Boy Scouts Scoutmaster Officer 1st Pattern 1912 silver hat badge
A rare original 1st pattern 'Scoutmaster officer's silver hat badge'; arrowhead in circle, no stars, resting on a 'Be Prepared' ribbon scroll; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1912, maker's details "JAW&C" (J.A.Wylie & Co) and "Rd 535092" a Registered Design and Patent date of 1909. Very good condition, complete with original loops, baubles and green bristle plume.
Royal Air Force Officers field service RAF side hat badge circa 1940s
A very good original King George VI period two piece 'RAF officer's gilt cap badge'; gilded brass example on backing plate, the reverse retaining the original screw post and nuts to both Crown and eagle. Very good condition, minor service wear.
Width 53mm. read more
Scandinavian Airlines System gilt airline pilots badge
A scarce original circa 1946 period 'Scandinavian Airlines System cap badge'; huge gilded brass wing mounted with convex disc to the centre via the early feature style nut and bolt device and bearing three Crowned coloured enamel shields of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Very good condition, the reverse complete with two original small screw post and nut fixings, enamel perfect, minimal we... read more
120.00 GBP
Royal Australian Air Force other ranks RAAF Amor Sydney cap badge
A good original George VI period die-stamped blackened brass other ranks 'Royal Australian Air Force cap badge'; Crowned laurel wreath bearing 'RAAF' monogram to the centre; the reverse with maker's details 'Amor Sydney' and retaining original two loop fittings. Good condition, service wear to blackened finish, tip of crown slightly bent back.
Height 46mm. read more
British Army Blacksmith Farrier Horseshoe proficiency trade badge
A good original early army proficiency badge representing the blacksmith's trade, in the form of a brass horseshoe; this example retaining its original steel backing plate and two loop fittings with split pin. Very good condition.
Height 30mm. read more
Butlins 1959 Mosney Irish holiday camp badge
A scarce original 'Butlins 1959 Mosney holiday camp badge'; chromium plated circular example bearing red enamel border, shamrock decoration and harp to the centre on yellow enamel ground; the reverse with maker's details "Jewellery Metal Co Dublin Ireland". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Diameter 23mm.
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Primrose League Honourable Order of the Grand Star badge
A large Victorian period 'Primrose League Decoration of the Grand Star Second Grade'; unmarked star, cut in brilliant silver facets, mounted with gilt Garter inlaid with blue enamelling, bearing the legend "Imperium Et Libertas" (Empire and liberty), surmounted by an Imperial Crown and yellow enamel primrose centre, the reverse with maker's details "T&J B (T&J Bragg Medals Birmingham, L... read more
WW1 Louis Bleriot French pioneer aviator monoplane badge 1914 1915
A very rare original First World War period silver plated badge in the form of a 'Bleriot monoplane' this example with "1914 - 1915" title scroll. Very good condition, complete with pin fitting, minimal wear to silver plating, a superb example.
Length 35mm.
Wingspan 27mm. read more
Boy Scouts Bird Warden proficiency circa 1930s khaki cloth badge
A very rare original pre-war period 'Boy Scouts Bird Warden proficiency badge'; khaki woven bound example displaying a blue and white embroidered bird, the reverse with pre 1939 brown backing, Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Diameter approx 35mm. read more
Boy Scouts Kings Scout embroidered cloth badge
A very good example of a scarce original circa 1940's issue 'Boy Scouts King's Scout badge', full sized red and gold embroidered Crown "Boy Scouts" title below, within green woven bound shield, the reverse with black cotton lining. Very good used condition, colours remain bright.
Height 49mm.
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WW1 Wire from Zeppelin brought down at Cuffley Essex Sept 3rd 1916
A rare original Great War period piece of genuine surviving wire from the First Zeppelin brought down at Cuffley in Essex Sept 3rd 1916 and given by H.M. War Office exclusively to the British Red Cross Society to make into a souvenir brooch to sell and raise funds for the much needed war effort. Very good condition, complete with its original card backing bearing large red cross and describing ... read more
Commemorative medal from copper off Nelsons Flagship Foudroyant
A good original circa 1898 Commemorative medal sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society', made from copper salvaged from Nelson's Royal Navy Flagship 'HMS Foudroyant' which foundered on Blackpool Sands on the 16 June 1897.
The obverse with bust of Nelson in Royal navy uniform and inscribed "Horatio, Viscount Nelson" "Born. 29th. September, 1758. Died. 21st. Octobe... read more
Naval Artillery Cannon badge made from copper bolt Nelsons Flagship HMS Foudroyant
A rare piece of English artefact sold on behalf of the 'British & Foreign Sailors Society', made from a copper bolt from Nelson's Royal Navy Flagship 'HMS Foudroyant' which foundered on Blackpool Sands on the 16 June 1897.
This superb rare original badge in the form of a miniature Royal Navy cannon with applied copper disc depicting an embossed representation of the ship in full sail; t... read more
Womens Royal Air Force First Pattern 1918 other ranks WRAF cap badge
A rare original 1918 first pattern other ranks 'Women's Royal Air Force cap badge'; black felt backing with padded white embroidered Crown, raised velvet boss below with white double rope binding and bearing eagle to the centre, the reverse with black ribbed cotton lining. Very good condition, evidence of having been sewn to a cap.
Height 70mm.
iOn the 1st April 1918 the '... read more
Butlins Holiday Camp Staff bar badge
A scarce original late circa 1940's early 1950's period 'Butlins Holiday Camp Staff badge'; silver plated rectangular bar inlaid with white enamel inscribed "Butlins STAFF" in blue enamel silvered edged lettering; the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons Ld Bradford Works Birmingham". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.
Length 31mm.... read more
Butlins Continental Holidays promotional badge
A good original 'Butlin's Continental Holidays badge'; silver plated rectangular example depicting the globe with unicorn supporters on either side, the reverse impressed with maker's details "J.R.Gaunt London". Good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor service wear.
Width 28mm.
Height 18mm. read more
Butlins 1953 Pwllheli Holiday Camp Welsh lady badge
A good original 'Butlins 1953 Pwllheli badge'; silver plated example bearing dark blue labels, depicting a 'Welsh lady' wearing traditional costume, with shawl and 'Y Het Gymreig'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Height 33mm. read more
Robertsons Golly footballer white waistcoat advertising badge Miller
A scarce original circa 1950's 'Robertson's Golly Footballer badge' playing a white football, wearing light blue coat and white waistcoat displaying the advertising slogan 'Golden Shred' to chest, the reverse impressed in relief with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18' Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt remains bright, v... read more
Boy Scouts Scout Shop gilt and enamel vintage Cufflinks.
A very attractive matching pair of circa 1940's 'Scout Shop gilt cufflinks' each displaying an arrowhead inlaid with vivid yellow enamel with "Boy Scouts" scroll below inlaid in black. Very good condition, complete with original chain links, enamel perfect.
Height of each 20mm. read more
20.00 GBP
Boy Scouts District Scoutmaster officer EPNS hat badge plume
A scarce original circa 1916 - 1928 pattern "District Scoutmaster Officer's hat badge"; Electro Plated Nickel Silver arrowhead in circle bearing "Be Prepared" scroll below; the reverse impressed "E.P.N.S", maker's details "Collins London" and "Rd 535292" a design and patent year of 1909. Very good condition, complete with original white bristle plume, correct amount of bobbles top and b... read more