A very scarce original late Victorian period 'Primrose League' gilt and enamel badge, in the form of a crowned highly enamelled convex disc, bearing a primrose bud and inscribed 'Juvenile Branch' with additional ribbon scroll below 'Secretary'. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with minor service wear and rubbing below the crown.
Height 35mm.  read more

Code: 62034

A scarce original circa 1940's 'Royal Navy H.M.S. Maidstone silver bar brooch', the naval crowned ships crest inlaid with red and white enamelling and mounted on a slender bar, very typical of the period, the reverse impressed 'Silver'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 25mm.
Width 51mm.

Royal Navy HMS Ma...  read more

Code: 62033

A good original early post 1947 vintage 'H.M.S. Seahawk silk ribbon', embroidered with gold bullon thread. Very good condition.
Length approx 31.5cm.

Royal Naval Air Station 'RNAS Culdrose' was built by John Laing & Son and commissioned in 1942 as HMS Seahawk.  read more

Code: 62032

15.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Royal Army Temperance Association 1914 RATA 1918 campaign gilt medal bar' in patriotic red, white and blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no damage to the enamel.
Width 37mm.

Campaign bars were awarded to members of the STAA (Soldiers Total Abstinence Association), ATA (Army Temperance Association), ...  read more

Code: 62031

A rare original possibly unique 1918 First World War silver watch fob in the form of a medallion bearing an embossed 'Artillery Gun' flanked by a backward facing Swastika either side with scroll inscribed below '1917 - 1919 BEF' (British Expeditionary Force) within title surround; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1918 and maker's details 'AJP&Co Ld' (A J Pepper & Co Fr...  read more

Code: 62030

120.00 GBP

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A rare original First World War period 'Durham Special County Constable Group Leader large gilt badge', blue enamel title circlet with additional scroll 'GROUP LEADER', the centre bearing an embossed blue shield with red cross and rampant lions in each quarter, believed to represent the Coat of Arms from Durham Cathedral; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' and offic...  read more

Code: 62029

A scarce original First World War period 'Army Remount Service cap badge'; die-stamped oval title strap, surmounted by a Crowned 'GvR' cypher, white metal prancing horse to voided centre. Very good condition, the original slider fitting with maker's details 'Lambourne & Co Birmingham'.
Height 54mm.

The 'Army Remount Service' was the unit responsible for the purchase and tr...  read more

Code: 62027

A scarce original post 1974 period 'King's College Hospital badge'; oxidised silver plated example, inlaid with green enamel, the central device depicting the 'Royal Crest' with Latin motto 'Sancte Et Sapienter' (With Holiness and Wisdom), the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original early style pin fittings, no s...  read more

Code: 62025

A good original pre 1995 period 'Tooting Bec Hospital gilt and enamel badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorin Regent St Birmingham'. Excellent condition, complete with original early style pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Diameter 29mm.  read more

Code: 62024

48.00 GBP

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A good original pre 1928 period 'Toc H League of Women Helpers badge'; gilt metal in the form of a rope edge surround, the voided centre bearing the '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, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' (circa 1908 to 1928). Very g...  read more

Code: 62023

A good original pre1928 period 'Toc H League of Women Helpers badge'; gilt metal in the form of the '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, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' (circa 1908 to 1928). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting...  read more

Code: 62022

40.00 GBP

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A very scarce original circa 1938 'By The Old Fashioned Mill gilt and enamel advertising song badge', depicting a white windmill with dark blue enamel title scroll; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller Branston St B'Ham.18'. Very good condition, complete with original coiled pin fitting and hooked catch, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 30mm.

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Code: 62021

A scarce original First World War period celluloid matchbox cover, the front displaying a British soldier in full uniform carrying bayoneted rifle over his shoulder beside a patriotic 'Union Flag', the reverse depicting the badge of the South Staffordshire Regiment, the spine inscribed 'For King & Country'. Good condition, general foxing, colours remain bright.
Height 62mm.
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Code: 62017

A scarce original pre-war period 'Guild of Radio Service Engineers lapel badge'; small round brass example inlaid with blue enamel, bearing the unions initials 'GRSE' to the centre and resting in a full title horseshoe scroll; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Birmingham Medal Co'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the e...  read more

Code: 62014

A scarce original circa 1909 pattern issue 'Boy Scouts Marksman proficiency badge' red embroidered 'crossed rifles' 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: 62011

A good original late 20th century 'Berkshire College Of Nursing and Midwifery hospital chromium plated enamel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Fattorini'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in good working order, enamel perfect.
Diameter 35mm.  read more

Code: 62009

A scarce original circa 1955 London district 'South West Middlesex Group Hospital Management Committee badge' bearing red cross and motto 'Servite in Laetitia', the reverse impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1955, maker's details 'T.J.S' (Thomas James Skelton) and inscribed to the recipient 'Anneliese Rambow. July 1959'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no dama...  read more

Code: 62007

A scarce original circa 1940s 'Victoria Hospital Accrington silvered enamel nurses badge', the reverse with unusual maker's details 'Kenworthys Ltd'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 47mm.  read more

Code: 62006

65.00 GBP

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A scarce original 'Butlin's 1955 Skegness silver plated badge', depicting two blue fish on light blue enamel background, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, minor wear to silver plating.
Height 26mm.  read more

Code: 62003

A scarce original post 1966 late issue 'Womens Royal Voluntary Service uniform badges', Queen's Crowned red embroidered WRVS monogram on woven backing together with matching Lancashire title. Very good condition.
Height of badge 70mm.

Women's Voluntary Service became Royal in 1966.  read more

Code: 62001