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.

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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

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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.
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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

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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.

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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

A scarce original 'Butlin's Skegness 1956 silver plated badge', light blue fish, dark blue enamel label, 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 27mm.
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Code: 62158

A rare original circa late Victorian period 'National Union of Gasworkers and General Labourers membership badge'; large gilt ornate shield, with blue enamel title scrolls, bearing an embossed 'Unity, Fidelity, Love' red and white triangle to centre, depicting clasped hands; the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'W.Evett's B'Ham' and early pattern slider fitting. Very good conditio...  read more

Code: 62157

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A scarce original 1949 to 1955 issue 'British Railways Porter western region chromium plated convex cap badge' inlaid with 'Chocolate' brown enamel . the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, the reverse complete with two original rounded loop fittings and split pin, no damage to the enamel.
Width 72mm.  read more

Code: 62156

A scarce original First World War period brass 'Wound Badge', the reverse stamped in relief 'AB ) Prov Pat,7342-17(No.4' and complete with unmarked backing plate. Good condition, complete with two loop fittings and rusted split pin.
Length 51mm.
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Code: 62155

A scarce original circa 1946 to 1968 early issue 'Boys Brigade Athletics proficiency badge'; die-cast nickel circular example depicting a raised arm holding a flaming 'Olympic' torch, 'BB' above, 'Athletics' below. Very good condition, complete with original vertical tube joint pin fitting and early pattern hooked catch.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 62151

75.00 GBP

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A scarce original oxidized silver plated badge for the annual meeting of the 'British Medical Association' in Plymouth 1938, the reverse with impressed with maker's details 'Bruford Eastbourne & Exeter'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 35mm.
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Code: 62150

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'England Football Association Steward 1935 official badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Denton & Down London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 40mm.  read more

Code: 62149

220.00 GBP

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A good original First World War period 'Silver War Badge officially issue numbered 'B73456' awarded to '30437 Private John R Smith'; unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 33mm.

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Code: 62148

A scarce original circa 1905 -1921 sheet brass LARGE pattern fleur-de-lys sleeve badge chosen by Colonel Baden Powell when he introduced scouting in the Army whilst out in South Africa commanding the 5th Dragoon Guards circa 1897. The first official mention traced is in Army Order of 1905. This example was worn by Army Scouts 2nd Class. Very good condition, retaining original two loop fittings,...  read more

Code: 62147