A very rare original First World War period 'Munitions factory gilt pin badge', depicting a women worker shaking the hand of a soldier, shell on work bench in the background, patriotic red, white and blue enamel Union Jack Flag above, scroll below 'LEAVE IT TO US BOYS'; the reverse impressed with 'REGD 655354' a registered, design and patent date of 1915. Very good condition, complete with orig...  read more

Code: 68352

A rare original pre-1934 period 'MV Britannic White Star Shipping Line gilt and enamel pin badge', the White Star Line company enamelled flags mounted to the centre of an early style ship's wheel. Good condition, complete with original pin fittings old pin re-affixed, blue enamel in very good condition, red flag has had a knock at some time leaving tiny stress marks noticeable only with a glass...  read more

Code: 68351

A scarce original 'Butlin's 1956 Filey chromium plated badge' with white enamel labels, the reverse impressed with Irish maker's details 'Jewellery Co Dublin Empire'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Height approx 25mm.  read more

Code: 68350

25.00 GBP

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A scarce original pre 1940's period 'Isle of Wight Constabulary police officer helmet plate'; die-stamped blackened brass crowned oak wreath, 'Insula Vectis' circlet (Latin for Isle of Wight) white metal Carisbrooke Castle mounted to lined centre. Good used condition, complete with original two loop fittings and split pin, blackened finish worn back to brass.
Height approx 77mm.  read more

Code: 68349

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A rare original First World War mid 1920's period 'Boys Brigade Cadets cap badge'; die-stamped bronzed example shaped to stand out on the cap. Very good condition, complete with original slider fittings.
Height approx 39mm.  read more

Code: 68348

250.00 GBP

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A good original early post 1926 die-cast brass interlocking buckle, the outer surround inscribed 'The Boys' Brigade'; the lightly domed seeded centre bearing 'Sure & Stedfast' fouled anchor with cross behind and flanked by 'BB', plain matching belt loops. Good condition, some minor service wear.
Size approx 76 x 48mm.  read more

Code: 68347

10.00 GBP

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A scarce original Second World War fine quality 'Air Raid Precautions warden miniature silver badge' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1940 (Q) and impressed with maker's details 'W.J.D' (William James Dingley Warstone Lane, Birmingham). Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting.
Height approx 19mm.  read more

Code: 68346

20.00 GBP

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A scarce original full size silver first issue 'Air Raid Precautions badge', designed by sculptor 'Eric Gill', made at the Royal Mint and authorised in February 1937, the reverse impressed with scarce London silver hallmarks for 1936 (A) and initials 'R.J' (Sir Robert Arthur Johnson (1874-1938).. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Height approx 38mm.  read more

Code: 68345

A scarce original Second World War period 'Air Raid Precautions ARP single large nickel button with unusual maker's details 'Ed Gill Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original shank.
Diameter approx 23mm.  read more

Code: 68344

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An interesting original turn of the 20th century 'Cheltenham General & Eye Hospitals celluloid tin button badge'; blue and white printed examlpe depicting a nurse attending a bed-bound patient, the rim with early maker's details 'THOMAS FATTORINI LTD. REGENT STREET. BIRMINGHAM'. Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor foxing mainly to reverse.
Diameter approx 31mm.  read more

Code: 68343

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A rare original circa 1901 period 'S S Lake Manitoba shipping line pin badge'; ornate gilt heart set with five turquoise stones, the central disc bearing a hand painted representation of the Canadian Pacific steamship. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Height approx 26mm.  read more

Code: 68342

A scarce original circa pre-war period 'S S Empress of Canada gilt and white enamel ships wheel souvenir badge' mounted with the 'Canadian Pacific Steam Ship Company' red and white chequered flag to the centre. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Diameter 27mm.
In 1939 S S Empress of Canada was converted to...  read more

Code: 68341

A rare original circa 1929 'Boys Brigade silver glengarry hat badge'; die-cast strap mounted with 'Sure & Stedfast' fouled anchor. the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details "S&W Ld". Very good condition, complete with two loop fittings each stamped with a silver lion passant and silver coloured split pin.
Height 44mm.  read more

Code: 58689

250.00 GBP

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A scarce ORIGINAL circa 1920's period 'British India Steam Navigation Company officer quality padded cap badge; large size gold bullion wreath, the centre with Britannia and Lion on black velvet backing, in turn on wool, the reverse with waxed hessian lining. Very good clean used condition, bullion remains bright, an excellent example.
Height approx 72mm.  read more

Code: 68340

80.00 GBP

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A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Watneys Sports Club pin badge; large gilt and blue enamel title strap, embossed 'Watney's Red Barrel' to centre; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18', an address format used between 1935 and 1958. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
Height a...  read more

Code: 68339

35.00 GBP

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A good original circa 1950's period 'William Younger & Co Ltd' promotional pin badge, chromium plated enamel example depicting the brewers trademark character mascot beer tasting figure; the reverse impressed with maker's details'R.E.V.Gomm Frederick St B'Ham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Height approx 32mm.  read more

Code: 68338

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A scarce turn of the 20th century 'Conservative and Unionist Association political badge'; small gilt brass ornate title surround inlaid with blue enamel and inscribed 'Blackburn Conservative and Unionist Association', 'Union Flag' to centre inlaid with red, white and blue enamel with patriotic statement 'EMPIRE & PROGRESS'; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Vaughton Bolton' and...  read more

Code: 68337

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A good original circa 1940's 'WRENS association pin badge', rope edged bronzed oval title surround 'Jenny Wren' anchor and 'Naval Crown' to voided centre, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'J.R.Gaunt London'. Very good condition, complete with orignal pin fittings.
Height approx 30mm.
The Association of Wrens was formed in 1920 by a group of ex-wrens to maintain the frien...  read more

Code: 68336

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A very scarce original circa early 20th century period 'Transport & General Workers Union 3rd Quarter trade union lapel badge'; small brass circular example with embosssed '3' within 'T.G.W.U.' V shape, band across the centre impressed with number '301'; the reverse impressed with a '5'. Good condition, complete with original buttonhole lapel fitting .
Diameter approx 21mm.  read more

Code: 68335

A scarce original 'National Union of Railwaymen, Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen 1919 enamel pin badge'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no enamel loss.
Diameter approx 28mm.  read more

Code: 68334