A very scarce original Second World War period 'ARP Control Officer R & M possibly Rescue and Messenger Services Air Raid Precautions badge'; chromium plated black enamel title surround with 'ARP' to centre; the reverse impressed with makers details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting, no enamel loss.
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Code: 70024

A very scarce original post 1901 period 'Australian Mounted Rifles white metal uniform button', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELB.' Good condition, complete with shank.
Diameter approx 21mm.  read more

Code: 70023

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original badge from the 'Festival of Britain 1951 national exhibition'; substantially made oxidized silver plated example bearing the 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. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 38mm.  read more

Code: 70022

A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Czechoslovak Army commemorative badge' in the form of a die stamped patinated bronze plaque bearing the Coat of Arms of Czechoslovakia, a lion with cross in shield to its side on clear lined ground, with the embossed inscription: 'WE MARCH ON' '28 IX1940' 'FAITHFUL TO OURSELVES FAITHFUL TO BRITAIN', the reverse complete withoriginal two bronze blades with ...  read more

Code: 70021

140.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL Second World War period fine quality 'Womens Land Army' gilt brass badge inlaid with green enamel to central wheatsheaf and red to the Crown, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M' (H.W. Miller Ltd Birmingham). Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish now toned.
Height approx 35mm.
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Code: 70020

35.00 GBP

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Awarded to '235620 PTE F.J. CROSS Y. & L.R'.
PRIVATE Frederick Joseph Cross was born in Lakenham Norfolk and enlisted at Norwich, originally into the Norfolk Regiment, with the regimental number 3538. He transferred to the Yorks & Lancs Regiment and embarked to France after the 1st January 1916. He was Killed in Action during the German Spring Offensive on the 27th May 1918, whilst servi...  read more

Code: 70019

95.00 GBP

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A very scarce original Second World War 1939 to 1945 period 'National A.R.P For Animals Armband' cream cotton open weave example bearing printed blue cross to the centre within a red title surround badge. Very good condition, complete with original tape fastening.
Height approx 109mm.
The Animal Guard were predominantly women who were responsible for the welfare and registration ...  read more

Code: 70018

175.00 GBP

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A good original Second World War period ' Air raid Precautions Warden armband' off white linen example bearing black printed 'A R P' letters and pair of elasticated fastening to the rear. Good condition.
Width approx 96mm.  read more

Code: 70017

45.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War 1940 period official issue 'Local Defence Volunteers armband' from the force in existence for only seventy days; black printed 'LDV' on khaki twill, the ends stitched together to form a band. Good condition, commensurate with age.
After the German forces invaded Holland and Belgium on the 10th May 1940 an appeal was made on the 14th May by Anthony Eden ...  read more

Code: 70016

60.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War period 'Norfolk Committee For Entertainment of Troops home front badge' gilt brass example in the form of a blue enamel title surround, embossed shield to centre bearing the 'County of Norfolk Coat of Arms' on seeded ground. Very good condition, complete with original 1940's period pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.  read more

Code: 70015

60.00 GBP

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An interesting original 'Kimberley Rhodesia July 1931 lapel badge'; gilt brass white enamel title surround, recessed lined lozenge (to represent the diamond-mining industry) to centre on blue enamel ground, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'RMP'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 70014

40.00 GBP

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A scarce original Boer War period 'Transvaal War 1899 -1900 National Commemorative gilt medal'; the obverse depicting a wounded but defiant British soldier, rifle at the ready, a representation of 'A Gentleman in Khaki' by Richard Caton Woodville; the reverse inscribed 'The Queen God Bless Her' 'This Medal Commemorates The Magnificent Response of Britain's Sons To The Empire's Call To Arms Tran...  read more

Code: 70013

120.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1922 - 1945 period '19th Hyderabad Regiment cast brass shoulder title badge'. Good used condition, complete with both integral loop ffittings and split pin.
Height approx 24mm.  read more

Code: 70012

20.00 GBP

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A superb quality 'Royal Masonic Hospital Jewel', the top suspension bar bearing the letter's 'F.H' (Freemason's Hospital), the reverse impressed with Birmingham 9 carat gold hallmarks for 1936 and makers details 'R.S' (Richard Spencer London'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no defects to the enamel, an excellent example in its original case.
Height approx 58mm.  read more

Code: 70011

550.00 GBP

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A scarce original post 1942 wartime period 'Local Air Raid Precautions Civil Defence Instructor pin badge', nickel plated Crowned horseshoe title, inlaid with red enamel, 'Instructor' title bar across voided centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.M. Ltd' (H.W. Miller Ltd). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.read more

Code: 69509

20.00 GBP

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A rare original 1910 period 'American Line ship's wheel pin brooch', small fine quality pale blue enamel example, mounted with the companies white flag with blue eagle house flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1910 and maker's details 'M.E' (Michael Emanuel Southampton). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
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Code: 70010

A scarce original vintage period 'M.V. Accra ships wheel pale blue enamel pin brooch', the Elder Dempster Lines white enamel red cross house flag mounted to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 27mm.  read more

Code: 70009

40.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1950's 'MV Ulster Monarch gilt souvenir badge'; blue enamel ships wheel displaying the 'Belfast Steamship Company' red flag with white dot to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter approx 27mm.
MV Ulster Monarch was in service from 1929 to 1966, requis...  read more

Code: 70008

A good original circa 1961–1966 short period 'R.M.S.Transvaal Castle Union-Castle pin brooch', large chromium plated ships wheel the Union-Castle Line company red, white and blue enamel flag mounted to the centre. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, no enamel loss, minor service wear.
Diameter approx 37mm.  read more

Code: 70007

25.00 GBP

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A rare original circa early 1900's period fine quality 'S.S. Guelph Union Castle Mail Steamship Company and Red Ensign flag pin brooch'; a very attractive example in the form of a twisted gilt rope backing, combining crossed flags in red, white blue enamel, resting on blue enamel ribbon title scroll. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enam...  read more

Code: 70006