A scarce original post Great War period nickel plated brass miniature bayonet souvenir letter opener with cut diamond grip and 'TYNE COT' across the blade, the forte impressed with maker's details 'EK or crossed 'T' in a circle. Generally very good condition, minor service wear.
Length 12cm.  read more

Code: 61987

A First World War period original piece of handmade trench art, in the form of a brass identity bracelet engraved with the badge of the Machine Gun Corps and inscribed with the details 'D.B. SERVICE MGC 105905. 51. Divn'. Originally would have worn on a leather or canvas strap, one loop now completely broken off.
Height 35mm.

'105905 Private David B Service' Machine Gun Co...  read more

Code: 61986

A good original Victorian period 'Primrose League Decoration of the Grand Star Second Grade badge'; large unmarked star, cut in brilliant silver facets, mounted with gilt Garter inlaid with blue enamelling, bearing the legend 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty), surmounted by an Imperial Crown and yellow enamel primrose centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings an...  read more

Code: 61985

A scarce original circa 1920's period English made 'Felix the Cat advertising badge'; small silvered pressed tin example with hand painted black enamel finish, mounted on a curly ended pin bar typical of the period. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to plating on bar, enamel with some flaws.
Height 27mm.
Width 36mm.  read more

Code: 61984

A scarce original circa 1930's 'Peter Pan League fundraising badge', silver plated circular example depicting 'Peter Pan' a fictional character of 'The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up' within an black enamel horseshoe title surround, the reverse impressed with early pattern maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ltd Bradford House Birmingham' (circa 1928 –1932 ). Very good condition, complete with original...  read more

Code: 61983

35.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1940's bronze membership pin badge for the 'League of Ovaltineys' children's club, a promotional spin-off for the company that produced Ovaltine, a malt-flavoured milk based drink. Very good condition, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Butler B'Ham', complete with original pin fitting.
Diameter 24mm.  read more

Code: 61982

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

Code: 61981

A good original circa 1956 period 'British Railways hat badge'; chromium plated demi-lion holding a wheel between its paws and rising from a crown, complete with orignal two loop fittings to reverse and split pin retainer. Very good condition, minimal wear.
Height 39mm.

In 1956 following a 'Grant of Arms' a demi-lion holding a wheel between its paws and rising from a crown...  read more

Code: 61980

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1953 Skegness silver plated badge' in the form of a jolly fishermam, with red enamel labels. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 61974

18.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period 'Essex Special Constable lapel badge', crowned chromium plate disc, the centre depicting three Seaxes of Essex within a shield on blue enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height 30mm.  read more

Code: 61970

A scarce original First World War period 'Cambridge Special Police badge'; nickel title circlet, the solid centre bearing crowned shields, one bearing the Arms of the Cambridge University and the other of the City in relief, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Bliss Bros Birmingham' and very low official issue number '138'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting....  read more

Code: 61968

A scarce original George VI period 'Royal Air Force Regimant gilt and enamel badge', depicting an 'Astral Crown' superimposed on crossed rifles, with Latin motto 'Per Ardua' (Through Adversity), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, very minor nick to enamel in the 12 o'clock position, gilt rem...  read more

Code: 61967

50.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Boy Scouts National Service badge', small size rectangle example bearing yellow embroidered 'N Crown S' on red woven bound cloth backing, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition, colour remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Length 50mm.  read more

Code: 61966

A scarce original oxidized silver plated badge for the annual meeting of the 'British Medical Association' in Dublin Ireland in 1933, the reverse with impressed with Irish Gaelic maker's details. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 30mm.

The British Medical Association held their First annual representative meeting in 1903. Since 1974 the BMA h...  read more

Code: 61965

A very scarce original Primrose League associates badge for the 'Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary'; yellow enamelled primrose with 'PL' emblem and an applied 'Coronation 1911' scroll, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis Birmm'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 61964

A scarce original 'Butlin's Filey 1962 Junior Dancing Festival chromium plated badge', with mauve enamel horseshoe scroll, the centre displaying a couple ballroom dancing, their outfits inlaid with black and white enamel, 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 33mm.  read more

Code: 61963

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Butlin's Filey 1956 annual dancing festival and congress badge', with dark blue enamel border, the gilt centre displaying a couple ballroom dancing, their outfits inlaid with black and white enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 34mm.  read more

Code: 61962

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

Code: 61961

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1935 to 1967 pattern 'Boy Scouts Reader proficiency badge'; khaki woven bound example displaying a red embroidered 'Open Book' the reverse with white cotton backing, Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Diameter approx 35mm.  read more

Code: 61960

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre-war period 'Boy Scouts Master-at-Arms proficiency badge'; khaki woven bound example displaying a red embroidered shield superimposed over crossed swords, the reverse with pre 1939 issue brown backing, Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Diameter approx 35mm.  read more

Code: 61959