WW2 Royal Observer Corps qualification pin badge
A scarce original post 1941 unusual SMALL silver plated home front badge with pale blue enamel circlet 'Forewarned is Forearmed' and 'Royal Observer Corps', surmounted by a King's Crown, the centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, small nick to the enamel below crown, minor service wear.<... read more
Red Cross City of Dundee shoulder title badges and backing plate Scotland
A rare original circa early 20th century period 'British Red Cross Society City of Dundee 2 Detachment voided brass shoulder title badge'. Very good condition, complete with backing plate and all fittings. read more
DON'T TALK League 1939 Hm Silver Union Jack Flag Badge by Thomas Fattorini Birmingham
A rare original Second World War period fine quality British made 'Don't Talk League home front lapel badge' possibly connected to the ‘Careless Talk Costs Lives’ campaign; red enamel title surround patriotic 'Union (Jack) Flag to centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1939 and maker's details to both parts 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini) and 'Thomas Fattorini Limited Birmi... read more
Victorian African Royal Mail Officer Quality Gilt Button by Baker & Co Ld London
A good original Victorian period 'African Royal Mail gilt rope edge tunic button' the lined centre with embossed 'African Steamship Company flag' later purchased by Elder, Dempster and Company Limited in 1891; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Baker & Co Ld London'. Very good condition, complete with original shank, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 21mm. read more
WW1 On War Service 1915 munition workers enamel badge J.R.GAUNT LONDON
A scarce original First World War official issue 'On War Service 1915 munition workers badge', gilt brass Crowned blue enamel oval title, the centre bearing the 'Board of Ordnance' shield on white enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and official issue number '34924'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel intact.
He... read more
35.00 GBP
British Railwaymens Touring Club badge issued circa 1949 to 1965
An exceptionally good original circa 1961 issue 'British Railwaymens Touring Club badge', highly enamelled silver plated example, the centre depicting Europe inlaid with orange and blue within a blue enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St B'Ham' (circa 1961 format). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress mar... read more
20.00 GBP
R.M.S. Metagama Canadian Pacific Ocean Services Ships Wheel Pin Badge 1915 -1921
A scarce original circa 1915 to 1921 period 'R.M.S. Metagama Canadian Pacific Ocean Services gilt and enamel pin brooch', the companies chequered flag with additional 'CPOS initial logo, mounted to the centre of a ship's wheel. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting hook and old replacement, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx ... read more
Vintage Dartboard & Darts Triple Bullseye Winner Badge
A scarce original circa mid 20th century 'A dart player enthusiast lapel badge'; large chromium plated example depicting an embossed dartboard with three applied darts pointing towards the bullseye; the reverse impressed 'PAT.APPLIED FOR'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting.
Height approx 24mm. read more
WHD Womens Home Defence HG auxiliaries badge Collins London
A scarce original circa 1941 to 1944 Second World War period 'Women's Home Defence Home Guard auxiliaries badge', gilt shield inlaid with brown enamel with yellow border, crossed rifles to the centre 'WHD' between the barrels, pistol below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Collins London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish ... read more
65.00 GBP
Womens Voluntary Services ARP Air Raid Precautions badge
A scarce original circa 1938 to February 1939 short lived period 'ARP Women's Voluntary Services home front pin badge'; chromium plated example inlaid with red enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.B.Sale B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
The 'ARP Women's Voluntary Services' for Air Raid Precauti... read more
25.00 GBP
HM Armed Forces veterans badge with presentation case
A good original 'HM Armed Forces Veterans badge, presented by the 'Ministry of Defence Veteran's Minister' from May 2004. Complete with original velvet lined, black leather gold tooled presentation case with maker's details to the inner lid 'By Appointment To Her Majesty The Queen' 'Suppliers of Gold And Silver Laces Insignia And Embroidery' 'Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd. London' 'Founded 1685'.... read more
WW1 Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade Badge
A scarce original short lived Great War period 'Scottish Territorial Red Cross Brigade sleeve badge'; large circular die-stamped gilt brass example, bearing thistle wreath, title circlet and central shield with voided 'Geneva Cross'; the reverse retaining original two loop fittings with split pin and red felt backing. Very good condition.
Diameter 56mm. read more
45.00 GBP
Coronation of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Sandbach U.D.C. Medal Cheshire
A scarce original bronze oblong souvenir medal, produced for the Coronation on May 12th 1937. The obverse with Crowned busts left and inscribed 'CORONATION 1937 GEORGE VI AND ELIZABETH'; the reverse with pre 1956 shield bearing Sandbach Urban District Council Coat of Arms' with 'PRINCIPIA NON HOMINES' motto and 'Crowned GviR' cypher. Very good condition, complete with original red, white and bl... read more
35.00 GBP
King Edward VIII 1936 Daily Dispatch Birthday Club Medal
A very scarce original 'King Edward VIII 1936 silver plated medal' the reverse inscribed within a quatrefoil title 'DAILY DISPATCH BIRTHDAY CLUB' FOUNDED IN THE ROYAL JUBILEE YEAR 1935 AND CONTINUED IN THE REIGN OF KING EDWARD VIII'. Good condition, complete with pin suspension bar.
Diameter 32mm. read more
80.00 GBP
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Daily Dispatch Birthday Club Medal Founded 1935
A good original 'George VI Queen Elizabeth gilt medal' the reverse inscribed within a quatrefoil title 'DAILY DISPATCH BIRTHDAY CLUB' FOUNDED IN THE ROYAL JUBILEE YEAR 1935 AND CONTINUED IN THE REIGN OF KING GEORGE VI'. Good condition, complete with pin suspension bar.
Diameter 32mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Robertsons Golly standard white waistcoat advertising badge Fattorini bobble back
A scarce original circa 1950's 'Robertson's standard Golly promotional badge' wearing a LIGHT blue coat, white waistcoat with pockets and displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred', the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details 'FATTORINI & SONS Ld 36 BARR ST B'HAM' in a triangle, within raised bobble pattern surround. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, stress mar... read more
United Machine Workers Association Trade Union Badge
A scarce original early 20th century 'United Machine Workers Association lapel badge'; gilt bowl shape example bearing blue enamel title, the centre depicting an angel and wreaths, with white enamel motto scroll above 'BE UNITED & INDUSTRIOUS'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI BOLTON' and 'Rd 632818' a registration design and patent year for 1914'. Good conditi... read more
35.00 GBP
1949 Oxford Cheetahs Speedway Supporters Club Badge by Vernon & Wilson
A scarce original circa 1949 'Oxford Cheetahs Speedway supporters club lapel badge'; large gilt brass example, depicting blue enamel titled flanked by yellow enamel wings, with an embossed racing motorcycle and rider to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'VERNON & WILSON B'HAM 18'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no damage to the enamel, gil... read more
45.00 GBP
British Army Trained Nurse proficiency trade badge
A scarce ORIGINAL die stamped correct pattern circa 1955 to 1972 period 'Army Trained Nurse qualification pin badge'; large oxidized pewter plated example with mellow silver patination, bearing embossed 'Royal Crest' superimposed on crossed swords within laurel wreath surround. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 41mm.
War Office Dress Committee WODC A... read more
Adelaide Hospital Dublin 1946 Silver Qualification Badge Ireland
A scarce original fine quality 'Adelaide Hospital Dublin silver nurses pin badge' bearing the Latin phrase 'LABOR OMNIA VINCIT' (Work conquers all), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1946, maker's details 'W.J.D.' (William James Dingley) and inscribed 'JOAN WEIR' ' and numbered '33'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings with an additional safety chai... read more
250.00 GBP