A good original pre-1953 proficiency badge representing the bandman's trade, in the form of a brass crowned lyre resting in oak leaf sprays, this example with solid strings to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings and retaining split pin.
Height 54mm.  read more

Code: 60759

15.00 GBP

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A scarce original '1934 Trade Union Congress badge' bearing the Tolpuddle design farewell to the convicts logo; hexagonal bronze medal depicting a sailing ship below a night sky displaying the 'Crux constellation' or the 'Southern Cross' and suspended from a bar with title 'Organising Services TUC', the reverse with embossed inscription 'TUC DORSETSHIRE LABOURERS CENTENARY 1834 - 1934' and make...  read more

Code: 60758

80.00 GBP

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A very scarce circa First World War period 'WO 2nd Class rank badges', large brass matching pair bearing red felt backing, thick tooled leather ovals supporting zinc backing plates with split pin retainers. Very good condition, complete with original loops.
Height with backing 54mm.

Introduced in 1901.  read more

Code: 59182

35.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1926 midwifery badge in the form of a Cross-Pattee, the arms bearing an embossed 'Mercy - Truth - Love - Pity'; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1926, maker's details 'J.F' (James Fenton & Co) and inscribed 'ASSOCn TRAINING SUPPLY MIDWIVES'. Excellent mint condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 60757

A very scarce original circa 1938 vintage period 'Norland Nanny badge', fine quality example in the form of a heart bearing art nouveau enbossed decoration, the centre displaying a flower head handpainted in the finest translucent enamelling, with the college's motto, 'LOVE NEVER FAILETH' below, the suspension pin bar with Latin motto 'fortis in arduis' (strong in difficulties); the reverse im...  read more

Code: 60756

150.00 GBP

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A good original early pre-war period Irish 'Belfast City Hospital badge', good quality large oval heavy silver plated example, raised blue enamel title surround, the centre bearing enamelled Coat of Arms of Belfast on hatched ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Toye & Co London'. Very good condition, complete with original early period steel pin fittings, no damage to the enamel...  read more

Code: 60755

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 badge', chromium plated example depicting a bird within a red enamel border' the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.

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Code: 60751

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 badge', chromium plated example depicting a bird within a green enamel border' the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.
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Code: 60750

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 badge', chromium plated example depicting a bird within a mauve enamel border' the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.  read more

Code: 60749

A very scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Blackpool badge', chromium plated example with light blue enamel background and red year, the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 60748

A very scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Blackpool badge', chromium plated example with dark blue enamel background and red year, the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, surface scratch.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 60747

A very scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Blackpool badge', chromium plated example with green enamel background and red year; the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. manufacturers infill flaw to red fan top.
Height 29mm.

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Code: 60746

A very scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Blackpool badge', chromium plated example with yellow enamel background and red year. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel. An excellent example.
Height 29mm.
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Code: 60745

A very scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Blackpool badge', chromium plated example with red enamel background and blue year; the reverse with maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, but with dark undertone to red enamel right side. Price reflects.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 60744

A good original circa 1935 to 1940 'Railway Convalescent Homes members badge', small gilded brass example, the centre displaying the white horse of Kent on red enamel ground, encircled by six highly enamelled shields representing the counties where the homes were based, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham 18'. Excellent condition, complete with original ...  read more

Code: 60742

A good original circa 1916 to 1924 early period 'National Union of General Workers trade union badge'; large brass shield, inlaid with red enamel, blue enamel title surround the centre displaying a triangle inscribed 'Love Unity Fidelity'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Caville Mayes Rd Wood Green London'. Very good condition, complete with original slider fittings, no damage to th...  read more

Code: 60741

12.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1950 period fine quality 'Institute of Almoners silver badge' in form of a shield inlaid with blue enamel and bearing a two barred cross in white, the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1950, maker's detals 'Toye & Co Ld London' and inscribed 'Robinson A.E.' Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings with roller safety catch in good wo...  read more

Code: 60739

A good original 'Womens TUC 1980 Brighton 50th Conference badge' yelloe chromium plated rounded square example wth green enamel title surround, the centre inscribed 'Brighton 1980'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Size 20 x 21mm  read more

Code: 60738

A rare original 2nd issue 1918 to circa 1921 full size 'Boy Scout Medal of Merit' unnamed as issued; silver plated the obverse with green enamel laurel wreath surround, incorporating a 'Be Prepared' motto scroll, the central green 'fleur de lys' without stars on a white enamel ground inscribed 'For Merit'. Very good condition, complete with original green silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin...  read more

Code: 60737

A scarce original circa 1911 'Boy Scouts silver thanks badge' with an early applied fleur de lys, the reverse impressed 'Rd No 568808' a registration, design and patent date of 1910. Very good condition, complete with original suspension ring to attach to a watch chain etc..
Height with ring 28mm.  read more

Code: 60736