Whipps Cross Hospital 1925 gold first prize nurses badge by Mappin & Webb
A rare original exceptionally fine quality solid gold 'Whipps Cross Hospital London nurses prize medal' in the form of a cross strung from a suspension ribbon bar; the bar and medal both impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1924 maker's details 'MN & WB' (Mappin & Webb London), and inscribed 'Nurses Examination First Prize' 'Mona Morfydd Walton 1925'. Excellent condition, comple... read more
650.00 GBP
WW2 British Red Cross Nottingham VAD Mobile badge armband named
A scarce original wartime issue Voluntary Aid Detachment 'British Red Cross Society 'VAD mobile' armband', navy blue ribbed cotton example with sewn on felt cloth badge, each with tapered ends and secured by chromium plated buckle slide, inside with white tape label inscribed in ink 'NOTTS 44 BRC M.C.Jobson. Good condition, minor service wear.
Length 23cm.
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35.00 GBP
WW2 Civil Nursing Reserve silver nurses badge by Marples & Beasley
A good original Second World War period 'Civil Nursing Reserve' home front silver badge inlaid with red and blue enamel, the reverse stamped in relief 'Sterling Silver' and with maker's details 'M&S B'Ham' (Marples & Beasley Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Height 31mm. read more
20.00 GBP
EIIR Royal Observer Corps ROC pin badge
A good original early post 1953 cold war period small silver plated badge, with pale blue enamel title circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a Queen's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
MG Car Company On National Service war worker numbered badge
A scarce original circa Second World War period 'M.G. Car Company Limited On National Service war worker badge',large chromium plated example in the form of a octagon, inlaid with orange translucent enamel, the 'MG' initial in brown; the reverse impressed with engraved official issue number "575'. Good condition, enamel with service wear.
Height 29mm.
Reference to the MG o... read more
Stockport School of Nursing nurses qualification badge Greater Manchester
A scarce original vintage period 'Stockport School of Nursing badge'; inlaid with fine quality green enamel, the seeded gilt centre bearing a cross in relief with 'Rod of Asclepius' and between each arm an Heraldic Cross within a lozenge (from the ancient family of Stockport). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety catch in good working order, no damage to... read more
Humber Ltd Beeston Bicycles Motorcycles and Cars pin badge circa 1903 to 1908
A rare original pre 1908 period 'Humber Limited gilt and blue enamal badge', bearing the companies trademark logo, circa 1903 Granted Royal Warrant and address details 'Humber Ltd Beeston Notts Coventry'. Very good condition, complete wih original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 47mm.
Humber Ltd, Beeston works closed in 1908 on the opening ... read more
Butlins 1965 Blackpool holiday camp tower badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1965 Blackpool tower chromium plated badge' within red 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.
Height 25mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Butlins 1958 Blackpool Tower holiday camp badge made in Ireland
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1958 Blackpool Tower chromium plated badge' with dark blue enamel labels, the reverse impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor manufacturers infill flaws.
Height 30mm. read more
Robertson c1990 Golly policeman advertising badge white shirt
A good original 1990's 'Robertson's Golly policeman wearing a white shirt, marmalades and Jam promotional badge', the reverse impressed with multi maker's details '©James Robertson & Sons'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish.
Height 32mm. read more
Queen Victoria 1887 Jubilee commemorative silver badge
A scarce original fine quality 'Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee commemorative badge' in the form of a large ornamental circlet with bobble edge, mounted with Crowned Coat of Arms shield within fern leaf decoration, the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1886. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dents or distortions, minor wear to bobbles.
Diam... read more
Federation of Women's Institutes Staffordshire WI badge circa 1980's
A good original circa 1980's period 'Women's Institutes Staffordshire WI badge', superb quality large pattern gilt shield inlaid with red enamel, with an applied gilt 'Stafford Knot' with green enamel title below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini'. Exceptionally good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings and enamel perfect.
Height 29mm. read more
Wimbledon Speedway Supporters Club badge circa 1950's
A good original circa 1950's vintage period 'Wimbledon Speedway Supporters Club badge'; ornate silver plated red and yellow title circlet, motorcycle winged wheel to solid centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Dorset Federation of Women's Institutes Dorchester WI badge
A scarce original circa pre-war period 'Dorset Federation WI badge', large pattern gilt brass triangle example, the voided centre depicting the 'WI' logo in red and green, with an additional applied plaque 'DORCHESTER'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 39mm. read more
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