South Devon & East Cornwall Hospital Plymouth Devonport badge.
A scarce original circa 1955 'The South Devon & East Cornwall Hospital Plymouth nurses qualification badge' bearing a 'Devonport' suspension bar, the reverse of the medal impressed "Silver" and inscribed "B.D. Anniss S.R.N. March 1955". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact.
Height 53mm. read more
RAF No 229 OCU Royal Air Force operational conversion unit badge
A scarce original George VI period 'RAF No 229 O.C.U.' gilt and enamel badge, the centre depicting crossed sword and torch with Latin motto "Discendo Duces" (By Learning, You Will Lead); the reverse with maker's details "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 33mm.
No 229 OCU 'R... read more
Royal Air Force Air Gunner RAF winged bullet arm badge 1923 -1939
A scarce original circa 1923 -1939 'Royal Air Force Air Gunner arm badge' in the form of a die-stamped brass winged bullet. Good condition, retaining original correct three loop fittings, wear to highpoints, heavy distortion to one loop, price reflects.
Height 37mm. read more
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve silver & enamel badge.
A scarce original jewellers made 'Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve' large silver and enamel eagle badge bearing 'VR' scroll inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed "Sterling" and with maker's details "T.L.M" (Thomas Lyster Mott , Birmingham) beneath an artist's palette. Very good uncleaned condition, retaining original pin fittings, an excellent example.
Width 56mm. read more
WW2 Free French Air Force Pilot Wing FAFL full size numbered badge
A rare original post 1940 Second World War period English made 'Free French Air Force pilot's wing badge'; full size gilded brass example bearing the 'Cross of Lorraine' within a red, white and blue shield mounted with star and bearing a V shaped title below "F.A.F.L." (Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres); the reverse impressed with official issue number "3413". Good condition, retainin... read more
RMS Lusitania Cunard Line commemorative medal case and certificate
The 'Lusitania' was sunk by a German submarine on May 7th 1915. She had on board at the time 1,951 passengers and crew, of whom 1,198 perished. This is an exact replica of the medal which was designed in Germany and distributed to commemorate the sinking of the 'Lusitania'. This example was struck in England during the Great War and issued by the 'Lusitania Souvenir Medal Committee' 32, Duke St... read more
Duckhams Motor Oil Teardrop key ring badge.
A good original circa 1970's green tinted perspex example in the form of a teardrop of oil, displayed on one side an oil can inscribed "Duckhams 15/W50 Hypergrade Motor Oil" on the other a motor engine. Very good condition, complete with original keyring and chain.
Height 50mm. read more
12.00 GBP
Boy Scouts London gold embroidered cloth badge.
A scarce original post-1930 1st pattern **extinct 'London Boy Scouts County cloth badge' bearing the arms granted to the London County Council in 1914; corded navy ribbon folded top and bottom, the reverse with black hessian lining. Very good condition.
Size approx 49 x 32mm.
In 1953 the county council adopted a new representation of the arms, still conforming ... read more
WW1 united British French Belgium flags fundraising badge
A scarce original Great War period large gilded tin badge, depicting the highly coloured flags of England, France and Belgium on gilt background with clear celluloid covering, this with minor flaw. Good condition, retaining original single pin fitting, minor rust to reverse, colour remains bright.
Diameter 31mm. read more
WW2 V For Victory Churchill Roosevelt & Stalin united flags badge
A scarce original British Made wartime 'For Freedom' V for Victory celluloid tin button badge, displaying black and white photographic portraits of 'Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin' on a very colourful background depicting the United Flags of Great Britain, United States and Russia. Very good condition, retaining original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minimal foxing, minor rust sp... read more
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II June 1953 souvenir badge.
A scarce original circa '1953 Coronation souvenir'; a gilded brass Crowned Garter with central 'Royal Arms' inlaid with red, white and blue enamel, Rose, Thistle, Shamrock decoration representing the unity of England, Scotland and Ireland. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, enamel perfect, gilt finish with minor wear.
Height 24mm. read more
Confederation of Health Service Employees COHSE trade union badge
A good original 'COHSE Safety Representative large chromium plated circular union badge inlaid with green enamel, the centre bearing the logo of the 'Confederation of Health Service Employees' and title inscribed "COHSE The Health Care Union", the reverse with maker's details "Fattorini & Sons 36 Barr St Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel perfect.<... read more
10.00 GBP
The Royal College of Midwives nurses badge.
A good post 1967 'Royal College of Midwives gilt and enamel badge', a central shield bearing a morning star resting upon hands, above a scroll with Latin motto "Vita Donum Dei" (Life is the gift of God), the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St Birmingham. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, an excellent example.
Diam... read more
Look Westward television programme advertising celluloid badge
A good original circa 1964 period 'Look Westward promotional badge', large celluloid tin button example displaying their white and blue Sailing Ship logo. Very good condition, complete with original pin fitting, colour remains bright, minimal foxing.
Diameter 31mm.
Westward Television based in Plymouth, held the franchise to broadcast from 29 April 1961 until 31... read more
Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 souvenir celluloid tin button badge
A scarce original souvenir for the '1953 Coronation of Elizabeth II '; large celluloid tin button badge bearing photographic image pictured around the time of her accession to the Throne on the 6th February, 1952, within 'Union Spray' of Rose, Thistle, Shamrock and Daffodil, representing the unity of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Very good clean condition, retaining original pin fitting... read more
Southern Railway St John Ambulance 7 years service medal
A scarce original circa 1946 full size issue 'Southern Railway 7 Years First Aid Efficiency bronze medal', the reverse inscribed "Ronald Hodges 1946. Very good clean condition, complete with original black and white stripped silk ribbon and suspension bar with pin fittings
Diameter 35mm.
Height approx 90mm. read more
Central Midwives Board For Scotland certified midwife nurses badge
A scarce original silver plated 'Certified Midwife badge' inlaid with red enamel, the reverse with maker's details "A. Kirkwood & Son" "Regd No.733444" and inscribed "11168 Wilhelmena C.Forsyth 24.7.1934". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 45mm. read more
QAIMNSR 1933 hallmarked silver tippet medal badge
An original very scarce late issue full-sized 'Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve' tippet badge, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1933, maker's details "C&Co" (Carrington & Co. London). Very good condition, complete with original silk ribbon now with service wear.
Diameter 28mm. read more
The Royal College of Midwives nurses hospital badge.
A good original circa 1947 silver plated example with blue enamel, the reverse with maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Ltd Regent St Birmingham". Good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, minor service wear.
Height 34mm.
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St.George's District School of Nursing Wandsworth silver badge
A scarce original 'St.George's District School of Nursing qualification badge', the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks and maker's details "Thomas Fattorini Regent St. Birmingham". Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, enamel intact, minor surface scratch.
Height 28mm read more