An original piece of English artefact circa 1905 in the form of a Vesta match case struck from the copper from HMS Foudroyant to Commemorative the Centenary of the 'Battle of Trafalgar' fought by the Royal Navy in their final victory against the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies in 1805 and sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society'; the obverse with an applied pla...  read more

Code: 62146

A unique original possibly a watch fob skillfully made completely from a 1906 single copper penny coin, with King Edward VII wearing a large hat and smoking a cigar. Good condition.  read more

Code: 62145

20.00 GBP

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A very scarce original First World War period large gilt badge inlaid with blue and white enamel, '26' impressed to the right side rifle butt, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '26412 STOKE NEWN' Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 37mm.  read more

Code: 62144

65.00 GBP

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A scarce original 1950 to 1956 issue 'British Railways western region cap badge'; gilded brass example depicting a lion astride a wheel, the central 'Chocolate' enamel bar inscribed 'Station Master'. Very good condition, complete with original long two loop fittings and split pin, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minimal service wear.
Height 49mm.  read more

Code: 62143

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Brighton holiday camp chromium plated badge' with yellow 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.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 62140

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1962 Blackpool holiday camp chromium plated badge', displaying dark blue background and red enamel oval label; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F&S B'Ham' (Fattorini & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 62139

A good original First World War period 'National Reserve West Lancashire badge', large pattern blue enamel gilt oval title Crown to voided centre, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel with minor service wear in the 1 o'clock position, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 62137

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original First World War period full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, made from unmarked silver, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London, with lightly scratched initials 'MAH'. Very good condition, minimal service wear, complete with original silk ribbon on pin bar.
Diameter 30mm.  read more

Code: 62135

A rare original First World War 1915 period war workers badge, believed to have been worn by an employee from the 'James Smith & Co (Derby) Ltd' who in 1914 were on contract to make Army, Railway and Police Uniform for the war effort. A generally recognised pattern gilt badge with embossed Crowned 'S' style patriotic title inlaid with red, white and blue enamel and inscribed 'On War Service 191...  read more

Code: 62134

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Missioner proficiency badge' yellow embroidered 'Fan' on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Diameter approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 62133

A scarce original circa 1958 to 1968 short lived 'Boys Brigade Scripture Knowledge proficiency award nickel badge' for Christian religious teaching depicting an open 'Holy Bible' flanked by hatched B's, standard to this badge, with an additional blue felt cloth backing for a fifth 'Advanced Certificate Award' having been awarded; this example is without the usual 'H.W.Miller' maker's details, b...  read more

Code: 62132

A scarce original circa 1960's vintage period 'Chelsea Football Club supporters badge' in the form of a large blue white blue striped enamel gilt rectangle, bearing a 'Ceremonial Lion holding a staff' and inscribed with the legend 'WE ALL AGREE CHELSEA ARE MAGIC'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 42mm.
Height 20mm.  read more

Code: 62131

A scarce original 'England Football Association Steward 1934 official badge', large circular gilt brass example with white enamel title surround, embossed English rose decoration to the top, Scottish thistle below, with 'Steward' bar across the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Denton & Down London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gil...  read more

Code: 62130

220.00 GBP

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A rare original 'Queen's Institute of District Nursing solid gold badge', displaying 'Queen Victoria Imperial Cypher' in enamel to voided centre, the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1937, maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Son) and inscribed 'Rose A.Rutter For 21 Years Service'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
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Code: 62128

350.00 GBP

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A superb original 1960's 'Isle of Thanet Hospital Group 20 years service badge' in the form of a oval blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting an embossed representation of the 'North Foreland Lighthouse within keepers' cottages'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1967 and maker's details 'F.S' (Fattorini & Sons). Very good mint condition, complete with origina...  read more

Code: 62127

120.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1920's 'Royal East Sussex Hospital badge' large unmarked silver example in the form of a heavy embossed oak wreath, the domed centre inlaid with light blue enamelling and bearing the monogram 'RESH'; the reverse inscribed to the recipient 'Gladys Roberta Fuller' 'February 1921 - August 1924' and was a replacement. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitt...  read more

Code: 62126

120.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1930's British Made miniature size 'Mickey Mouse silver badge' depicting the cartoon character with his hands on his hips; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver', 'Charles Horner' distinct intertwined letters 'CH' and 'All Rights Reserved'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with service wear and surface scratches.
Height 22mm.  read more

Code: 62122

A good original 'Butlin's 1957 Skegness holiday camp silver plated badge', light blue fish with dark blue enamel swimming trunks. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with manufacturing infill flaws to the sea area.
Height 27mm.
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Code: 62120

12.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Skegness holiday camp silver plated badge', dark blue fish with yellow enamel swimming trunks. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 62119

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period Boys Brigade National Service badge' produced from 1941 for voluntary 'War Service'; this non-fretted nickel utility regulations example, with shorter rope end protruding from the anchor ring. Very good condition, complete with original horizontal tube pin fittings and rounded catch.
Height 28mm.  read more

Code: 62118

40.00 GBP

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