WW2 Italian Pilots Wing circa 1943 pin badge.
A scarce original circa 1943 -1946 wartime 'Italian Pilot's Wing badge'; large die stamped gilded brass eagle surmounted by a 'King Victor Emmanuel III Crown', the reverse with unusual coiled end sprung pin (now bent) Very good condition, minor service wear to gilt finish.
Wingspan 77mm.
Victor Emmanuel III was the King of Italy from 29 July 1900 until his abdic... read more
Exide motor car batteries running man advertising badge
A scarce original circa 1950's 'Exide advertising lapel badge', silver plated circular example inlaid with vivid blue enamelling and depicting the running man symbol grasping a battery. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, minimal service wear.
Diameter 23mm.
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18.00 GBP
1948 Margate TUC Trades Union Congress badge.
A scarce original '1948 Annual Trades Union Congress Margate badge President Florence Hancock.' circular gilded brass example surmounted by Margate Borough Arms, the centre bearing "TUC" within title surround; the reverse with maker's details "F.Cobb & Co. Sheffield". Excellent condition, retaining original buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect.
Height 28mm. read more
Boy Scouts Cubmaster first issue Do Your Best lapel badge.
A scarce original first issue "Cubmaster Officer's lapel badge", silver plated circular example inlaid with green enamel, with an applied "Lean & Hungry" wolf's head and "Do Your Best" motto scroll in yellow enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details "Collins London". Very good condition, retaining original horseshoe style buttonhole fitting, enamel perfect, an excellent example... read more
1939 - 1945 Second World War Defence Medal forwarding slip Civil Defence chevron
A good original Second World War full size '1939 -1945 The Defence Medal' complete with Forwarding Slip and printed cloth chevrons in waxed envelope. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon.
Diameter 37mm.
The Defence Medal was instituted by the United Kingdom in May 1945, to be awarded to citizens of the British Commonwealth for both non-operational milita... read more
London County Council Tramways LCCT Motorman brass cap badge
A scarce original circa 1914 - 1933 period 'London County Council Tramways badge'; large brass oval "LCC T Motorman" to voided centre. Good condition, complete with two original loops to reverse (one bent over) service wear.
Height 34mm.
Width 70mm. read more
160.00 GBP
St. Christopher patron saint of travellers silver lucky charm badge
A good original circa 1940's period 'Saint Christopher silver and enamel badge', suspended from a deco style three step vertical bar, the reverse impressed "Silver". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 28mm.
St. Christopher charms are said to bring luck and good fortune to travellers. read more
Sentinels of Empire Blue Shirts gentlemans cufflinks
A scarce original circa 1931 pair of cufflinks for the organisation known as the "Blue Shirts", blue enamel silver plated shields and matching ovals, both bearing Nordic ship's with white enamel sails, the first with two part scroll and the motto "Fear God" the other with "Fear Naught". Very good condition, original connecting chain, no damage to the enamel, silver plating with minimal ... read more
Boy Scouts Commissioner officer 2nd pattern silver hat badge.
A scarce original circa 1920's "Commissioner Officer hat badge", silver arrowhead in circle bearing "Be Prepared" motto scroll below; the reverse impressed 'Silver" and maker's details "JAW&C" (J.A.Wylie & Co). Very good condition, no dents or distortions, complete with original purple bristle plume and correct amount of bobbles top and bottom, two original loop fittings to reverse with... read more
Marks & Spencer ARP fire officer air raid precautions badge
A rare original circa 1939 -1945 wartime period 'Marks & Spencer ARP Fire Officer's badge'; large gilded brass diamond shaped example displaying gold and white lettering with flaming grenade on red enamel ground (possibly Chief Fire Officer), the reverse impressed with maker's details "L.Simpson & Co London". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel with nick to lower po... read more
Cyclists Touring Whitby Town souvenir vintage bicycle badge.
A good original circa 1950's gilt vintage bicycle badge bearing enamel "Whitby Town" crest. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Width 47mm.
Height 26mm. read more
Mallory Park 1977 Post-TT international motor cycle race badge.
A good original 'Mallory Park 1977 Post-TT International motorcycle race badge' chromium plated example inlaid with red enamel. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 19mm. read more
Mosleys Union Movement Europe A Nation c.1962 tin button badge.
A rare original circa 1962 period inexpensively produced black celluloid tin badge displaying the flash and circle emblem within title surround "Union Movement Europe A Nation". Good condition, complete with original pin fitting, minor surface scratches, rust spot to reverse.
Diameter 32mm.
See: John Millican book 'Mosley's Men in Black'.
From 196... read more
Boy Scouts Silver Acorn and Medal of Merit award
A scarce original post 1967 period '4th Issue Silver Acorn and Medal of Merit award', the reverse impressed with maker's details "D.G.C" (Sir D.George Collins London) impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1973, inscribed "E.J.Wood 24.4.74" complete with original silk neck ribbon and green velour metal case; the Medal of Merit inscribed "E.J.Wood 25-3-59" complete with original silk rib... read more
95.00 GBP
Patriotic Union Jack Flag badge by Stratton's Made in England.
A scarce original circa 1930's 1940's 'Union Jack Flag badge' large silver plated enamelled example the reverse impressed with maker's details "Stratton's Made in England". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 24mm.
Width 29mm. read more
Badsworth Foxhounds hunt button.
A good original early period superior quality 'Badsworth hunt fire gilt button' depicting a fox in flight with Old English script initials "BH" below; the reverse with makers details Pitt & Co 31 Maddox Street London W (1895-1973 pattern backmark). Excellent condition, retaining original shank fitting.
Diameter 23mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Scouts Friendly Society membership pin badge by Miller
A scarce original circa 1931-1934 issue 'Scouts Friendly Society badge; gilt brass example bearing green enamel title surround, red arrowhead without stars to the centre above clasped hands on white enamel ground; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Miller 118 Branston St B'Ham' (1931-34 stamping). Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, enamel perfect, an excellent exa... read more
120.00 GBP
Boy Scouts 1914 - 1918 War Service 100 Days felt cloth uniform badge.
A rare original Great War period 'Boy Scouts War Service 100 Days badge', circular red felt example gold embroidered Crown within "War Service 100 Days" title. Good condition, colour remain bright., old moth damage top edge.
Diameter approx 37mm.
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1932 Silver Service Medal of the Order of St John.
A good original full sized 'Service Medal of the Order of St John', 2nd pattern silver issue with straight suspension; the rim inscribed "11052 Pte.J.Adams. Netherton Div.No.3 Dis.S.J.A.B.1932." Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon.
Diameter 38mm. read more
WW1 Speed Up Munitions 1914 womens on war service badge.
A scarce original First World War period 'Speed Up Munitions badge' silver plated circular example inlaid with blue enamel, depicting a winged bullet over red enamel title "Speed Up Munitions" the reverse stamped in relief "In The Great War For Freedom 1914 - Did Her Bit on Munitions Work" and with "Rd.655861" a registered, design and patent date of 1916. Good condition, retaining original susp... read more