Highcroft Hospital Birmingham 1983 Hm silver nurse's badge
A scarce original circa 1980's period 'Highcroft Hospital SRN trained mental nurse pin badge' in the form of a cross over green enamel oval title surround, the centre depicting the Arms of Birmingham; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1983 and maker's details 'T.F' (Thomas Fattorini). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, with safety roller catch in ... read more
Cell Barnes Hospital nurses badge St Albans Hertfordshire
A scarce original 'Cell Barnes Hospital nurses badge', gilded brass example with blue enamel title surround, an applied embossed disc depicting 'St Albans Cathedral' to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings incorporating safety roller catch in perfect working order, no damage to the enamel and complete with original display box with maker's details 'Toye, Kenning ... read more
38.00 GBP
The College of Nursing silver nurses badge
A good original pre 1939 'College of Nursing silver and enamel badge', the reverse impressed 'STERLING SILVER', maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London', 'Rd No 674755 (a registration, design and patent date of 1920) and official issue number '26140'. Very good clean condition, complete with original pin fittings with safety roller catch in good working order, no enamel loss, an excellent example.
40.00 GBP
General Post Office circa 1958 GPO postmans cap badge
A good original circa 1958 period 'General Post Office postman's cap badge'; large die-stamped gilded brass example bearing Crowned crossed post horns within laurel sprays; the reverse with short rectangular loops with securing blades. Good condition, service wear, gilt toned.
Height approx 44mm. read more
20.00 GBP
SS Lake Manitoba Canadian Pacific Line ships wheel pin badge
A very scarce original vintage period unusual style 'S.S. Lake Manitoba ships wheel brooch', mounted to the centre the Canadian Pacific Steamships Ltd shipping line company red and white chequered flag mounted on a bouy. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter approx 25mm. read more
Blackpool Tower Good Luck horseshoe pin badge
A scarce original vintage period 'Blackpool Tower Circus Ballroom souvenir brooch' in the form of a silver plated lucky horseshoe, the central enamel disc depicting the iconic building beneath a blue sky with 'BLACKPOOL' below. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Height approx 28mm. read more
30.00 GBP
Walmer Canadian War Hospital 1915 to 1918 service badge Essex
A rare original circa 1918 period 'Walmer Canadian War Hospital silver gilt badge'; large title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, white enamel Maple leaf to voided centre and scroll below '1915 - 1918'; the reverse impressed Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1818, maker's details 'JRG&S' (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) and inscribed 'Ada Stevens'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no st... read more
180.00 GBP
8th Battalion Tank Corps pin badge
A scarce original circa First World War period 'Tank Corps badge' possibly for fund raising, in the form of a gilt convex disc inlaid with black enamel, the centre depicting a First World War gilt tank with '8' impressed to the side. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting with running repair to the pin shank, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.<... read more
120.00 GBP
WW2 Welfare Canteen for the Forces home front badge
A scarce original Second World War period British made 'Welfare Canteen for the Forces home front pin badge'; small oval chromium plated example inlaid with blue enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor wear to lettering.
Size 29 x 18mm. read more
WW2 Navy League Comforts Supply white ensign flag pin badge
A scarce original Second World War period 'Navy League Comforts Supply home front badge', gilt brass circular example highly enamelled and displaying a 'Royal Navy White Ensign' flag to the centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.LEWIS (BADGES) Ltd BIRMINGHAM'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 2... read more
20.00 GBP
WW2 London Auxiliary Ambulance Service home front badge
A scarce original wartime 'London Auxiliary Ambulance Service' gilt and enamel lapel badge, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'RODEN LONDON' and stamped in relief the year '1939'. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no stress marks or damage to the enamel.
Height 29mm. read more
WW1 Queen Marys Needlework Guild QMNG volunteer worker's badge
A good original First World War period 'Queen Mary's Needlework Guild volunteer worker's gilt and enamel badge' in the form of a Crowned MR cypher Tudor rose, suspended from a 'Q.M.N.G.' bar. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 45mm.
The Queen Mary's Needlework Guild came into being after just... read more
20.00 GBP
King George V and Queen Mary 1911 Coronation souvenir gilt & enamel badge
A scarce original circa 1911 fine quality 'King George V and Queen Mary Coronation antique gilt and enamel brooch'; from a red, white and blue enamel pin bar bearing Anchors, G R Cypher and Coronation 1911 scrolls, a red enamel pendant with black and white photographic image of the recently Crowned King George V and Queen Mary to the centre within a gilt coloured mount. Very good condition, com... read more
45.00 GBP
Conservative & Unionist 1948 National Recruiting Campaign badge
A scarce original '1948 Conservative & Unionist National Recruiting Campaign political pin badge' in the form of a gilt title strap inlaid with blue enamel, inscribed 'Conservative & Unionist Onward', the centre depicting the united emblems of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, a Rose, Thistle, Daffodil and Shamrock; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St ... read more
25.00 GBP
Federation of Womens Institutes For Home and Country Lincoln WI badge
A scarce original circa 1940's 'National Federation of Women's Institutes badge'; gilt brass oval shaped example, the fretted centre bearing the 'WI' monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto 'For Home and Country' inlaid in green enamel over an additional scroll 'HOLLAND (LINCS)'; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmi... read more
25.00 GBP
For Home and Country WI badge together with a PRESIDENT title bar
A good original circa 1940's 'National Federation of Women's Institutes two piece badge'; gilt brass oval example, the fretted centre bearing the 'WI' monogram, flanked by a red enamel rose and Canadian maple leaf, with motto 'For Home and Country' inlaid in green; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd B'Ham' together with a scarce PRESIDENT matching green enamel ti... read more
35.00 GBP
Robertsons 1970s Golly guitarist advertising badge R.E.V.Gomm
A good original circa 1970's period 'Robertson's marmalades and Jam Golly guitarist promotional pin badge', the reverse impressed with maker's details 'R.E.V.Gomm Frederick St B'ham.1'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height approx 34mm. read more
National Union of Heating & Domestic Engineers Badge
A scarce original early 20th century 'National Union of Heating & Domestic Engineers trade union badge' gilt brass blue enamel title surround, the centre with embossed white enamel rose bearing the entwined leters 'ST' (possibly Specific Trade?); the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.GAUNT LONDON'. Very good condition, complete with early style round lapel fitting, enamel intact.
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45.00 GBP
Butlins Holiday Camp Staff badge
A scarce original late circa 1946 to 1954 period 'Butlin's Holiday Camp Staff pin badge'; silver plated rectangular bar inlaid with blue enamel inscribed "BUTLIN'S STAFF", the reverse with maker's details 'Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham' (a pattern used between circa 1945 and 1954) scratched 1944. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, ... read more
Butlin's 1946 Filey Holiday Camp leaping fish tin button badge
A rare original immediate post-war period 'Butlins 1946 Filey blue and yellow celluloid tin button
economy badge', depicting a leaping fish in the rays of the sun. Fair to good condition, retaining original pin fittings, minor dents, surface scratches.
Diameter 25mm. read more
120.00 GBP