WW2 Merchant Navy silver & enamel sweetheart brooch
A good original Second World War period 'Merchant Navy sweetheart brooch', rope edged naval crowned 'MN' suspended from a three tier Deco bar, very typical of the period, the reverse impressed 'Silver' to both parts. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, an excellent example.
Height 35mm.
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Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital London nurses qualification badge
A scarce original circa 1930's period 'Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital badge' small brass circular example, the reverse inscribed 'Jane Ceinwen Davies 1930 - 1934'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, heavy edge knocks, stains to reverse, service wear.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Butlins 1959 Ayr holiday camp Scottish dancing thistle man badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1959 Ayr chromium plated enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Empire'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 26mm. read more
10.00 GBP
Butlins holiday camp numbered staff badge
A scarce original early period 'Butlin's holiday camp staff badge'; gilt brass oval inlaid with dark blue enamel, inscribed 'STAFF Butlin's ' with superimposed 'W' possibly for waitress service; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London' and impressed with official issue number '1848'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings and old replacement pin, no damage... read more
140.00 GBP
Boer War South Africa 1900 silver rifle badge
A scarce original Boer War period antique 'South Africa 1900 silver rifle brooch', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1900 and maker's details 'S.Bros. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, old replacement hook. read more
Midland Air Charter airline pilot's wing badge
A scarce original circa 1948 to 1969 period 'Midland Air Charter officers' pilot wing badge', black felt example bearing gold bullion embroidered wings, the central circle bearing silver wire letters 'MAC', the reverse with black paper lining. Very good used condition, bullion remains bright, removed from uniform.
Width approx 90mm.
'Midland Air Charter' was formed in 1948... read more
Trades Union Congress 1952 Margate TUC pin badge
A good original annual 'TUC Margate 1952 President Arthur Deacon C.H. TGWU badge' (Transport & General Workers Union), circular gilt brass and enamel example surmounted with the embossed 'Arms of Margate', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'F. Cobb & Co. Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm. read more
Primrose League miniature pin bar badge
A unusual original circa 1920's 'Primrose League badge' in the form of a miniature yellow enamelled primrose with 'PL' emblem to the centre and mounted on a curly ended pin bar, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Lewis Birmm' and 'Rd29581' a registered, design and patent date of 1897. Very good condition, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 10mm.
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Primrose League honorary treasurer political badge
A scarce original 'Primrose League Honorary Treasurer's badge' in the form of a gilt bar bearing silk ribbon from which is hung a gilt and enamel jewel, consisting of a Royal Crown, crossed keys with applied silver initial 'T', below is an yellow enamelled primrose with 'PL' within a garter of dark blue enamel charged with the motto of the League 'Imperium Et Libertas' (Empire and liberty); the... read more
80.00 GBP
Killearn Hospital Orthopaedic Training School silver qualification badge Scotland
A very scarce original 1950's period 'Killearn Hospital Orthopaedic Training School silver and enamel qualification badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1950, maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons) and inscribed to the recipient 'E.W.Smillie 18-1-52'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.
St Christopher motor vehicle dashboard badge
A scarce original Art Deco style 'St Christopher motor car dashboard badge', large octagonal pressed alloy metal example with heavily embossed finish, depicting the patron saint of travelers in the fore of a mountain scene, depicting a palm tree. Good condition, minor service wear.
Height 43mm. read more
Butlins 1949 Ayr holiday camp lion and flag badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1949 Ayr gilt badge', red lion and label on light blue enamel background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Ltd Tenby St, Birmingham 1'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Height 32mm.
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Butlins 1947 Ayr holiday camp Scottish dancing thistle man badge
A scarce original immediate post-war period 'Butlin's 1947 Ayr badge', gilded brass example displaying a dancing thistle man on tartan background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.Reeves & Co Tenby St Birmingham 1'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, poor manufacturing overspill and underfill flaws, gilt finish remains... read more
25.00 GBP
SS Caesarea British Railways Sealink steamer ship badge
A scarce original circa 1964 period 'S.S.Caesarea' gilt and enamel souvenir pin brooch in the form of a cut out representation of the Channel Islands services passenger ferry ship, bearing blue hull and red funnels. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Width 41mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Newbury Racecourse 2010 horse racing club membership badge
A good original gentlemens '2010 Newbury Racecourse Club chromium plated enamel badge' the reverse impressed with official issue number '228C'. Very good clean condition, no damage to the enamel and complete with original cord and pin fittings. read more
10.00 GBP
1914-1918 British Limbless Ex-Servicemen Association LESMA badge
A scarce original circa 1920's period 'British L.E.S.M.A. Membership badge'; gilded brass triangular shaped example, displaying a green enamel shield inscribed '1914 1918' within laurel wreath and sprays; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish... read more
Bristol Mental Hospitals nurse and RMN qualification badge
A scarce original wartime 'Bristol Mental Hospitals nurse qualification badges'; gilded brass example the reverse with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham' and inscribed 'T.Collingbourne May 1939'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor enamel loss lower point, gilt remains bright.
Height 37mm.
Together with a General Nursing Council registered ... read more
RAF No 7 Maintenance Unit Quedgeley Royal Air Force Badge circa 1940's
A scarce original King George VI period 'RAF No 7 Maintenance Unit' gilt and enamel badge, with motto 'Service'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 31mm. read more
25.00 GBP
Cococub League childrens club advertising badge Cadbury Bournville Chocolate
A good original pre-war 'Cococub League childrens club membership advertising badge'; gilt brass circular example showing the club's logo 'Dumpty Doo the duck wearing a tam-o-shanter cap' in blue on a white enamel ground, Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Butlins 1967 Blackpool holiday camp bird & boat badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1967 Blackpool chromium plated badge' with yellow enamel border, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 35 Barr St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 24mm. read more