Robertsons pre war Jolly Golly Golfer pin badge LINE BETWEEN LIPS
A very rare original circa 1927 period 1st Pattern 'Robertson's Jolly Golly Golfer Badge', with RARE line between lips, wearing yellow waistcoat with pockets, creases on upper sleeve and displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 18 Branston St B'Ham REG (backward) 729156' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1927. Very good mi... read more
850.00 GBP
Boy Scouts Gilwell Park log and axe pin badge
A good original circa mid 1970’s to late 1980’s adult training emblem that was awarded to leaders having completed their 'Basic Training' in the form of a golden coloured chromium plated disc dipicting the axe and log symbol and inlaid with green enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 22mm. read more
20.00 GBP
The Life Boys leaders nickel cap pin badge 1927-1966
A good original early die-cast pierced nickel 'Life Boys Leaders' cap badge' worn from 1927 through to 1966 when the Life Boys came to an end. Very good condition, complete with original vertical pin fittings. An excellent example.
Height 42mm. read more
20.00 GBP
WW1 On War Service 1914 munition workers badge A79.273 W.J.Dingley
A good original First World War period circular gilt badge with central Crown and title surround 'On War Service 1914' inlaid with dark blue enamel, the reverse impressed with scarce maker's details 'W.J.Dingley B'Ham' and unusual official issue number 'A79.273'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, stains to gilt finish.
Diameter 26mm. read more
WW1 Zeppelin L33 German airship badge crashed 24/9/16 Little Wigborough Essex
A scarce original First World War period piece of art handcrafted from salvaged aluminium from the Zeppelin L33 in the form of the airship with additional pair of propellers Very good condition, complete with brass pin bar.
Width approx 42mm.
The German Zeppelin L33 was brought down on the 24th September 1916 in Little Wigborough, Essex. read more
Parachute Regiment Airborne Pegasus Old Comrades Association lapel badge
A rare original early post war period 'Airborne Pegasus Old Comrades Association badge in the form of a small chromium plated Pegasus be'aring 'O.C.A.' curved scroll below, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' (A pattern of marking used circa 1940's and 1950's). Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, minor service wear.
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Royal Marines116th Infantry Brigade formation sign cloth badge
A good original circa late Second World War period Royal Marines116th Infantry Brigade formation sign red felt cloth triangular badge with yellow embroidered Neptune's trident. Good condition, evidence of having been removed from uniform, small pin hole top left.
Height 46mm. read more
WW2 Royal Marines plastic economy issue badge on red felt backing
A scarce original Second World War period 'Royal Marines black plastic economy issue beret badge' still retaining its original tombstone pattern red felt backing; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'A.Stanley & Sons Walsall 103 - 104'. Very good condition, complete with original two brass blade fittings, no warping. An excellent example.
Height of badge 44mm.
Height with b... read more
120.00 GBP
WW1 BRCS & Order of St John Central Work Rooms headquarters award badge
A very scarce original First World War period 'British Red Cross Society and Order of St John Central Work Rooms badge' gilt brass example bearing the wartime conjoined shields; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original red enamel suspension bar with original pin fittings and cream and red stripped silk ribbon, no stress marks or ... read more
Guy's Hospital Nurses League badge by Alfred Clark London
A good original circa pre 1916 'Guys Hospital Nurses League' bronze and enamel badge, bearing the hospital coat of arms, three crowned leopard's heads and chevron decorated with fleur-de-lis, 'G.H.N.L.' title and Latin motto 'Dare Quam Accipere' (Better to give than receive); the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'CLARK 33 NEW BOND St. LONDON. Very good condition, complete with origi... read more
WW1 West Sussex Special Constable police badge
A good original First World War period 'West Sussex Special Constable lapel badge'; gilt and blue enamel title surround, convex gilt button style centre with ornate embossed shield bearing six Martlets mythical birds from the County Arms; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no stress marks or ... read more
45.00 GBP
Rochdale Rifle Club 1914 silver membership numbered badge
A superb rare original First World War period fine quality badge for the 'Rochdale Rifle Club', in the form of a large silver and enamel shooting target, mounted with a perfectly formed rifle, below the stem of a red rose, all resting within a semi circular red enamel 'Rochdale. R.C' title scroll; the reverse impressed Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1914, official issue number '80' and unusual... read more
H.C.Banham Boatyard Norfolk Broads burgee flag pin badge
A good original circa 1950's period 'H C Banham Boatyard burgee'; small pennant shaped gilt brass badge inlaid with red enamel, bearing white shield with the 'H.C.B'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss, but with minor surface scratches, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 36mm.<... read more
Red Funnel Line Royal Mail Steam Packet Company flag anchor badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Red Funnel Line stunning coloured enamel gilt brass pin badge', the company house flag in white, green, red and blue enamels, mounted to the centre of a blue enamel anchor. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 41mm.
Founded in 1861, originally operated a paddle steam... read more
45.00 GBP
Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI Honorary Secretary badge
A scarce original post 1953 period 'Royal National Lifeboat Institution Honorary Secretary pin badge'; chromium plated blue enamel title circlet surmounted by a Queen Elizabeth II crown, the centre depicting an embossed boat on the open seas, with red enamel HONORARY SECRETARY scroll below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 40mm. read more
Womens Royal Voluntary Services WRVS HQ INSTRUCTOR headquarter badge
A rare original post 1966 cold war period 'W.R.V.S. H.Q. INSTRUCTOR headquarter pin badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with pale green enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 18mm.
The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services... read more
45.00 GBP
Womens Royal Voluntary Services WRVS INSTRUCTOR pin badge
A scarce original post 1966 cold war period period 'W.R.V.S. INSTRUCTOR badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with red translucent enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 20mm.
The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966. read more
25.00 GBP
Womens Royal Voluntary Services WRVS TRAINER pin badge
A good original post 1966 cold war period 'W.R.V.S. TRAINER badge'; gilt brass oval example inlaid with green translucent enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Width 39mm.
Height 20mm.
The WVS 'Women's Voluntary Service' became the WRVS 'Women's Royal Voluntary Services' in 1966. read more
15.00 GBP
AUF WIEDERSEHEN MY DEAR song sheet music promotional badge
A scarce original circa 1932 'Auf Wiedersehen My Dear' promotional song badge in gilt and enamel, with the lady wearing a green colour dress, the reverse impress with maker's details 'W.Miller 118 Branston St. B'Ham' 'Regd 774919' a design and patent date of 1932. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hook catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
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Vickers Ltd Erith Ambulance Corps pin badge
A rare original circa First World War period gilt brass pin badge, from the company known for the building and manufacture of machine guns, armaments, warships, military vehicles, in the form of white enamel flag bearing diagonal red cross inscribed 'Vickers Ltd Erith Ambulance Corps'; the reverse impressed with an official low issue number '57', makers details 'Vaughtons Birm' and impressed in... read more
250.00 GBP