WW2 Devon County Special Constable police reserve badge
A very good original Second World War period 'Devon Special Constable badge'; gilt and blue enamel title circlet, the voided centre bearing a shield depicting the 'Coat of Arms of Devon County' this example with red enamel rampant Lion; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or da... read more
RAF Flying Review Aero Club magazine tin button badge
A scarce original circa 1950's period well designed 'Royal Air Force Flying Review Aero Club celluloid tin button membership badge' the centre displaying a representation of an Blackburn Buccaneer plane. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remain bright, minor surface scratches.
Diameter 32mm.
First published in 1944 under the title ‘Royal Air Forc... read more
25.00 GBP
Hadrian's Beagles Hunt button early 20th Century
A scarce original early 20th Century period 'Hadrian's Beagles Hunt gilt button', depicting an embossed Hare in flight; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Firmin & Sons Ld London' (early 20th Century) with 'Patent 2346'. Very good condition, complete with original shank.
Diameter 24mm. read more
40.00 GBP
North Staffordshire Hunt button
A good original pre 1973 vintage period 'North Staffordshire Hunt gilt button', displaying a 'Stafford knot' and old english script 'NSH'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Pitt & Co Maddox St London W' (1895 -1973). Very good condition, complete with original shank.
Diameter approx 20mm. read more
Shell-Mex & BP Ltd petroleum company brass button by H.Lotery & Co Ltd
A good original circa 1950's period 'Shell-Mex & BP brass uniform button' the reverse impressed with pre 1964 maker's details 'H.Lotery & Co Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with shank.
Diameter 24mm. read more
Butlins Xmas 1966 festive snowman badge
A good original 'Butlin's Christmas1966 badge'; chromium plated example inlaid with coloured enamels, depicting a snowman, christmas tree and snowflakes, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm. read more
15.00 GBP
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LONELY song sheet music promotional badge
A good original circa 1933 'Have You Ever Been Lonely, Have You Ever Been Blue, gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting a flapper with powder compact, wearing a blue skimpy dress, within a horseshoe title surround; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham Regd 783890'. Good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, some u... read more
40.00 GBP
Duke of Beaufort Hunt fine quality gilt button
A scarce original circa 1875 Victorian period fine quality 'Duke of Beaufort Hunt gilt button', bearing old english script 'B H', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Firmin & Sons 153 Strand London' (1875). Very good condition, complete with original shank.
Diameter 22mm. read more
Duke of Beaufort Hunt brass button
A good original late Victorian, early 20th Century period 'Duke of Beaufort Hunt brass button', bearing old english script 'B H', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Firmin & Sons Ld St Martins Lane London' (1895-1915). Very good condition, complete with original shank.
Diameter approx 22mm. read more
RAF No 98 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A very scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 98 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel badge, the centre depicting the mythical creature 'Cerberus' and motto 'Never failing', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellen... read more
RAF No 9 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 9 Squadron gilt and enamel badge' depicting a bat with wings extended and motto 'Per noctem volamus' (We fly through the night), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm. read more
RAF No 145 Battle of Britain Squadron Royal Air Force badge circa 1940s
A scarce original period 'Royal Air Force No 145 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a sword over cross and Latin motto 'Diu noctuque pugnamus' (We fight by day and night), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor damage to the enamel scroll.
Height 33mm. read more
Australian March To Freedom July 1918 fundraising tin button badge
A scarce original First World War period large coloured celluloid tin button fundraising badge, depicting an ANZAC drummer standing proudly in front of the Australian Flag and inscribed 'ALBURY TO SYDNEY'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minimal foxing, colours remain bright.
Diameter 32mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Australian Medical Aid and Comforts To Russia flag fundraising button badge
A scaece post 1941 wartime period 'Medical Aid and Comforts To Russia fundraising celluloid tin button badge', depicting the crossed flags of the 'Australian Red Ensign' used by the merchant navy and Russian Flag bearing hammer and sickle symbol, all in vivid colours. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remains bright.
Diameter 25mm. read more
30.00 GBP
WW1 United Britain France Belgium flag day fundraising tin button badge
A scarce original First World War period 'United Patriotic Flags fundraising celluloid tin button badge' depicting the highly coloured crossed flags of Britain France and Belgium, with printed maker's details to rim 'U.P.B.Co London'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minor foxing.
Diameter 23mm. read more
15.00 GBP
UNITED WE STAND England France Belgium Russia flag pin badge
A scarce original First World War period 'United We Stand patriotic pin badge'; highly coloured gilt and enamel example depicting the flags of England, France, Belgium and Russia in both styles including the double headed eagle. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Height 24mm. read more
45.00 GBP
National Unemployed Workers Movement NUWM tin buttin badge
A rare original circa 1930's period 'National Unemployed Workers Movement badge', in the form of a very small red celluloid tin button stick pin, bearing black lettering 'N.U.W.M'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor foxing and rust.
Diameter 16mm.
Founded as the 'NUWCM' National Unemployed Workers Committee Movement in 1921 until 1929. Its aim was to draw at... read more
Workers Union WU shield badge circa 1898 to 1928
A scarce circa first quarter of the 20th century 'Workers Union lapel badge'; silver plated shield half dark blue. half pale blue enamel, depicting clasped hands with the letters 'W U' below. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height approx 22mm.
Width approx 19mm. read more
Girl Guides Land Ranger embroidered felt cloth hat badge circa 1920's
A scarce original circa 1920's 'Girl Guides Land Ranger felt cloth hat badge', red embrodered on navy oval felt backing, the reverse with herringbone waxed backing. Good used condition.
Height approx 50mm. read more
40.00 GBP
Girl Guides Air Rangers trefoil promise badge circa 1920 to 1925
A rare original circa 1920's period 'Girl Guides Air Ranger trefoil promise badge', a gilt brass example inlaid with pale blue enamel, bearing fretted star to the top leaf and plain scroll below, the reverse with embossed maker's details 'Collins London' 'Girl Guides' 'Reg Trade Mark'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, very minor light scratch.