Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II June 1953 souvenir pin badge
An unusual original circa '1953 Coronation gilt brooch, dislaying a central embossed profile of Her Majesty within a Crowned oval on white enamel ground, flanked by Saint George and figure of Britannia with blue enamel title scroll below and suspended from a pretty ribbon bow. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel scroll, manufacturers infill flaw to crown... read more
Boy Scouts Gilwell Park log and axe tie clip 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, inlaid with green enamel, mounted on a long pin bar. Very good condition.
Diameter 16mm.
Length 45mm. read more
Boys Brigade 1928 silver hallmarked tie pin by James Farquhason & Sons
A scarce original circa 1928 period superb quality 'Boys Brigade scarf or tie pin' depicting the BB 'Sure & Stedfast' anchor and red enamel cross; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1928 and maker's details 'JF&S' (James Farquhason & Sons). Very good condition, complete with original single pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height of Badge 16mm.
Overal... read more
25.00 GBP
Boys Brigade National Service Badge 1915 to 1921
A rare original 1915 to 1921 voluntary service 'Boys' Brigade National Service badge', frosted silver example with fretted pre -1927 emblem within circlet title and laurel wreath. Very good condition, complete with original horizontal axle joint pin fitting and rounded catch and retaining a high percentage of its frosted silvered finish. An excellent example.
Height 30mm. read more
Boys Brigade Life Saving proficiency badge 1914 to 1926
A rare original circa 1914 to 1926 period 'Boys Brigade Life Saving proficiency badge', in the form of a die-cast frosted silvered 'Lifebuoy' with pre-union 'Sure & Stedfast fouled anchor' flanked by B's to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with original horizontal axle joint pin fitting and rounded catch and retaining a high percentage of its frosted silvered finish. An excellent ex... read more
Boys Brigade Cross For Heroism bronze medal
A rare original post 1941 period full sized 'The Cross For Heroism award of the Boys Brigade', in the form of a ornamental, square-limbed Maltese Cross bearing embossed BB Sure & Stedfast anchor backed by a 'Geneva Cross' within a title surround, the reverse is unnamed. Very good clean condition, complete with original blue silk ribbon and bronze suspension bar with original pin fittings and ho... read more
Festival of Britain 1951 plastic souvenir badge
A good original 'Festival of Britain 1951 badge' in molded plastic bearing the emblem designed by 'Abram Games' which depicts the profile of Britannia's head with crested helmet on the north point of a four-pointed compass rose, flag bunting decoration below with pale blue lightly painted finish. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear.
Diameter 32mm. read more
Festival of Britain 1951 handpainted ceramic badge on display card
A scarce original souvenir badge from the 'Festival of Britain 1951 national exhibition'; large ceramic example hand painted emblem designed by 'Abram Games' which depicts the profile of Britannia's head with crested helmet on the north point of a four-pointed compass rose, in the traditional red, white and blue colours of the Union Flag. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting ... read more
WW2 Metropolitan Police Special Constable war reserve badge
A good original Second World War period 'Metropolitan Police lapel badge', Crowned circular chromium plated example, the centre bearing 'MP' on blue enamel ground, title scroll below 'War Reserve'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Height 32mm. read more
WW2 Dennis Brothers Ltd commercial vehicles National Service ID badge
A scarce original Second World War 'Dennis Brothers Limited war service numbered identification badge'; chromium plated example inlaid with blue enamel bearing the very distinct logo and inscribed 'NATIONAL SERVICE'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Butler B'Ham' and official issue number '1706'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, enamel intact but with ... read more
150.00 GBP
WW2 Wolseley Motor Ltd On National Service officially numbered badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Wolseley Motor Ltd on war service badge'; silver plate oval example inlaid with blue enamel and inscribed 'Wolseley ON NATIONAL SERVICE, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham' and impressed with official issue number '1729'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, silver p... read more
WW1 Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company aircraft production war service badge
A very rare original First World War period 'On His Majestys Service 'OHMS Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Company aircraft production war workers pin badge'; large gilt oval example bearing embossed winged propeller to the centre on light blue enamel ground, within the title scrolls 'O.H.M.S. Blackburn Aeroplanes'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford'. Very good c... read more
The Hartley Main Collieries Ltd Air Raid Precautions Fireman badge Cramlington Northumberland
A very rare original Second World War period example for the coal mining pit 'The Hartley Main Collieries Ltd'; chromium plated Art Nouveau style design inlaid with cream enamel 'ARP' to central stage on blue enamel ground, with an additionally applied red 'FIREMAN' scroll below; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Good condition, complete wit... read more
Butlins 1956 Ayr holiday camp Scottish thistle badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Ayr holiday camp enamel badge'; silver plated horizontal example with central thistle and red border, the reverse with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, silver plating remains bright. An excellent example.
Height 18mm. read more
Butlins 1955 Ayr Holiday Camp Scotland crossed swords badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1955 Ayr silver plated badge', light blue sea, green squares and yellow enamel labels, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example
Height 28mm. read more
Street Masons, Paviors and Road Makers Society tin button union badge
A rare original circa early 20th century 'STREET MASONS, PAVIORS & ROAD MAKERS SOCIETY celluloid tin button union badge'; green and white example displaying a compass logo to the centre and inscribed with the letters 'N A O'. Good condition, complete with round buttonhole fittings, some foxing to the front and rust to reverse.
Diameter 25mm. read more
WW1 Overseas Service Chevrons four blue chevrons felt coth badge
A scarce ORIGINAL First World War period 'Overseas Service Chevrons badge' four blue embroidered chevrons on khaki felt cloth backing covering the years 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Good well used condition, minor stains, came with Code: 63378 1914 1915 star medal. read more
WW1 South Lancashire Regiment / MGC 1914 1915 star medal
Awarded to 'Private Jesse Taylor from Latchford in Cheshire who volunteered for service with the South Lancashire Regiment, he landed in France on the 18th July 1915 and later transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. He was reported wounded with the MGC on the 15th August 1916 and again reported wounded in the casualty list, published on the 16th November 1918.
Good condition, complete with... read more
National Flag of Sweden patriotic badge with Coat of Arms shield
A scarce original gilt brass and enamel antique Swedish patriotic brooch in the form of two flag suspension bar designed in a V, with Coat of Arms dangling shield, displaying the three Crowns 'Tre Kronor'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish toned.
Height 36mm. read more
35.00 GBP
Bolton & District Comforts Fund service welfare badge
A good original wartime period 'Bolton & District Comforts badge' in the form of a small brass oblong title surround, inlaid with blue and white enamel, with Red Rose of Lancashire to centre on seeded ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 26mm. read more
25.00 GBP