Federation of the Women's Institutes Wiltshire WI badge
A scarce original circa 1940's period 'Federation of the Women's Institutes Wiltshire WI badge', large circular gilded brass example the centre depicting an embossed representation of 'Stonehenge', within a blue enamel title surround, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St. Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect.... read more
RAF No 245 Battle of Britain Northern Rhodesian Squadron badge.
A scarce original George VI period circa 1939 -1952 'RAF No 245 Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron gilt and enamel badge', depicting an eagle over the sea with Latin motto "Fugo Non Fugio" (I put to fight, I do not flee), the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd B'Ham.18". Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt remain bright.
Heigh... read more
British Railways Western Region GUARD fishtail pattern cap badge
A good original 1956 pattern 'British Railways Western Region Guard cap badge', nickel plated fishtail pattern example inlaid with 'Chocolate' coloured enamel. Very good condition, complete with original two rectangular fittings with split tang to each, enamel intact.
Width 82mm. read more
St John Ambulance Commissioner-in-Chief silver and enamel badge
A scarce original early issue 'St John Ambulance Commissioner-in-Chief badge'; unmarked silver large Crowned example bearing white enamel Maltese cross to voided centre. Very good condition, complete with horizontal slider with sprung clip securing end, enamel with very minor surface scratches.
Height 44mm.
Worn by :
Commissioner-in-Chief.
Deputy Commissioner-in-Chie... read more
Boys Brigade band proficiency badge 1914 to 1968
A scarce original circa 1920's 'Boys Brigade Proficiency Band badge'; die-cast frosted silver plated example in the form of a lyre, rounded flower to the top, small B's below and plain pedestal; the reverse complete with original horizontal axle joint fitting with steel pin and rounded catch. Excellent condition.
Height 32mm. read more
Boys Brigade five pointed star efficiency award badge 1890 to 1904
A rare original circa 1890 to 1904 die-stamped nickel 'Boys Brigade Five Pointed Star efficiency badge' awarded for attendance and good conduct. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Height 22mm. read more
250.00 GBP
Primrose League Junior Branch award of merit badge
A scarce original 'Primrose League Junior Branch award of merit badge' the reverse with maker's details 'W.O.Lewis (Badges) Ltd Birmingham'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting and silk ribbon, no stress or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Overall Height 60mm. read more
FROM HAROLD TO MOTHER carved jet military button sweetheart brooch
A unique Great War period brooch in the form of circular piece of polished spiral fluted edged Jet stone, set with a military 'General Service Button' to the centre with engraved surround 'From Harold to Mother'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, button with sevice wear.
Diameter approx 30mm. read more
WW1 Richardsons Westgarth & Co Ltd on war service badge
A scarce original First World War period 'On War Service badge' crowned circular gilt example inlaid with red and blue enamel, the centre depicting an elliptic double white scroll 'Richardsons Westgarth & Co Ltd', the reverse with maker's details 'Thomas Fattorini Medalist' and with "Reg.638232" a registered, design and patent date of 1914. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole... read more
WW1 Bristol Volunteer Regiment Coliseum Corps VTC badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Volunteer Training Corps badge' gilded crowned titled circlet inlaid with white enamel 'Bristol Volunteer Regiment' the centre bearing a shield depicting the 'Arms of Bristol' a ship and castle in enamels, bi-part scroll below 'Coliseum Volr Corps'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish remains bright.
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The Empress Club 1914 Emergency Voluntary Aid Committee badge
A scarce original First World War period 'Empress Club for ladies badge'; fine quality gilded strap inlaid with white enamel dated 1914 and bearing the Latin motto 'Fortiter Fideliter' (Strongly Faithful), red enamel Maltese cross to voided centre, the reverse impressed in relief 'Empress Club' to which is threaded a black watered silk bow tie. Excellent condition, complete with original pin fi... read more
75.00 GBP
Metropolitan Asylums Board hospital badge
A good original circa 1911 period 'Metropolitan Asylums Board hospital badge' gilded brass example in the form of a strap titled 'M.A.B. Service' the central black and white shield, depicting the 'Rod of Asclepius' on a red cross; the reverse impressed with early maker's details 'Fattorini Bradford' a backmark used between 1911 and 1913. Very good condition, complete with buttonhole fitting, en... read more
Union of Post Office Workers UPW membership badge
A scarce original early pattern circa 1920's 'Union of Post Office Workers badge'; gilded brass example in the form of a large caduceus bearing white logo with red enamel letters 'UPW', the reverse impressed with 'Rd 632818' a Registered Design and Patent Number for the year 1914, prior to the amalgamation in 1919. Very good condition, complete with original buttonhole fitting, no damage to the... read more
British Red Cross Society Cornwall 68 shoulder title pair of badges
A good original circa 1940's 'British Red Cross Society Cornwall 68 detachment solid matching pair of brass shoulder title badges'. Very good condition, complete with all fittings. read more
Church Lads Brigade CLB gilt hat badge
An excellent example of a 'Church Lads' Brigade Cap badge', gilt brass example retaining slider fitting to reverse and additional red perspex backing. Very good condition, gilt remains crisp.
Height 36mm.
The Church Lads' Brigade was founded in 1891 in Fulham by Walter Mallock Gee, their motto being 'Fight the Good Fight'. In 1978 they amalgamated with the Church Girls' Br... read more
WW1 French Red Cross Société française de secours aux blessés militaires SSBM medal
A good original circa First World War 'French Red Cross silver plated medal award'; the obverse embossed with an angel holding a wounded soldier and inscribed 'Patrie Devoument' signed by artist 'L. Bottée' (Louis Alexandre Bottée); the reverse inscribed 'Société Française de Secours Aux Blessés Militaires 1864 1866'. Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon with embroidered red ... read more
Royal Arch Chapter Masonic Victorian silver gilt jewel in presentation case
A good original circa 1886 full sized 'Royal Arch Chapter Masonic Jewel' the reverse impressed with London silver hallmarks for 1886 and maker's details 'G.K' (G.Kenning London). Very good condition, complete with original very clean watered silk ribbon, with single style pin fitting and housed in its silk lined leather case inscribed 'Kenning, Masonic Jeweller Little Britain & Aldersgate St. L... read more
Royal Order of Scotland masonic garter
A scarce original circa 1920's 'Royal Order of Scotland Garter'; ribbed green silk band, hand embroidered in gold bullion, with the legend 'Virtute Et Silentio' and edged with gold Russia, the reverse of the gilded buckle impressed with maker's details 'G.Kenning & Son London'. Good condition, minor dulling to bullion.
Length approx 55cm.
The maker George Kenning (G.Kennin... read more
Ostende battle miniature bayonet badge
A good original circa Great War period miniature bayonet badge with mother of pearl grip and impressed 'Ostende' across the blade, the reverse impressed with maker's details 'TF' in a circle. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings.
Length 46mm. read more
Girl Guides Medal of Merit 1928 hallmarked silver badge
A scarce original late 1920's period 'Girl Guides Medal of Merit', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1928 and with maker's details 'JAW&Co'(J.A.Wylie). Very good condition, complete with original white silk ribbon, suspension bar and pin fittings,
Overall height 75mm.
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