WW1 Old Boys Corps Volunteer Training Corps London VTC unit badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Old Boys Corps Volunteer Training Corps lapel badge'; gilt metal convex circular example, bearing old english script 'OBC' and 'Pro Patria' motto to seeded background; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.B.Sale Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 24mm.
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London County Council Ambulance Service cap badge
A scarce original circa 1933 to 1939 period 'LCC Ambulance service cap badge' bearing pre-1953 pattern gilded brass mural crowned shield depicting the 'English Lion' on an enamelled red and white 'St George's Cross' above the blue and white enamel waves represented the River Thames and the Port of London; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford House Birmingham... read more
60.00 GBP
Salford Royal Hospital silver nurses badge
A scarce original circa 1947 period unnamed 'Salford Royal Hospital nurses badge' the former Coat of Arms from the 'City of Salford with motto 'Integrity and Industry superimposed over a green enamel cross'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1947 and maker's details 'J.F' (James Fenton & Co). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, but with b... read more
Butlins 1965 Blackpool holiday camp tower badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1965 Blackpool tower chromium plated badge' within green 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, minor wear to plating on lettering left side.
Height 25mm. read more
35.00 GBP
Butlins 1951 Ayr holiday camp undated badge Scotland
A scarce original undated 'Butlin's Holiday Camp gilded brass badge', inlaid with red, dark blue and light blue enamels, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co (Jewellers) 31-33 Tenby Street Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 25mm. read more
Butlins 1962 Ayr holiday camp badge Scotland
A good original 'Butlin's 1962 Ayr silver plated badge', inlaid with blue and white enamel, depicting a sword and thistles, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear.
Height 27mm. read more
8.00 GBP
WW2 Royal Air Force RAF Police printed cotton armband
A scarce original circa late war 1944 printed cotton issue 'R.A.F.P armband' with adjustable brass press studs with manufacturers details 'Newey Brothers B'Ham PAT 201430.22'. Very good condition, colour remains bright, one outer press stud ABSENT.
Width 9.3cm.
Length 93cm. read more
Hepolite For Speed piston engine manufacturer advertising badge c1950s
A scarce original circa 1950's period 'Hepolite For Speed salesman promotional badge'; gilded brass wing the centre depicting a stylized piston on scarce white enamel ground within title surround; the reverse with maker's details 'Hepworth & Grandage Ltd Bradford'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no enamel loss but does have some hairline cracks.
Width 44mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Boys Brigade wayfarers proficiency badge
A scarce original circa 1930's exceptionally fine die-cast frosted silver plated badge; Willie the Wayfarer wearing knee breeches, hunting jacket and carrying hooked stick, the milestone is small. Very good condition, complete with original tube joint, rounded catch pin fittings and retaining a high percentage of its frosted silver finish.
Height 30mm. read more
Boys Brigade Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 badge issued Scotland
A scarce original gilt metal enamelled 'Boys Brigade Coronation 1953 lapel badge', this one having a straight 'Stedfast' scroll issued in Scotland. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, dark tone to lower half of red cross.
Height 24mm.
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Boys Brigade Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation pin badge issued England
A scarce original chromium plated enamelled 'Boys Brigade 1953 Coronation badge', this one having a curved 'Stedfast' scroll, the reverse stamped in relief 'Made in England'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm. read more
Butlins 1964 Brighton holiday camp illuminations badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1964 Brighton silver plated enamel badge' orange illuminations on dark green background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 25mm. read more
British Red Cross Society practical child welfare nursing badge
A good original Elizabeth II period 'British Red Cross Society' large chromium plated circular badge inlaid in white enamel, red cross to the centre with 'Practical Child Welfare' scroll below, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 33mm.
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British Red Cross Society practical nursing badge
A good original Elizabeth II period 'British Red Cross Society' large chromium plated circular badge inlaid in white enamel, red cross to the centre with 'Practical Nursing' scroll below, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 33mm. read more
15.00 GBP
Hereford Nurse Training School silver nursing badge plus SRN
A scarce original circa 1959 period 'Herefordshire Nurse Training School silver badge'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons), Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1959 and officially inscribed 'S.R.N.' with unofficial named inscription 'I.M.Taylor', together with a chromium plated General Nursing Council State Registered Nurse badge inscribed to the recipient 'I.M.Taylo... read more
1946 Glasgow Transport thirty five years long service silver medal
A scarce original 'Glasgow Transport long service silver gilt medal inlaid with electric blue enamelling depicting a full length figure of 'Saint Kentigern' flanked by two Salmon fish holding signet rings in their mouth, '35 Yrs' and Oak tree with Robin from the Scottish City of Glasgow coat of arms; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and Birmingham silver hal... read more
Royal Navy Admiral-class battlecruiser ship lifebuoy badge possibly HMS Hood
A scarce original circa 1940's period brooch in the form of a silver plated outline of a 1920's battlecruiser ship mounted on a gilt brass white painted enamel bouy and believed to be a representation of HMS Hood. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings that would be compatible with the period stated, minor service wear.
Diameter 39mm. read more
1953 Henley Royal Regatta stewards enclosure badge
A scarce original '1953 Henley Royal Regatta gilt and enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'R.E.Pearce Henley-on-Thames' 'Not Transferable' and with official issue number 'No 655'. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original cord.
'Henley Royal Regatta' is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfords... read more
580.00 GBP
RAF No 543 Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1950s
A scarce original early Elizabeth II period 'Royal Air Force No 543 Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting a Crane's head carrying an open padlock with key in its beak and motto 'Valiant and Vigilant', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm.... read more
40.00 GBP
WW1 Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd Munitions of War numbered badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd, Munitions of War Imperial Service badge', brass circular example inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed with official issue number '10232'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
Diameter 27mm.
During WW1 Sir W.G.Armstrong Whitworth & Co were larg... read more
75.00 GBP