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

Code: 63286

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

Code: 63285

45.00 GBP

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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

Code: 63284

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

Code: 63282

45.00 GBP

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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

Code: 63281

25.00 GBP

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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

Code: 63280

15.00 GBP

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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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Code: 63279

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

Code: 63278

250.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1948 cold war period 'New Zealand Registered Nurse qualification brass badge'; suspended from a blue enamel 'N Z R N' bar, a five pointed star with red trim, the central blue enamel ground bearing Red Cross; the reverse named to the recipient '15875 J.Shepherd 1948' and with makers details 'Mayer & Kean Wellington'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, e...  read more

Code: 63277

A rare original First World War period '3rd Northern General Hospital Sheffield nurses badge'; gilt brass example bearing a red cross sheild resting on the title '3.N.G.H Sheffield'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 31mm.

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Code: 63276

190.00 GBP

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A scarce original gentlemen's '1961 Brighton Racecourse horse race club badge'; gilt brass and enamel example the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham' 'Not Transferable' and impressed with official low issue number '82'. Good condition, no damage to the enamel, complete with original cord.  read more

Code: 63274

A good original First World War period MGC cap badge; die stamped brass crossed vickers guns surmounted by a crown. Good used condition, complete with slider fitting, slightly curved back to fit the cap.
Height approx 42mm.  read more

Code: 63273

A rare original pre-war memorabilia in the form of a small brass gilt lion, the reverse impressed 'B.R.F.T 1938' (British Rugby Football Tour). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor wear to gilt finish.
Height 16mm.
Width 33mm.  read more

Code: 63271

A rare original First World War period 'Warrington Women's Win The War League celluloid tin button badge'; large pattern example bearing a patriotic 'Union Flag' within a blue title surround. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minor rust marks to reverse.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 63269

A scarce original end of war fundraising celluloid tin button badge produced for Thanksgiving Week that took place in the autumn of 1945, it depicts the British Lion's victory over the German swastika. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minor rust spots to reverse.
Diameter 25mm.  read more

Code: 63267

45.00 GBP

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A good original wartime issue circa mid 1943 cost saving 'Civil Defence Warden printed title badge'. Very good used condition, clour remains bright, evidence of having been removed from uniform.
Width 88mm.


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Code: 63266

A scarce original post 1941 'Bournemouth Civil Defence Warden felt cloth uniform badges', in the form of a large felt cloth circle, gold cotton embroidered Crown over CD to the centre, together with a felt cloth Bournemouth area title badge. Very good clean moth free condition, evidence of having been removed from uniform.  read more

Code: 63265

A rare original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Coast Watchman proficiency badge' white embroidered lighthouse on khaki felt circular backing, the reverse with black herringbone cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright, evidence of having been removed from shirt.
Diameter approx 36mm.  read more

Code: 63264

350.00 GBP

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A good original circa post 1922 period 'Toc H League of Women Helpers badge'; gilt metal in the form of a rope edge ring, with applied 'Lamp of Maintenance' depicting a 'Cross of Lorraine' to handle and embossed initial 'TH L.W.H' (Toc H League of Women Helpers) to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 23mm.

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Code: 63263

35.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Irish Coleraine War Hospital Supply Depot pin badge'; gilt brass blue enamel title circlet, the voided centre bearing the Coat of Arms of Coleraine, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, two nicks to blue enamel not affecting its appearance, gilt finish remains bright.
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Code: 63262