WW2 Spitfire Fighter Plane polished aluminium fundraising badge
A good original Second World War period small aircraft badge, skillfully made from a polished aluminium in the form of a 'Royal Air Force Spitfire fighter plane'. Very good condition, complete with pin fitting.
Length 28mm.
Wingspan 33mm. read more
Boys Brigade buglers proficiency silver plated badge
A good original circa 1908 to 1968 pattern early issue 'Boys Brigade Buglers' proficiency badge'; die-cast silver plated example in the shape of a bugle with recognised manufactures defect to the bell, well defined large B's, solid tassels at the top, voided between the ends. Very good condition, retaining original axle joint pin fitting and rounded catch, service wear to silver plating.
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Boys Brigade buglers proficiency nickel badge
A good original circa 1909 to 1968 'Boys Brigade Buglers' proficiency badge', die-cast nickel in the shape of a bugle, an unusual variation with short tassels voided at the top and solid between the tassel ends, voided between the strings. Very good condition, retaining original tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 30mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Boys Brigade buglers proficiency nickel badge
A good original circa 1909 to 1968 early issue 'Boys Brigade Buglers' proficiency badge', die-cast nickel in the shape of a bugle, with well defined small B's and voided between the tassel ends. Very good condition, retaining original clamped joint coiled pin fitting and hooked catch. An excellent example.
Height 30mm. read more
Boys Brigade buglers proficiency nickel badge
A good original circa 1909 to 1968 early issue 'Boys Brigade Buglers' proficiency badge', die-cast nickel example with completely flat back, in the shape of a bugle, with well defined large B's, solid tassels at the top, voided between the ends. Very good condition, retaining original axle joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 29mm. read more
WW1 Royal Arsenal Woolwich Joan of Arc Hostel 1916 women workers badge
A scarce original Great War period women workers pin badge in the form of a large die-cast oxidized silver plated framed oval resting in laurel sprays, with ribbon title scroll below 'Joan of Arc Hostel 1916', the centre depicting an embossed figure of the Saint holding her sword. Very good condition, complete with original heavy duty pin fittings, minimal wear to silver plating. An excellent e... read more
WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge Mappin & Webb R22043
A good original First World War period official war workers gilt brass badge, the voided centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield; the reverse impressed with maker's details in relief 'Mappin & Webb Ltd Sheffield & London' the letter 'R' and official issue number '22043. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt remains bright, an exceptional example.
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20.00 GBP
Baden Powell Defence of Mafeking commemorative medallion on bullet suspension bar
A rare original Boer War commemorative souvenir in the form of a miniature size 'Defence of Mafeking' silver medallion, the obverse depicting a head and shoulder portrait of a uniformed Baden-Powell with binoculars, the reverse with well defined scene of the 'Soldiers of the Queen' with horses and guns in relief inscribed 'JUSTICE & EMPIRE' with maker's details 'S&S' (Spink & Son) in turn mount... read more
Brownie Guides skeleton issue pixie promise badge circa 1967 to 1971
A scarce original circa 1967 to 1971 short lived 'Brownie Guides chromium plated skeleton issue promise badge' in the form of a pixie within a voided trefoil surround, the reverse impressed 'Girl Guide'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting with safety roller catch in good working order.
Height 20mm. read more
Lord Mayor of Leicester RAF Benevolent Fund Appeal tin button badge
A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'Lord Mayor of Leicester RAF Benevolent Fund Appeal celluloid tin button badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright.
Diameter 25mm. read more
48.00 GBP
WW1 British Red Cross Society County of Surrey Cap Badge
A scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society County of Surrey cap badge'; gilt brass and enamel example the reverse complete with original two blade fittings. Very good condition, no damage to enamel, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Height 36mm.
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25.00 GBP
Blackburn Royal Infirmary Trained Nurse silver badge
A scarce original circa 1947 period 'Blackburn Royal Infirmary trained nurse badge' in the form of a cross inlaid with blue enamel, the central recessed disc, bearing a red enamel cross on seeded backing, with arched scroll inscribed with Biblical text 'The Lord that healeth thee'; the reverse impressed 'Sterling' and privately engraved with name and the year 1947. Good condition, complete with... read more
75.00 GBP
London Transport Board senior staff free road and rail travel pass badge
A rare original circa 1963 to 1969 short lived period 'London Transport Board unmarked silver pass' issued to senior staff as a means of identifiction, to provide them with free travel on railway underground, bus and coach services; the obverse displaying an embossed 'Griffin' over three tier 'London Transport Board'; the reverse with bold underlined 'PASS' and engraved 'R.D.Smith S.235'. Good ... read more
Royal Yacht Britannia watered silk cap tally ribbon band
A scarce ORIGINAL circa post 1954 period 'Royal Yacht gold wire embroidered full length ribbon, bearing a Queen Elizabeth II Crown, in good used condition and tied in an bow for many years, two pin holes suggests it was mounted for display at some stage. read more
Boy Scouts Handyman proficiency khaki felt cloth badge circa 1909 pattern
A good original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Handyman proficiency badge', red embroidered hammer and brush 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.
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Boy Scouts Swimmer proficiency khaki felt cloth badge circa 1909 pattern
A good original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Swimmer proficiency badge', embroidered diver wearing black swimming trunks 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
WW1 National Reserve Westmorland home front badge
A scarce original First World War period 'National Reserve Westmorland lapel badge'; small pattern oval gilt blue enamel title surround, Crown to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bliss Bros Birmingham' and official low issue number '140'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
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Girl Guides WAGGGS world thinking day symbol pin badge
A good original circa 1975 period 'Girl Guides WAGGGS world thinking day badge'; gold colour chromium plated circular example, the centre displaying a World Trefoil within a whirling wheel of arrows inlaid with electric blue enamelling. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Brownie Guide pixie promise badge
A good original pre war 'Brownie Guide promise badge', in the form of a brass pixie mounted on wide bar, this example with right hand raised just above the bar, the reverse impressed 'Girl Guides Trade Mark'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal polishing.
Width 38mm.
Height 30mm. read more
Boy Scouts 1911 silver officers hat badge no stars
A rare original 1st pattern 'Boy Scouts officer's silver hat badge', arrowhead in circle, no stars, resting on a 'Be Prepared' ribbon scroll; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmaks for 1911, maker's details 'JAW&C' (J.A.Wylie & Co) and registered, design and patent number 'Rd535092' for the year 1909. Fair condition, complete with two original loop fittings, bristle plume now ABS... read more