WW1 R & W Hawthorn Leslie locomotive & shipbuilders war service badge
A rare original Great War early period 'R & W Hawthorn Leslie war service gilt and enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and very low official issue number '61'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 28mm. read more
120.00 GBP
Federation of Grocers' Association Portsmouth 1917 wartime badge
A superbly enamelled rare original badge for the 'Federation of Grocers' Association'; large impressive gilded example bearing three rings of patriotic red, white and blue enamel, these listing all our allies during the First World War with blue shield to centre inscribed 'Portsmouth 1917'. Excellent condition, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 35mm. read more
Royal Observer Corps officer's gilt ROC beret badge
A good original early post 1953 issue 'Royal Observer Corps officer's beret badge', die cast rich gilt example bearing laurel sprays surmounted by a Queen's Crown with 'Forewarned is Forearmed' scroll below, the voided centre depicting an Elizabethan coastwatcher holding a flaming torch and scanning the horizon. Excellent condition, complete with original two loop fittings, gilt remains bright.... read more
WW2 Parachute Regiment other ranks beret badge
A scarce original wartime issue 'Parachute Regiment beret badge'; die stamped silver plated brass winged parachute canopy surmounted by a Royal Crest bearing a non-voided crown, this convex shaped for a snug fit. Very worn condition, silver plating worn back to brass to the front, complete with original loops and split pin.
Width 66mm.
Originally formed as The Parachute Co... read more
Colman's Starch bull's head trademark advertising magnifying glass
A rare early original silver plated enamel plaque inlaid with blue enamel bearing the bull's head trademark and advertising 'COLMAN'S STARCH', this now attached to a brass magnifying glass, the rest of the case now absent. Poor condition, enamel damaged, silver plating worn back to brass.
Plaque height 26mm.
Width 33mm. read more
WW1 Carnarvonshire Volunteer Regiment VTC badge
A good original First World War period 'Carnarvonshire Volunteer Training Corps VTC lapel badge' Crowned pear shape gilded brass example, blue enamel title to border, the centre depicting the old Welsh Town Arms, a golden eagle surmounting a shield bearing three lion in pale on red enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Bolton' and 'REG.638232' a Registratio... read more
WW1 Elgin Peace Celebrations 1919 badge
A scarce original end of First World War 'Scottish Peace celebration 1919 badge', gilded brass oval, inlaid with blue enamel, with an applied 'Coat of Arms from the Royal Burgh of Elgin' and the Latin motto 'Sic Itur Ad Astra' (Thus we aspire to the stars). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minor service wear to the enamel.
Height 33mm. read more
Butlins 1965 Ayr holiday camp badge
A good original 'Butlin's 1965 Ayr Scottish holiday camp chromium plated enamel badge', the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 26mm. read more
Butlins 1966 Ayr holiday camp badge
A good original 'Butlin's 1966 Ayr Scottish holiday camp chromium plated enamel badge, the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 22mm. read more
6.00 GBP
Butlins 1957 Pwllheli holiday camp badge
A scarce original 'Butlin's 1957 Pwllheli welsh mountain badge' chromium plated example with green enamel labels, the reverse with maker's details 'W. Reeves & Co Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 23mm. read more
Merchant Navy officer's uniform gilt buttons set of eleven
A good original set of eleven full sized 'Merchant Navy officer's gilt uniform buttons' on original card; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'MAC LEOD (6) Rd 664376' a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1918. Very good mint condition, all complete with shanks.
Diameter approx 24mm. read more
Wellington Gas Company gasworks cap badge Telford Shropshire
A scarce original circa 1950's 'Wellington Gas Company cap badge'; large rectangular chromium plated convex example depicting an embossed red enamel representation of the gasworks on rayed background, with the quote 'The Symbol of Service' above; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18' a form used between 1935 and 1968. Very good condition, complete wit... read more
35.00 GBP
Brooklands Automobile Racing Club 1936 BARC members badge
A rare original pre war '1936 Brooklands Automobile Racing Club gilt and enamel gentleman's membership badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham', official issue 'No 542' and embossed 'Brooklands Automobile Club'. Very good condition, complete with original cord, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright.
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Royal Air Force Nurse Training School uniform badge
A scarce original early issue 'Nurse Training School Royal Air Force' gilt badge inlaid with pale blue enamelling, depicting a 'caduceus' superimposed over laurel wreath. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, hook an old replacement, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright.
Diameter 32mm. read more
Merseyside Far Eastern ex-prisoner of war association badge
A scarce original post war period 'The Merseyside Far Eastern ex-prisoner of war association badge', gilded brass circular example with blue enamel title surround, the centre depicting a highly coloured rural scene, with pagoda style building and liver bird to the fore resting on a Japanese flag, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham.18' (a pattern used u... read more
YMCA Women's Auxiliary canteen war worker badge
A good original wartime period 'Young Men's Christian Association Women's Auxiliary home front badge'; small circular gilded brass example, bearing black enamel title surround, 'Y.M.C.A.' red triangle to gilt centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Diameter 20mm. read more
Newfoundland Canada Civil Defence Air Raid Precaution ARP badge by Scully Montreal
A rare original wartime period 'Newfoundland Civil Defence Air Raid Precaution warden badge'; silver plated example bearing red enamel title circlet, embossed 'ARP' on seeded ground, the reverse impressed with Canadian maker's details 'Scully Ltd Montreal'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, very minor nick in the 8 o'clock position.
Diamet... read more
150.00 GBP
Co-Operative Wholesale Society Air Raid Precaution ARP pin badge
A scarce original wartime period 'Co-op Air Raid Precaution' warden badge'; gilded brass example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a large corn sheaf flanked by farm sickle and spade with 'ARP' to the center and 'CWS' tri-part scroll below, the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with unusual original pin fitting associated wi... read more
De Havilland Aircraft Company ARP air raid precaution badge
A scarce original wartime period 'De Havilland Aircraft Company Air Raid Precautions warden badge'; silver plated example depicting the companies aeroplane logo in red enamel, with the initials 'DH' above an 'ARP' title, all on electric blue ground; the reverse with maker's details 'Vaughtons Ltd B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the enamel, ve... read more
WW1 Fums Up Touchwood lucky silver charm and rare original display case
A scarce original First World War period 'Good Luck Charm' in the form of a hollow silver body, the front impressed 'Fumsup' the reverse with embossed registration number 'Rd 638612', the arms are moveable, the wooden head with four leaf clover to the forehead and complete with green glass eyes, the reverse embossed with faint 'Touch Wood'. Very good condition, complete with original suspension... read more