RAF No 83 Pathfinder Squadron Royal Air Force badge c1940s
A very scarce original King George VI period 'No 83 Bomber Squadron Royal Air Force' gilt and enamel pin badge, depicting a red deer's antler and motto 'Strike to Defend', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 33mm. read more
WW2 Free French Forces FRANCE LIBRE full size number 407 badge
A scarce ORIGINAL Second World War period British made 'Free French Forces Francaise Libres badge' large full size gilt wing, inlaid with patriotic coloured enamels from the French flag, bearing an upright sword through the centre and inscribed 'FRANCE LIBRE'; the reverse impressed with offical LOW issue number '407' and 'Regd No 838334' a registered, design and patent date of 1941. Good condit... read more
Newfoundland British Red Cross Order of St John badge Birks Canada
A very scarce original Second World War period Canadian made 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John silver war worker badge' in the form of a shield, bearing the the joint war organisation the 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John' emblem and inscribed NEWFOUNDLAND below; the reverse impressed 'Sterling Silver' and with maker's details 'BIRKS'. Very good condition, complete with ... read more
Warrington County Special Constable police reserve badge
A scarce original circa First World War period 'Warrington County Special Constable gilt and enamel badge', bearing the Warrington County Borough Coat of Arms with motto 'Deus Dat Incrementum' (God giveth the increase) to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright. An excellent example.
Diameter 32mm. read more
Wolverhampton Special Constabulary police badge
A good original circa 1940's period 'Wolverhampton Special Constabulary police enamel badge'; large Crowned chromium plated white title strap, Wolverhampton Coat of Arms in red and yellow to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, but does have some hairlin... read more
Union Jack Flag patriotic woven silk tin button badge
A scarce original vintage pre war period tin button badge covered in silk woven material in the form of a 'Union Jack Flag' possibly for a Coronation or Jubilee. Very good clean condition, complete with original single pin fitting.
Diameter 21mm. read more
Robertsons c1990 Golly fisherman advertising badge
A good original circa 1990's 'Robertson's Golly fisherman marmalades and Jam promotional badge', the reverse without maker's details. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, safety roller catch in good working order, no damage to the painted enamel finish.
Height 32mm. read more
Primrose League Honorary Knight of the league badge with case
A good original post 1886 'Primrose League Knight's Full Dress gilt badge' the reverse with lightly stamped maker's details 'T & JB' (T & J Bragg Ltd Birmingham) and 'Rd 41563' a registered, design and patent number for 1886. Very good condition, complete with original primrose colour silk ribbon with violet borders and suspension bar with single pin fitting, housed in its original velvet lined... read more
Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service QARNNS hat badge
A scarce original early post 1953 period 'Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service hat badge', EIIR Crown surmounting Queen Alexandra cypher of red embroidered crossed initials 'A' and intertwined around a gold wire anchor, the reverse with black cotton backing and official low issue number. Very good condition, bullion remains bright.
Height 52mm. read more
WW2 Nottingham Fire Guard Instructors LFGI lapel badge
A very scarce original circa late war period 'Nottingham Local Fire Instructors badge' in the form of a circular gilt flaming grenade, with red enamel title surround 'FIRE GUARD L.F.G.I' and bearing embossed Coat of Arms of Nottinghamshire to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original horseshoe buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height a... read more
Czechoslovak Red Cross Auxiliary Nurse badge
A scarce original circa 1940's 1950's period British made 'Czechoslovak Red Cross Auxiliary Nurse badge'; gilt convex example with blue enamel title surround 'CZECHOSLOVAK AUX. NURSE' red cross to centre on white enamel ground. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 25mm.
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WW2 British Red Cross & Order of St John CHSS fundraising badge
A scarce original wartime period 'British Red Cross Society & Order of St John Central Hospital Supply Service fundraising badge' pressed metal example with gilt edge finish and paper cardboard printed insert. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remains bright, age patina.
Diameter 32mm. read more
WW2 ANTWERP Brabo Fountain Flags of the Nation silk handkerchief
A good original circa Second World War period blue silk handkerchief displaying printed 'Brabo Fountain' with colourful hand painted France, Britain, Belgium and America flags. Very good condition, fold marks and pin holes to central top points.
Size approx 25 x 25cm. read more
15.00 GBP
V For Victory allied flags of the nation patriotic pin badge
A scarce original circa Second World War period Flags of the Nations pin badge'; pressed metal example displaying a 'V for Victory' sign in Belgium Flag hand painted colours, flanked by the allies flags, America, Russia (RSFSR Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic), Britain and France. Very good almost mint condition, complete with original pin fittings, colours remain bright.
Hei... read more
WW2 Civil Defence Rest Centres ARP Services pin badge
A scarce original hard to find Second World War period 'Civil Defence Rest Centres gilt and enamel badge' in the form of a rainbow surmounted by a large Crown, similar to a device worn on the Civil Defence armlet that was introduced in 1940. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm. read more
HRH Princess Beatrice's Central Depot hospital supply war worker badge
A good original First World War period 'HRH Princess Beatrice's Central Depot For Service pin badge'; bronzed metal title surround, displaced by a coronet of crosses and fleurs-de-lis, with the monogram 'B' to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 27mm. read more
40.00 GBP
WW1 1st Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment silver war badge
A good original First World War period 'Silver War Badge official issue number 'B236966' awarded to '40884 Private Albert John Bankes'; unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 33mm.
40884 Private Albert John Bankes enl... read more
WW2 National Savings Movement celluloid tin button badge
A scarce original circa 1942 wartime period 'National Savings Movement home front badge'; an excellent economy issue celluloid tin button, printed in patriotic red, white and blue colours and depicting St George killing the dragon with the slogan 'Lend to Defend'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Diameter 32mm.
Established in 1916 as the 'War... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 Lend A Hand On The Land Volunteer home front button badge
A good original wartime period 'Lend A Hand On The Land Volunteer' celluloid tin button badge. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colours remains bright.
Diameter 32mm.
Worn by the much needed volunteer workers who were encouraged by the annual campaigns organised by the County War Agricultural Committees to take working holidays on farms to ease the ... read more
Auxiliary Fire Service AFS home front lapel badge
A good original circa 1940's period 'Auxiliary Fire Service lapel badge'; chromium plated eight pointed crowned star with red enamel 'AFS' to centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.Pinches Ltd London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.
The 'Auxiliary Fire Service' AFS was first formed in 193... read more
12.00 GBP