Free Czechoslovak Artillery in England 1940 pin badge by H.W.Miller Birmingham
A scarce original circa wartime period British made 'Free Czech Artillery in England 1940 badge'; in the form of a die-stamped oxidised sliver plated shield, bearing title surround, the centre depicting an embossed Czechoslovak lion superimposed over crossed artillery gun cannons; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original p... read more
Auxiliary Fire Service AFS 1939 Chester silver miniature lapel badge
A very scarce original early wartime fine quality 'Auxiliary Fire Service miniature silver lapel badge', the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1939 and maker's details 'TJS' (Thomas James Skelton Vyse Street, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height of front 15mm. read more
WW2 Boys Brigade firemans proficiency non fretted wartime badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Boys Brigade Firemans proficiency badge'; die-cast nickel fireman's helmet superimposed over crossed axes and flanked by large non voided 'BB'. Very good clean condition, complete with original vertical tube joint pin fitting and rounded catch.
Height 28mm. read more
60.00 GBP
WW2 Inspectorate Of Fighting Vehicles tank pin badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Inspectorate Of Fighting Vehicles standard control badge'; large chromium plate example, with yellow title surround, the centre bearing an embossed tank on red enamel ground (the Royal Armoured Corps colours) the reverse stamped with official issue number '944'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, minimal wear.
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British Overseas Airways Corporation ground staff BOAC numbered pin badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period, possibly wartime 'British Overseas Airways Corporation badge'; large circular example in the form of a red, white and blue enamel roundel, bearing gilt BOAC 'Speedbird logo' across the centre, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham' and impressed with official issue number '4141'. Very good condition, complete with ori... read more
Charles Weston & Co Ltd Coventry aircraft industry production war workers Victory badge
A rare original circa 1940's period 'Charles Weston and Co Ltd gilt and enamel numbered badge' in the form of a white enamel eagle superimposed over a red enamel 'V' for victory sign, resting in a blue enamel title scroll, the reverse impressed with official low issue number '258'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, gilt finish remains bright.
Height... read more
120.00 GBP
Austin Motor Co Ltd Shadow Factory Aero Engines war service identification badge E4 works department
A rare original circa 1940's wartime period Government aircraft manufacturers 'Austin Motor Co Ltd Shadow Factory Aero Engines identification lapel badge'; gilt square title surround, the centre bearing the companies logo a winged steering wheel and inlaid with dark blue enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent St Birmingham' and to the top right hand cor... read more
WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers badge
A scarce original First World War period gilt and enamel war workers badge, within a blue enamel rimmed seeded gilt circlet surmounted by Union spray of rose, shamrock and thistle; the central patriotic 'S' ribbon style scroll inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 1915'; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and impressed 'Reg.638232' a regist... read more
75.00 GBP
Bedfordshire Constabulary Messenger Service officially numbered PMS badge
A rare original circa 1940's period 'Bedfordshire Constabulary Messenger Service lapel badge', chromium plated circular example, with blue enamel title surround, the centre displaying in bold letters 'PMS' on red enamel ground, believed to be an abbreviation for 'Police Messenger Service'; the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and impressed with an officia... read more
WW2 Stretcher Bearer Emergency Hospital Scheme badge
A scarce original wartime issue 'Emergency Hospital Scheme Stretcher Bearer badge'; white metal example displaying Crowned 'SB' initials with title scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M'. (H.W.Miller Ltd ). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm.
Authorised in 1940 and worn by the ARP A... read more
Butlins 1956 Brighton holiday camp badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Brighton badge', chromium plated example depicting a rising sun, bird and sea with green enamel labels, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, but with very minor manufacturers infill flaws.
Height 29mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Whittington and Royal Northern Hospitals silver nurses badge London
A scarce original circa 1980's period 'Whittington and Royal Northern Hospitals silver nurses qualification badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1986 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini ). Very good used condition, complete with original pin fittings, with safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the enamel.
Height 42mm. read more
Examining Board For Dental Surgery Assistants qualification badge
A scarce original circa 1964 to 1986 period 'Examining Board for Dental Surgery Assistants badge' oxidised silver plated example, the title surround inlaid with dark red enamel, the centre with embossed nurses lamp, book and motto 'Spectamur Agendo' (judge us by our deeds), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with ori... read more
District Rover Scoutmaster hat badge with plume circa 1937 to 1952
A scarce original circa 1937 to 1952 pattern early issue 'District Rover Scoutmaster hat badge"; Electro Plated Nickel Silver arrowhead in circle, red enamel 'R S' instead of stars, 'Boy Scouts' motto scroll below, the reverse impressed 'E.P.N.S'. Very good condition, complete with original white bristle plume, correct amount of bobbles top and bottom, two flat loops fitting complete with split... read more
Morris Motors Ltd Service School lapel badge Cowley Oxford circa 1930's
A scarce original pre war circa 1930's period 'Morris Motors Ltd car and lorry manufacturers badge' in the form of a large silver plated shield inlaid with blue enamel inscribed 'Morris Motors Ltd Service School', the central logo, a red oxen crossing the River Thames, superimposed with a 'Torch of Knowledge'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford Works Birmi... read more
150.00 GBP
MG Car Company vintage advertising lapel badge
A scarce original circa 1950's 'M.G. Car Company Limited promotional lapel badge', small silver plated possibly a salesman example in the form of a octagon, inlaid brown translucent enamel, the 'MG' initial in cream, the reverse with pointed rectangular style buttonhole fitting, with bobble style finish. Very good condition, enamel intact, minimal service wear.
Height of front 15mm.
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WW1 Bowley Preece & Co Ltd Birmingham 1915 on war service badge
A good original First World War period 'Bowley Preece & Co Ltd Birmingham ' gilt and enamel war worker's badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'C.Usher B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.
On the 2nd December 1915 'Bowley Preece & Co Ltd 242 Broad St. Birmingham' placed an advertisement in the 'Bi... read more
45.00 GBP
WW1 On War Service 1915 official workers badge
A scarce original First World War 1915 period war workers gilt badge with embossed Crowned ribbon style patriotic title inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 1915. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, minor bruise and light surface scratches, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 26mm. read more
WW1 Volunteer War Workers officially numbered badge by J.R.Gaunt
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
WW1 Coventry Ordnance Works Special War Service munition makers badge
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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75.00 GBP