quickly put together stitched grey felt armlet, bearing crowned 'WVS' maroon silk cotton embroidered initials. Very good clean moth-free condition, colour remains bright.
Width approx 84mm.

Introduced in 1943 for non uniformed members and used as a form of identification.  read more

Code: 62543

A scarce original circa 1940s George VI period 'Royal Air Force No 19 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a dolphin within conjoined wings and Latin motto 'Possunt quia posse videntur' (They can because they think they can), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish ...  read more

Code: 62538