A scarce original post 1907 early 20th century period 'The Queen's Hospital for Children Hackney Road double-sided flag day paper fundraising badge bearing a portrait of its patron 'Queen Alexandra', the reverve with her Crowned Cypher'. Good condition, complete with original rusty pin, colour remains bright, creases and age wear.
Size 33 x 23mm.

Founded in 1867 in Bethnal...  read more

Code: 59790

A very scarce original post 1915 Great War period English made soldier souvenir badge from a leave club based in Paris France 'The Better 'Ole'; large circular gilded brass highly enamelled example, displaying a 'Union Jack flag', the central white disc bearing part of the Bruce Barnsfather cartoonist quip, the reverse embossed 'Souvenir - British Army & Navy Leave Club - Paris'. Very good con...  read more

Code: 59789

A rare original circa 1920's 'Northamptonshire Federation of the Women's Institutes badge', gilded brass shield inlaid with blue enamelling, the centre depicting the old 'Arms of Northampton' Castle on red enamel ground, the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Bradford' (a pattern used between 1908 and 1928). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, e...  read more

Code: 59788

A rare original piece of salvaged aluminium handcrafted in the form of the 'L32 Airship' which was shot down by Frederick Sowrey of the Royal Flying Corps, crashing near Snails Farm, South Green, Great Burstead, Near Billericay and killing all 22 crew members. Good condition, brass pin bar absent.
Width 49mm.  read more

Code: 59787

A scarce original circa pre 1922 period set of vividly coloured road maps issued by the 'Triumph Cycle Company Ltd Coventry' in eight sections (NUMBER 4 NOW ABSENT), each displaying the Triumph logo and proclaiming: 'WORLD FAMOUS MOTOR CYCLES, CARS & CYCLES, inscribed to the lower edge 'G.W.Bacon & Co Ltd London.' Good condition, colours remain bright, fold lines, minimal wear, contained in the...  read more

Code: 59786

An exceptional good original scarce early issue circa 1941 'Brownie Guide Promise badge', in the form of a gilded brass oval design depicting an embossed pixie, the reverse impressed in with unusual maker's details 'Mingware Ld B'Ham' and 'Girl Guides'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fitting, hard to find with such minimal wear.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 59784

A scarce wartime period 'Royal Air Force badge'; gilded brass oval example, the centre bearing Crowned RAF eagle above a tablet with officially impressed number '90027', the reverse with maker"s details 'J.R.Gaunt. London'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 34mm.

Worn as an official identification for civilians On Government Work servin...  read more

Code: 59782

A very good original post 1927 'Boys Brigade Squad medal', bronzed gilding metal eight pointed star with well defined rays, 'Sure & Stedfast Anchor' flanked by large 'B's' all in high relief and suspended from its original red silk ribbon with wide suspension bar complete with pin fittings. Very good clean condition.
Overall length 114mm.
Diameter 51mm.  read more

Code: 59777

A rare original silver 'Boer War Tribute Medal' the silver disc with embossed enamel shield with the ancient arms of the 'City of Worcester', below Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1900 and maker's details 'H.B.S' Sale Birmingham, the reverse inscribed within laurel sprays PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF WORCESTER TO 'Pte. T. Insall' IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SERVICES WITH THE WORCESTER VOLUNTEERS SOUT...  read more

Code: 59776

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A scarce original First World War period 'HMS Marlbrough sweetheart brooch', mother of pearl disc mounted with a brass and enamel ships crest bearing French motto 's'en va-t-en guerre' (Marlborough Has Left for the War), together with a bronzed medal also bearing the ships crest in red, white and blue enamel, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thoms Fattorini Hockley St Birmingham Ltd'...  read more

Code: 59774

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, inlaid with enamel in the traditional red, white and blue colours of the Union Flag. Very good condition, complete with or...  read more

Code: 59772

A very scarce original circa 1950's RAF 'Air Gunners Association' lapel badge; gilded brass example representing a winged bullet with the embossed initials 'AGA'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height 19mm.
Width 32mm.

The 'Air Gunners Association' was formed in March 1949 as a result of an advertisement in 'Air Mail' the 'Royal Air ...  read more

Code: 59771

A good original early 'Nottinghamshire Fire Brigade cap badge'; chromium plated Home Office star with applied red enamel title circlet; bearing county arms to centre. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, no damage to the enamel, minimal wear.
Diameter 45mm.

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Code: 59770

A very rare original pre-war circa 1936 period 'Robertson's Golly cricketer badge', displaying white hands and black feet, wearing a yellow waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred'l; the reverse stamped in relief with a "REGd 808512" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1936 and with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Excellent condition, complete...  read more

Code: 59766

A very rare original pre-war circa 1937 first pattern 'Robertson's Footballer Golly badge', displaying white hands and black feet and wearing a yellow V-neck waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' and kicking a pale blue and claret ball; the reverse stamped in relief with a "REGd APPd 808442" a Registration, Design and Patent for the year 1937 and with maker's details "H.W.M...  read more

Code: 59765

A scarce original post 1908 'Berkshire Yeomanry cap badge' early die-cast white metal Uffington Horse, converted from two loop fittings to brooch pin fitting, with unusual safety catch device. Very good condition.
Width 53mm.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 59763

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1955 Clacton holiday camp chromium plated badge' with yellow enamel labels and white sails. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings (pin with blunt end), no damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm.  read more

Code: 59762

A scarce original circa 1950's 'Maddiesons Littlestoneholday camp badge' in the form of a shield, highly enamelled, depicting the sun, sea and a bird in flght, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Marples & Beasley Birmingham'. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 23mm.  read more

Code: 59761

A scarce original pre 1962 'Three Towns (Plymouth) Nursing Association trained midwife union bronzed badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'G.Kenning & Son London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, minimal wear.
Diameter 33mm.  read more

Code: 59759

A scarce original circa 1960's 'Eastern National Bus Company uniform collar badges'; gilded brass ovals inlaid with green enamelling, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, each complete with original two loop fitting and retaining split pins, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, very minor wear.
Width of each 35mm.  read more

Code: 59758