A good original First World War period Crowned 'VW' Volunteer Workers brass badge, the reverse with embossed maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '53722'. Good condition, complete with original substantial pin fittings.
Height 30mm.

In 1940 a similar badge was approved by the War Office although the use of the Crown was refused and 'F...  read more

Code: 62200

A scarce original Great War period 'Coventry Ordnance Works Ltd Special War Service badge' brass circular example bearing embossed title surround with 'Heavy Artillery Field Gun' to the centre; the reverse with individually struck official issue number '6346'. Very good condition, complete with an old replacement buttonhole fitting.
Diameter 29mm.

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Code: 62199

75.00 GBP

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A good original First World War official 'On War Service 1915 munitions workers badge'; Crowned oval title, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance shield', the reverse impressed with maker's details stamped in relief 'J.R.Gaunt & Sons Ltd London' 'M' and impressed with official issue number '79210'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 62196

20.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1938 to 1941 period 'Air Defence Cadet Corps lapel badge'; chromium plated title circlet, stylised electric blue enamel 'speedbird' emblem to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe style buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal wear.
Diameter 18mm.

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Code: 62192

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Skegness silver plated bell shaped badge', displaying dark blue fish and labels with green enamel sea. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 62188

85.00 GBP

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A good original 'Butlin's 1957 Skegness silver plated bell shaped badge', displaying red fish and light blue enamel labels. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, manufacturing bust bubble hole to top left.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 62186

20.00 GBP

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A rare original low issue Second World War 'L.M.S. Railway Service brass and enamel lapel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd B'Ham' and official very low issue number 'B189'. Very good used condition, complete with original buttonhole horseshoe fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Width 34mm.
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Code: 62184

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original early Second World War period 'London Midland & Scottish Railway war service brass and enamel badge', with original pin fittings normally associated with badges worn by women, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmingham' (a manufacturers mark used between 1933 and 1939) and official issue number 'D71764'. Very good condition, comp...  read more

Code: 62183

A scarce original circa 1940's period, probably wartime 'Isle of Man identification badge' in the form of a large gilt George VI crowned disc, inlaid with dark blue enamel, inscribed in bold lettering 'Isle of Man Civil Service' Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, very minor surface scratches.
Height 39mm.  read more

Code: 62178

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC cap badge', finely detailed early pattern embroidered silver bullion griffin on torse, within gold bullion oak wreath surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good used condition.
Height 61mm.

British Overseas Airways Corporation was for...  read more

Code: 62174

95.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's British Overseas Airways Corporation BOAC cap badge', finely detailed early pattern silver plated griffin on torse, within a gilt metal oak wreath surmounted by an astral crown, all set on black felt backing, the reverse with brown hessian waxed lining. Very good used condition.
Height 61mm.

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Code: 62173

95.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1931 period full size 'Territorial Army Nursing Service tippet badge', the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details 'R.J' (Robert William Jay). Very good clean condition, complete with original silk ribbon and Sterling Silver suspension bar with pin fittings.
Overall Length approx 82mm.  read more

Code: 62172

A scarce original believed to be late circa 1940's period 'London County Council (M) Nursing Service gilt badge' in the form of a red cross, blue enamel title circlet and depicting the pre 1953 'LCC Coat of arms', the reverse complete with its original buttonhole lapel fittings usually associated with a male nurse. Good condition, no chips to the enamel, very minor bruising to middle arms of th...  read more

Code: 62171

38.00 GBP

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A very good original 'Boys Brigade Firemans' proficiency badge', die-cast well defined detailed nickel fireman's helmet superimposed over crossed axes and flanked by large smooth 'BB' this variant with rosette pattern bosses to the chin chain.Very good clean condition, complete with original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 28mm.
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Code: 62169

A very good original 'Boys Brigade Firemans' proficiency badge', die-cast nickel fireman's helmet superimposed over crossed axes and flanked by the small initials 'BB', this variant with rosette pattern bosses to the chin chain. Very good clean condition, complete with original diagonal tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 62168

12.00 GBP

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A rare original circa 1913 'Ramsgate General Hospital and Seamans Infirmary nurses silver badge', bearing the Ramsgate Coat of Arms inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1913 and impressed with maker's details 'NBs' (Nathan Brothers, Birmingham & Hatton Garden, London.). Fair condition, complete with pin fittings, enamel with heavy service w...  read more

Code: 62167

A good original circa 1960's 'Royal Life Saving Society Respiration Service gilt and enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' (a style of backmark produced between 1957 and 1976) with official issue number '47965'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 62165

A scarce original circa 1939 'Civil Air Guard pilots wing l pin lapel badge', chromium plated example, with electric blue enamel 'CAG' initials to the centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham'. Very good mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Width 41mm.

From January 1939 Civil Air Guard members wer...  read more

Code: 62163

A scarce original circa 1938 to 1941 period 'Air Defence Cadet Corps cap badge'; chromium plated title circlet, stylised electric blue enamel 'speedbird' emblem to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings and split pin, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal wear.
Diameter 39mm.
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Code: 62162

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Butlin's 1963 Brighton chromium plated badge' displaying red lantern within light blue enamel border, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.
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Code: 62159